[Fwd: Stag Engine update from Andrew Burt]

[Glenn Merrell <gmerrel@domain.elided>]

Andrew Burt wrote:

> > Hi guys
> > Thought I would give you an update on the engine re-build after all the
> > input you gave me.
> > The gasket blew without giving any temp gauge indication of any problems.
> > So on the strip down, the gasket job then turned into a valve job as the
> > exhaust valves were worn, these were replaced with chrome plated valves
> > (seems popular here in the US). The engine and gearbox were pulled and
> > cleaned, where out of the water jackets was scrapped/washed a pile of
> > cr@#, adding up to about the size to fill a crisp(chip) packet This seemed
> > to contain old gasket, alloy crud and what could have been sand.
> > The rad was rodded out and found to be quite silted up and a new
> > thermostat fitted.
> > Now when assembled is running quite nicely, the temp gauge is at a new
> > position (seems higher than before) but I will mark this as the norm. When
> > re-assembling the carbs experienced some problems getting the revs down at
> > idle (running at about 1300 rpm and 7-8% mix) but fiddled it down. Engine
> > rebuilder wants to replace throttle links, so I will look to see if
> > Rimmers have a repair/rebuild kit.
> > The head was torqued to 55 which seems to be the concencus level although
> > doesn't match the ROM which calls on 65 - any comments as I will get the
> > head re-torqued this week having got a few miles on it.
> > Has the Stag digest moved again ? I have had a week away from the PC and
> > haven't seen any postings?
> > Cheers
> > Andrew
> > _______________________
> > Andrew Burt
> > Marketing Manager - Digital Cellular Products
> > Wireless Communications Business Unit
> > Mitel Semiconductor
> > URL: http://www.mitelsemi.com
> > e-mail: andrew_burt@domain.elided
> > Tel:  1 (408) 439 6074
> > Fax: 1 (408) 438 6231
> >
> >
> >