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Jun 25, 2011 10:19 am
Jun 25, 2011 10:19 am
Subject: Re: pistons etc. needed for M45 rebuild
Hi Barry,
My LG6 was rebuilt with Volvo pistons. If you wish I'll look & see if I have the references.
A word of warning. The engine was rebuilt by vintage engine specialists for the previous owner. They failed to allow for the fact that the longer stroke means the pistons run hotter (further from cooling oil thrown up from the crank) than in their designed application. Result...engine siezed after 500 miles. Owner takes engine back..."specialists" bore out block...but this time go too far...result I have a lovely quiet rebuilt but effectively worn out engine, burning & blowing out oil...grrr!
Hi Barry,
My LG6 was rebuilt with Volvo pistons. If you wish I'll look & see if I have the references.
A word of warning. The engine was rebuilt by vintage engine specialists for the previous owner. They failed to allow for the fact that the longer stroke means the pistons run hotter (further from cooling oil thrown up from the crank) than in their designed application. Result...engine siezed after 500 miles. Owner takes engine back..."specialists" bore out block...but this time go too far...result I have a lovely quiet rebuilt but effectively worn out engine, burning & blowing out oil...grrr!