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Took a few quick pics. Need to paint the block-I think the original color was black-not sure what sheen since the remaining paint is so old. I decided to machine off the excess .014" from the piston tops to get .040" squish. If I use modified 4.5 gaskets I will end up with .052" plus trying to have them get the fire rings in exactly the correct location would be difficult.
Also shown is a method I came up with for removing the rod caps using a tailpipe expander. They come back with the caps on and removing the caps without damaging the bearing surface can be difficult. The white plastic is 2" PVC that I cut and causes the expansion to only act in one plane.
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 Tony H
W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe
Manual transmission
Past cars:
Porsche 914 2.0
'64 Jaguar XKE Roadster
'57 Oval Window VW
'71 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck-Dad bought new
'73 Toyota Celica GT
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