Hi Chris. Thanks for taking the time to post all those videos, I own a TR4IRS and every one of your video is very helpful, a real goldmine of information! cheers from Europe, Laurent
Instructive video. Really liked the ring compressor. Can you grind the end of the rod to get the weights the same. I thought they put an extra pad of metal there for that purpose.
Yes, they did. I didn't have the guts to do it myself and I also wanted them balanced, so I had a local machine shop do it. And I love the ring compressor. I will invest in that style now every time. Cheers!
Engine building = "rocket surgery"! 😎 It's interesting how close the piston/con rod assembly weights were. You mentioned foimg ahead and doing further balancing after the ring mishap... while waiting for parts. Did you do that weight matching yourself or have a shop do it?
Hi Alan. I had a shop do it. Since the pistons and cylinders are matched, I asked them to balance/lighted the conn rods to equalize it all across the motor. Had them put in and hone small end bushings, too.
Too bad about the basketball game at the same time as recording your video. I couldn't finish the video due to the sound of the bouncing of the ball hammering in my ears.
Hi Chris. Thanks for taking the time to post all those videos, I own a TR4IRS and every one of your video is very helpful, a real goldmine of information! cheers from Europe, Laurent
Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoy them.
Wow! I love that piston ring compressor
Yes, much better. One size, obviously, but worth it especially considering what happened breaking a ring
Instructive video. Really liked the ring compressor. Can you grind the end of the rod to get the weights the same. I thought they put an extra pad of metal there for that purpose.
Yes, they did. I didn't have the guts to do it myself and I also wanted them balanced, so I had a local machine shop do it. And I love the ring compressor. I will invest in that style now every time. Cheers!
Engine building = "rocket surgery"! 😎
It's interesting how close the piston/con rod assembly weights were. You mentioned foimg ahead and doing further balancing after the ring mishap... while waiting for parts. Did you do that weight matching yourself or have a shop do it?
Hi Alan. I had a shop do it. Since the pistons and cylinders are matched, I asked them to balance/lighted the conn rods to equalize it all across the motor. Had them put in and hone small end bushings, too.
Orange Stick: A tool that has an easy-to-remember name, unlike Plastigage or Carbide Burr 😂
Ha! You win the prize as my most attentive viewer. And biggest smart-ass 😆
Too bad about the basketball game at the same time as recording your video. I couldn't finish the video due to the sound of the bouncing of the ball hammering in my ears.
Sorry about that, George. I didn't realize it would be that bad. Next time I'll edit it out or just not release the video. Thanks for giving it a go.
Nice work Chris!
Thanks, Barry!
Looking good.
Thanks, Chef!