Yeah thanks Grumpy,
yes it was a cheapish hone, although @ $125 15 yrs ago...I thought it wasn't! somewhat finer than 220 grit stones though, (seemed like 320-400 grit comparatively speaking) drowned in kero constantly, it was my first go at an alloy bore.....live and learn (I didnt like the look of them before and now I can say I really dont like them).
Yep I have no great expectations for the motor its off the Rover ride on I picked up and will head back to the farm for occasional use, although the kids will probably wear it out, as they tend to do. The only reason the motor came off really was the base/sump gasket was leaking badly, looked like it was miss fitted.
"The pleasure is in bringing a tired engine back from the dead at negligible cost, and there is a good chance you'll achieve that." Hopefully I will achieve that core project aim.. if not it's 30 cal. holes for fun up the farm and then I'll get a real motor eh?
As for the piston slap noise class 5 ear muffs!
but sounds like they are a STD Tecumseh requirement Grumpy..... I gotta say I do like the ol boys Honda though and the big briggs on his WHITE ride on... sweet motor there all the fruit..18 HP I think?
Thanks for your time and input Grumpy. $15 for rings....I wanna shop where you shop...
I'll post some finished pic's and comments up here when the time comes.
