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Dennis, We'll expect to see you in Texas in June :-) Ken Doyle ----- Original Message ----- From: dennis spiegel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 10:46 AM Subject: [COUPERS] > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- > > Hello to All, > Here is an update to my engine situation.... > We cracked the case open and found that a center cam journal oil hole was clogged somehow and the cam spun dry causing the center journal to melt and spin off metal, that's what my screen caught ( keep your screens)I now am sending the case out to be line bored and spec'd out. I took it to an engine shop and they told me where to send it and that they have rarely seen a problem like this but on occasion.I asked them what could have caused it he only could figure that somehow the oil passage didn't do it's thing for some reason .The cylinders are at the shop to have the valves done the valve guides and the pistons re- ringed and generally cleaned up and spec'd.I guess that the cam will be sent out to see if it's any good or perhaps replace it.I'll order a rebuild bushing set.My mags are Bendix and were factory rebuilt 4 years ago ,carb is rebuilt 4 years ago, wiring was replaced along with the mags .I would assume that this is the closest thing to a major since the lower end is gong to be done tooo including the crank bearings. Hopfully this will produce alot more power and a smoother engine.I even had my prop overhauled 2 years ago and dyno balanced.This really should improve things.This really isn't a fun situation but I'll be happier with knowing it's really safe now and this 50 year old engine will be reborn.I'm > not exactly sure what the total cost is yet My mech is pepricing all of this so that I KNOW WHAT'S UP > before he goes ahead and spends my hard earned cash. > I hope to be back in the air by Feb or so (if the weather is good). > Dennis IN ILL 99564 > > > Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping! > http://www.shopping.altavista.com > > __________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ____________________________________________________________ > T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. > Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. > http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01 > __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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