Originally Posted by
looper
"rebuilding the whole motor" you mean doing the breakdown and reassembly?
thinking here pinching is a good option, the price is right! but since i am refreshing it i might as well put a new rear bearing in there just to be sure. about how much would that run with a pinch?
Also the top of the piston is black, not crudded up just black. would using a dremmel and wire brush on the face hurt it?
When rebuilding the motor I take it apart and clean it, inspect bearings, inspect crank and rod for wear (i use a mic and a bore guage that measures to .0001 of an inch), and pinch the sleeve. It includes replacing rod or bearings but any parts are extra. I usually use Tko ceramic bearings, the rear is $22.95. Of course when I'm done I put it back together.
If I am just pinching the sleeve I will clean the top of the piston, I don't recommend a dremel and wire wheel!
I am going on vacation and won't be back until 1st of May so I won't be doing anything for 2 weeks.
Rex