21-02-2025, 10:26 AM
Hi
If you have doubts about the previous assembler of your engine, I suggest you double check the little end clamp bolts if you are using them. These must be of the correct high tensile grade, and low strength loctite is recommended. The gudgeon pin must be a good fit in the eye before the bolt is tightened, and must not be a tight fit in the piston when cold.
For my latest rebuild I chose high tensile cap head screws because they are strong and use of a torque wrench was possible. They are still available in imperial sizes, but you may need to trim them to length.
If you have doubts about the previous assembler of your engine, I suggest you double check the little end clamp bolts if you are using them. These must be of the correct high tensile grade, and low strength loctite is recommended. The gudgeon pin must be a good fit in the eye before the bolt is tightened, and must not be a tight fit in the piston when cold.
For my latest rebuild I chose high tensile cap head screws because they are strong and use of a torque wrench was possible. They are still available in imperial sizes, but you may need to trim them to length.