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Struggler replied to the thread Ph1 revival.That would just end up wasting all of the mods ive done on the engine already though. If i had room I'd consider getting that as a... -
Struggler replied to the thread Ph1 revival.Appreciate it, but I feel like i might as well stick with my own block unless i find one fresh out the car with confirmed compression...
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Struggler replied to the thread Ph1 revival.womp womp! Back from my various travels and did a great job at forgetting all about the car! but im back now and the weather is...
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Struggler replied to the thread Forged pistons on standard rods?.I agree, it could be done as cheaply as possible, and don't get me wrong I am not completely decided on which path to take. However in...
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Struggler replied to the thread Forged pistons on standard rods?.That phrase will be the end of me! Ooo plot twist, the question then will be is the power gain worth the difference in price...
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Struggler posted the thread Forged pistons on standard rods? in Engine, Gearbox, Exhausts & Running Gear.So my engine failed a compression test and I'm 99% sure it's the piston rings and a scabby cylinder that is the cause. Full story here...
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Struggler replied to the thread Ph1 revival.So had a little think about this, I'm away for a while so will potentially revise as time goes on but, as I see it, there are a few...
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Struggler replied to the thread Ph1 revival.Im going to say likely a piece of debris. later picture of the same cylinder shows it not there. Annoyingly i didnt take any better...
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Struggler replied to the thread Ph1 revival.For reference, this is a close up of the affected cylinder that i found
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Struggler replied to the thread Ph1 revival.Damn, OK, will speak to my machine shop and see what they think. I'd love to be able to get away with a hone and new rings (and 197...
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Struggler replied to the thread Ph1 revival.Is the 197 block the same? Seen someone selling a rebuilt block on eBay at the moment.
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Put some 197 pistons in whilst you're in there You'd be daft not to. The rings are the same for all F4R iirc
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Struggler replied to the thread Ph1 revival.To be honest, bottom ends are not my strong point, would you be able to elaborate on your last comment about the bores not looking good...
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Struggler replied to the thread Ph1 revival.Short update and unfortunately not a good one. I was a bit concerned how much it was chuffing out the oil breather when I got it started...
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Struggler replied to the thread Ph1 revival.I've shunted to the perm live. bridging to the switch could draw too much current for the wiring and blow a fuse. I turn the battery...
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