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All, after nearly a year away now stuck in lockdown back at bike engine. Have second hand barrels rehonedvwith new rigs fitted , valves lapped and...
Thanks Guys, will take info on board. Will update when I re assemble
All, sorry for long absence. About to fit used cylinder barrel after sourcing. Can anyone advise of dimensions of the piston base tools used on...
Dont think head was altered but i suspect head gasket was blowing between cylinders 3 and 4. Cant help much with the history im afraid. I bought...
Sorry for delay in coming back. To update, I took a100man advice and managed to source a cylinder block complete with pistons which are standard...
All, thanks for your help, i have been in France for work purposes so unable to confirm accurately the piston/bore sizes. Will do so shortly when...
Yes rev counter from exhaust side of head.
The piston crowns have between the valve recesses the letter C and an arrow facing front of the engine. On the piston at the ignition pick up side...
Will check piston crowns tomorrow to see if any numbers stamped on them, in mean time thanks for your help both
Engine number *4V8. 000501* Number on block 528 Hold fire , i might get different measuring tools as i was using a new digital vernier and an...
All, just dismantled my 1981 xj550 uk spec engine 4v8 ?? Standard I had hoped it would be standard bore of 57mm and i would hone/ deglaze the...