A lot has happened in the few months since my last update. The engine has been rebuilt with a few upgrades. Four bolt main cap, new cam and hopefully a new head soon too. The cylinders have been honed, block line bored and all clearances checked.
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Checked the bearing clearances with plastigauge
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After putting back the engine and while filling up with oil I noticed oil running out onto the floor. After a closer look I realised the engineering company had removed the oil gallery plugs and did not tell me. Don't know how I missed it.
The engine had to come come again and stripped once again. The oil gallery holes were then tapped and 14mm grub screws installed.
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Engine back in and ready for a few laps
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After the engine was run in, it was off to Zwartkops for the Passion for speed festiville
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Checked the bearing clearances with plastigauge
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After putting back the engine and while filling up with oil I noticed oil running out onto the floor. After a closer look I realised the engineering company had removed the oil gallery plugs and did not tell me. Don't know how I missed it.
The engine had to come come again and stripped once again. The oil gallery holes were then tapped and 14mm grub screws installed.
![[Image: 6C822F35-2991-4B85-99E3-0ADA8C514AE6_zpsg25fm9gu.jpg]](http://s856.photobucket.com/user/dion_valentine/media/racing%202016/6C822F35-2991-4B85-99E3-0ADA8C514AE6_zpsg25fm9gu.jpg.html)
Engine back in and ready for a few laps
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After the engine was run in, it was off to Zwartkops for the Passion for speed festiville
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