Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: New Subject ??

Author: Giller,Bruce C.

Date: Sep 15, 2003, 10:37 AM

Post ID: 1714527397



Over on the Alfa list, one guy uses WD40 as his piston/ring lubricant
for all his engine rebuilds .. and he does a lot of them. WD40 allows
one to assembly everything but doesn't have much in the way of real
lubricating properties. The rings should set pretty fast.

Bruce

'72 Eldo - spent the last 4 days in Marlinton, WV riding around with a
bunch of Triumph Trophy's, a Speed Triple, a Triumph RS, '78 CB750 and a
Katana. Almost kept up with them...

Ken Pitts wrote:
 
In a message dated 9/13/03 4:23:59 PM, ray.-@sfcc.edu writes:

 Have also
heard and read the dry ring theory that Ian talked about but can attest
to the success of many motors and miles over 38 years of oiling those
rings when doing a top end. I'm with Ian...they'll get plenty scuffed up
and ease of install is high on my list.

I have in the past always oiled the rings & cylinder wall slightly. This time
around I went with the dry theory, because my rings on the race bike will
only have a few miles on them when I show up at the track. I want all the
scuffing I can get in a short period of time.
I'll let everyone know how it works out.
Ken
Asheville, NC

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