Finally having some time to assemble the 1.9 cvh turbo engine destined for a fake
Escort RST.



1.9 block back from machine shop. 82.5mm bore (0.5mm oversize)



Custom CP forged pistons - 8.2:1 CR



Pistons and connecting rods assembled




Decided to keep the factory breather cover in place.

Found my Hazet piston ring compressor tool



After some trial fitting I had to chamfer the bottom of the cylinder bores for connecting rod clearance. It was a bit tight with only 0.020" clearance.

Engine clearances were fine:

Main Bearings: 0.0022"
Rod Bearings: 0.002"
Piston to Cylinder: 0.005"
Piston to Deck: 0.004"



Notice ft. lbs. torque required for correct rod bolt stretch of 0.0055" written on connecting rod beams.




Oil pump install next!