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wdboat
Member
Username: wdboat
Post Number: 15
Registered: 08-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 10:44 am: | 
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I have a Caille Bantam 2hp inboard. Aluminum crankcase,cast iron cylinder, bronze connecting rod
Rod to crank fit has been adjusted and is OK.
Rod to piston pin {pin is .0625 diameter) fit is loose. It has been elongated about .010".
When engine is turned over by hand you can hear a click/knock.
Questions:
1. Should rod to piston pin fit be repaired ?
2. If so, Bush and ream rod or Make oversize
pin and ream piston & rod ?
Which is best ?
3. Suggestion on Person or Shop to do repair if
needed. ?
I do not have the equipment (or knowledge)
to do this repair and Local Machine Shops
are not eager to take it on.
Thanks for any info./help.
Arthur Donaghy Pensacola, FL.
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bartropr
Advanced Member
Username: bartropr
Post Number: 41
Registered: 06-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 09:44 am: |
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I restored a similar engine, and had to ream out the piston, as the gudgeon (piston) pin had become worn and loose. Ended up sourcing a pin from a vintage motorcycle( UK -Scott Flying Squirrel) spares company, which had to be reduced in length. |
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