clintonnut 126 #1 Posted June 13, 2012 Well a little wheeling and dealing yields Steve with an all original engine for his 1958 RJ. Has new points and a carb bowl. Ran great, no noises but puffed a little smoke on throttle up. Steve felt better if I tore into it to investigate/inspect the engine. The cylinder had some scoring and the ring end gap was out of spec. Crank looked great but had the weaker connecting rod. Knowing Timbo would be there I figured an HD connecting rod would be smart lol. Cylinder honed, .005 rings and piston also fitted. As for the latest developments in clinton check out the vendors section for the testing of a new product! Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363 #2 Posted June 13, 2012 You are the man Charlie !! And yes Timbo may be there but he is NOT going to drive this one on Friday night under the lights.... Last time he blew up my 400 engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #3 Posted June 13, 2012 So you gave the guy a grenade, and trusted he wouldn't pull the pin. LOL Can I drive the new one Steve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363 #4 Posted June 13, 2012 depends how fast you are "trying" to drive it... 5000 rpm does not work... just ask cousin timbo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #5 Posted June 13, 2012 You gotta know I'm just pulling you leg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #6 Posted June 13, 2012 Ole Timbo just couldn't resist racing that 10 yr. old girl that stuck her tongue out at him! One to many hot laps on that old Kohler that night. Clinton looks good Charlie, bring some extra rings for mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #7 Posted June 13, 2012 Ken, I cannot remember what oversize piston I put into that engine...Pull the head before or after the show and the piston will have a number on it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
