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Old 26-06-2006, 07:01 PM
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Default Engine build and Play-Doh !!!!!!

Been progressing with my engine build

How many others use Play-Doh ?

and what have I been using it for ?

Old 26-06-2006, 07:02 PM
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y have u got playdough? i want some now just to play with! lol
Old 26-06-2006, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Zetecfiesta
y have u got playdough? i want some now just to play with! lol
If you want some Play-Doh !!

Available here !

http://www.demeterfragrance.com/product.aspx?id=1025

and also on Ebay - lol lol lol

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Release-De...tegoryZ33942QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Old 26-06-2006, 07:09 PM
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Checking the oil pickup to sump clearance?



Neil.

PS Glad to see you taped the strainer up!!
Old 26-06-2006, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Neil S
Checking the oil pickup to sump clearance?



Neil.

PS Glad to see you taped the strainer up!!
Give the man a Ceegar !!







Old 26-06-2006, 07:17 PM
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verry clever
Old 26-06-2006, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mrviper
verry clever
Well worth doing as when first checked (pics are after adjustment !) strainer/pick-up was "tilted" and nearly 30mm off the bottom of sump one end and 22mm the other

Now it will be 8mm + sump gasket thickness all the way round !

If this gap is not checked then oil surge can cause air bubles to enter pick up and oil starvation can follow !!

How many others do a similar task when building their engines ?
Old 26-06-2006, 07:28 PM
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thought i was weird doing that but it seems im not alone i also use it for a quick valve to piston clearance check too
Old 26-06-2006, 07:29 PM
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Looks to me like the price of a tub of play doh could save you loads of cash when you put it like that.

Great idea
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Originally Posted by saphcos
thought i was weird doing that but it seems im not alone i also use it for a quick valve to piston clearance check too
A pot of Play-Doh (pinched out my daughters toys) is cheaper than another engine rebuild !!!!!
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Originally Posted by mark_24v_wiring
Looks to me like the price of a tub of play doh could save you loads of cash when you put it like that.

Great idea
lol lol lol - just posted that at the same time as u !!
Old 26-06-2006, 08:38 PM
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I was hoping u were gonna show us how to make cheap pistons! How about making a cow?
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Originally Posted by shane
I was hoping u were gonna show us how to make cheap pistons!
Am building a Cossy/Pinto hybrid NOT a Subaru !! - lol lol lol
Old 26-06-2006, 10:01 PM
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makes sense now!
Old 26-06-2006, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Zetecfiesta
makes sense now!
Which bit ?
Old 27-06-2006, 07:45 AM
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Yup did eactly the same when i had to shorten the sump on my kit car
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