Originally Posted by
jnorwood_losi
Piston and sleeve look fine (compression is low) but the engine has had probably 7-10 gallons on it this year. I pulled the bearings out and they look good (all races are there and they turn fine. I WILL for sure put a new front bearing in as I have one, but where do I get a good (but decently priced) rear bearing. There is NO WAY I am going to spend almost $100 for a rear ceramic! I will get the sleeve a pinch and see how it goes
Send it out to Ray A for the pinch. But with that many gallons through it is time for a new rod. Check the both ends of the rod for wear and slop and go from their. You could change the shims and dropped it to .7 That may help. But if you are getting it pinched, leave it at the stock .8
Good luck with it