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« on: May 08, 2008, 02:17:39 AM »
Some quick updates. Got to see T-19 on the weekend. Lots of fun, good stories, and some important practical experience. Never a waste of time. Thanks Andrew. BTW, I was told to pass on that the Ont R's are being run by the Browns (Jeff Elo). Don't know if that is good or not!
Dave - The flywheels are your standard run-of-the-mill 6 spoke freakin' heavy ones. There may be a small problem brewing. When the motor was shipped they put two 6/1 single wheels in. John F recognized the potential problem, and, like the first-rate supplier he is, had one machined (at his cost) with a second cut out on the opposite side for the jib key. I haven't got to the point of fitting anything yet so here's hoping.
Chris - I have spent the last three days at work looking through George B's CD on balance issues. I have not pulled the connecting rods yet but that is coming. I am not sure what to expect, and I am not sure how far or how fanatical to take some of this stuff. I just want a smooth running, long lasting engine. Is that too much to ask?
General questions - Any guide lines on piston wrist pins (or gudgeon pins)? One of my pins slid right out, the other took a couple of decent whacks with a brass drift and a dead blow hammer. I have not mic'd them yet, but I am a little afraid. Question 2 - the best thing to remove the armegeddon-proof sealant euphamistically called paint is.....? Question 3 - the best way to store all these parts as they get dis-assembled so as not to rust etc is.....? And finally - Hope you all have a good week. Night shifts coming up, so my forays out to the shop will be limited. Thanks for all the help and comments so far.