08-06-2018, 05:34 PM
(08-06-2018, 02:55 AM)Erich Wrote: My engine was built by Pigsty with Austin rods and pistons. I recently discovered, after about 4000miles by the previous owner who had the engine built, four deep grooves. When it comes apart for sleeving, I'll know better what happened and will let everyone know. It does make me more a belt and suspenders guy.I fitted HT little end bolts from one of our cherished suppliers, using square section spring washers and loctite. On next dismantling following comments about noise from my tame listener (Fenella) and after 20,000 hard miles I found the head of one bolt lying on the gauze. Careful examination of the conrod showed that it had cracked downwards from the pinch slot. I tested by cleaning and drying the rod after soaking in paraffin. When I test fitted the replacement bolt and tightened it, paraffin appeared from the crack. This is a simple and very worthwhile procedure if a bolt has lost its head.
Erich in Seattle
Robert Leigh