manitobaprairies
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Hello everyone,
I have a '44 JD A (S/N: 534789) in mid restoration and need some opinions.
I currently have the pistons out and they aren't looking too worn; still within acceptable limits. The cylinders though, have about a .007" wear at TDC, just before the ridge. The ridge itself was barely noticeable; we were able to bring the pistons out without reaming at all so my question is this: Do I need to/should I ream out the cylinders to the first oversize and buy a rebore kit? Or can I just throw in new rings in and keep going?
Before disassembly, she was running and wasn't making any blue smoke, so I'm thinking the new rings should suffice.
The babbitted connecting rods have some marks and spots of missing babbitt as well and am unsure if they need re-pouring or not. I'll have pictures by next week.
Thoughts?
I have a '44 JD A (S/N: 534789) in mid restoration and need some opinions.
I currently have the pistons out and they aren't looking too worn; still within acceptable limits. The cylinders though, have about a .007" wear at TDC, just before the ridge. The ridge itself was barely noticeable; we were able to bring the pistons out without reaming at all so my question is this: Do I need to/should I ream out the cylinders to the first oversize and buy a rebore kit? Or can I just throw in new rings in and keep going?
Before disassembly, she was running and wasn't making any blue smoke, so I'm thinking the new rings should suffice.
The babbitted connecting rods have some marks and spots of missing babbitt as well and am unsure if they need re-pouring or not. I'll have pictures by next week.
Thoughts?
