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Re: Cambelt failure - pics [Re: Nigel] #1384602
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big end bearing measurements?

Re: Cambelt failure - pics [Re: Rudidudi] #1384612
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Originally Posted by Rudidudi
big end bearing measurements?


Not sure - Paul looked at them, said four were fine and one was showing signs of wear, so we decided to replace the lot.

Re: Cambelt failure - pics [Re: Nigel] #1384625
13/10/2012 16:48
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Big end shells are out - No1 shells were slightly worn, but all the rest were fine - any ideas?

piston and rod weight difference to the rest. they are close matched from the factory but still will be out alittle bit smile

Re: Cambelt failure - pics [Re: Nigel] #1384682
13/10/2012 19:09
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All the pistons and rod assemblies are balanced to within half a gram of each other - Paul got really serious about it when he built the engine (stock tolerance is something like 20 grams)

Re: Cambelt failure - pics [Re: Nigel] #1384693
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Is that a standard head cast wise ?
I ask as mine doesn't have the extra casting to the left round the spark plug recess :|



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Re: Cambelt failure - pics [Re: Nigel] #1384728
13/10/2012 21:02
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Originally Posted by Nigel
Originally Posted by Rudidudi
big end bearing measurements?


Not sure - Paul looked at them, said four were fine and one was showing signs of wear, so we decided to replace the lot.


sorry meant journals, not shells crazy

as now would be the time to source a good one if this one is worn....

Re: Cambelt failure - pics [Re: Nigel] #1384729
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Looks like Paul will be working a few late nights then from the look of the work he had on today laugh

Re: Cambelt failure - pics [Re: Ryan20VT] #1384733
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Originally Posted by Ryan20VT
Is that a standard head cast wise ?
I ask as mine doesn't have the extra casting to the left round the spark plug recess :|


I have asked Barbz the same thing - don't remember seeing it on my original head

Re: Cambelt failure - pics [Re: Nigel] #1385174
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looks like that engine could do with some paraflu!

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