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Jun 25, 2011 1:49 am
Jun 25, 2011 1:49 am
Subject: pistons etc. needed for M45 rebuild
Well I have started in earnest on the M45 and have removed the head and checked. It is in need of a valve job. The pistons are now at +.040 and have a lot of wear and my machinist says +.060 should do it so I am wondering if there is an easily available piston as I recall, seeing a reference to Volvo pistons. Since the crank etc. will all be coming out what else can I do to increase performance and reliability without resorting to full race spec as i won't be racing! I am still in need of a pair of carbs. I realize they are rare .
Well I have started in earnest on the M45 and have removed the head and checked. It is in need of a valve job. The pistons are now at +.040 and have a lot of wear and my machinist says +.060 should do it so I am wondering if there is an easily available piston as I recall, seeing a reference to Volvo pistons. Since the crank etc. will all be coming out what else can I do to increase performance and reliability without resorting to full race spec as i won't be racing! I am still in need of a pair of carbs. I realize they are rare .