19-05-2018, 05:26 PM
My 1929 Rover 10 engine was rebuilt in 2010 by the previous owner.
The Rover has floating pins held in place originally with a wire spring clip. Upon reassembly the more common circlips (Seeger) were used.
Unfortunately whoever fitted them didn’t ensure the pins floated or fit fit the circlips correctly as a result the clips all slipped out of their groove and wrecked the bores by putting the tramlines up the bores.
If using circlips make sure they seat correctly in the groove. You should be able to rotate the clip.
Fortunately I was able have the block re-sleeved and rebored to suit the pistons that were still in good condition.
My pistons are being refitted with pads rather than clips.
The Rover has floating pins held in place originally with a wire spring clip. Upon reassembly the more common circlips (Seeger) were used.
Unfortunately whoever fitted them didn’t ensure the pins floated or fit fit the circlips correctly as a result the clips all slipped out of their groove and wrecked the bores by putting the tramlines up the bores.
If using circlips make sure they seat correctly in the groove. You should be able to rotate the clip.
Fortunately I was able have the block re-sleeved and rebored to suit the pistons that were still in good condition.
My pistons are being refitted with pads rather than clips.