Engine Removal Project

[strokerlmt]

Hedge…..you are really making great progress…..and think about the engine/knowledge/education you are getting……"press on"….
LMT

 

[Hedge]

Hedge…..you are really making great progress…..and think about the engine/knowledge/education you are getting……"press on"….
LMT

Thanks Stroke and I agree but it is only from the kind people of this Forum that give freely of what they know. The real payback is for me to carry this generous gift and give back freely that which was freely given to me!

 

[drlapo]

does triumph offer oversized crank and rod bearings?
I know they offer bearings of different sizes to compensate for manufacturing variances.
are barrels off yet?

 

[Hedge]

does triumph offer oversized crank and rod bearings?
I know they offer bearings of different sizes to compensate for manufacturing variances.
are barrels off yet?

Hi Doc - Everything is disassembled except the Crank and transmission are still laying in the top of the case. All appears to look good but need a more experienced 2nd set of eyes on this.

 

[drlapo]

so the pistons were not seized, can you rotate the crank yet? do the rods rock on the crank pins? the suspense is killing me

 

[Hedge]

so the pistons were not seized, can you rotate the crank yet? do the rods rock on the crank pins? the suspense is killing me

Doc - the crank rotates, the rods rock on pins, the rings look brand new the whole upper part of the engine looks flawless but again I'm not an expert.

 

[geolpilot]

My aircraft mechanics always use STP engine oil treatment to lubricate bearings on engine assembly. It is also great for installing difficult hoses. It is thick, sticks on and is VERY slippery.

http://www.stp.com/products/oil-additives/oil-treatment/

 

[Hedge]

My aircraft mechanics always use STP engine oil treatment to lubricate bearings on engine assembly. It is also great for installing difficult hoses. It is thick, sticks on and is VERY slippery.

http://www.stp.com/products/oil-additives/oil-treatment/

Thanks Geo - I think that using the STP, Moly EP Grease, and Yammabond is the way to go

 

[Hedge]

I think the manual calls for mixing Moly lube and motor oil (which the STP could probably substituted for) at 50/50 to lube the crank and cams for reassembly.

 

[geolpilot]

The aircraft mechanics use stp by itself.

 

[drlapo]

or asembly lube but the moly grease, motor oil mix works very well; and it's cheap

 

[Hedge]

or asembly lube but the moly grease, motor oil mix works very well; and it's cheap

Thanks for confirming what I thought Doc. So instead of Motor oil how about STP and Moly mix?

 

[drlapo]

the moly mix needs to lube the bearings only for as long as it takes the oil to reach them, then the pressurized oil washes out the mix and supports the cams/crank.
the moly grease is very slick, sticky and thin
I don't know how easily STP would wash out
I'm not a fan of substituting

 

[Hedge]

the moly mix needs to lube the bearings only for as long as it takes the oil to reach them, then the pressurized oil washes out the mix and supports the cams/crank.
the moly grease is very slick, sticky and thin
I don't know how easily STP would wash out
I'm not a fan of substituting

Gottcha - and thanks. Lets talk later on this afternoon or tonight if you have time.

 

[drlapo]

here's a good source of synthetic oils
http://www.oilchangekits.com/lubricants.html?cat=65&manufacturer=417&oil_weight=461

 

[Ripcode]

While I am sad to hear of your engine issue, this thread is awesome and so full of detail! I'm watching and keeping my fingers crossed that your get your bike up and running again soon!

 

[Hedge]

While I am sad to hear of your engine issue, this thread is awesome and so full of detail! I'm watching and keeping my fingers crossed that your get your bike up and running again soon!

Thanks Rip - one way or the other this bike will run again and run right! I am bringing everything to a specialist for inspection tomorrow morning and he will determine what and if there is extensive damage and what I need to to do for the next step. I will report back tomorrow night.

 

[drlapo]

the crank "loosened up" and was able to be turned as the crankcase bolts were loossened, does this indicate a main bearing problem? I suspect it does as I doubt the entire crankcase has warped
the rod big end bearings need a good looking at too

 

[Hedge]

the crank "loosened up" and was able to be turned as the crankcase bolts were loossened, does this indicate a main bearing problem? I suspect it does as I doubt the entire crankcase has warped
the rod big end bearings need a good looking at too

Bringing it all down to be inspected tomorrow morning my man! Top half, Bottom half, cylinders and head

 

[drlapo]

I've got my fingers crossed that its only the bearings