no WOT. After assembly, kick engine over ten or twenty times before starting. ... Fitted pins-poor oil lubrication and wear Top of piston scratches, erosion or burning- … So, we've put together a review checklist for your rebuild, followed by a general engine break-in procedure, because your motorcycle should bring joy and fun to your life, not take tufts of hair out of your head. Lot of piston slap. If it gets to the top, or past the top of the sleeve, the piston and sleeve set is worn out, and the engine needs a rebuild. Thanks for the information. The proper crosshatch will retain the proper amount of lubricating oil while allowing the rings and piston to break-in. Do the photos look like a healthy engine??? It had 12,600 miles on it before i rebuilt it which is why i bought another one to fix. Using a clean rag you will be amazed on how much grit from the honing is still in the cylinder. As was mentioned in Fred's answer, always use non-synthetic oil for the break-in. Without good cylinder to ring contact the piston will continue to expand in the bore. It's important to ask yourself if the rebuilt engine is still using the same carburetor, air cleaner, exhaust system, cam, compression, or if a 2-stroke, the same port work configuration? This does not include the cost of tools, most of which are pretty basic. THis is the second honda rancher 350 ive rebuild. This does not include the cost of tools, most of which are pretty basic. This can be done by hand once the oil is removed, although you may have to put the jack in a vice. Not only is it important for piston lubrication, but also for the crank bearings and seals. Was the honing of the cylinder properly done? In any case I would prefer not to have to pull the block and get it rebuilt. After taking the bike apart, we discovered that part of the piston broke off between the rings or ring grooves (see attached), and determined this was the root cause of the problem; where the oil was leaking through. With today’s thin rings, some racers run side axial clearance as tight as 0.0004 - 0.0005-inch, using gas ports to supplement ring pressure. (801) 569-1068. If your engine is a 2 stroke, mix to the proper fuel/oil ratio. For cast iron rings, after carefully washing cylinder in warm, soapy water, wipe dry then clean with WD40, use paper towels to wipe all excess oil from cylinder. Be gentle on the start low power levels till the unit is up to 150 water temp, then give it as if it had a million on it. Does this matter. We want to help as many people as we can avoid that feeling. And with an increase in volume, it can compensate for the bleed-off of the bearings. Check the fluids as you did before after the engine has completely cooled down, and do another spark plug reading. Be sure to keep the engine RPMs above normal idle and keep the RPMs going up and down slowly. After placing the gaskets, be sure while assembling the piston in the cylinder that the ring gaps are in proper placement. Depending on the application, the side clearance is typically .001-.003-inch. Check your engine manual for proper placement of the piston gaps. I started rebuilding the top end today after having the cylinders and heads rebuilt and bead blasted. I mean it is a possibility though. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Finally, lubricate the oil seal in the right-hand side of the crankcase, then oil the primary-drive side of the crankshaft spindle. I absolutely love honda ) It was so thick it was like treacle. Different honing tools are better used for different applications, with common tools being brush hones and flex hones. P.S. 911SC Top End Engine Rebuild 1978 model After trying every trick in the book to cure the oil leaks on my 1978 Porsche 911SC I have finally come to the conclusion that I need to take the engine out and do a rebuild to cure this issue. Again, read the instructions that came with the piston. Start by removing the bar, air filter cover, starter, and engine cover. Do this about 5 times for couple seconds each. So i rebuilt the top end this winter with a je 12:8 piston brand new valves, springs, seals and guides and all new gaskets well i have maybe 2 hours on the motor and at start up for first few min until it warms up it will smoke a little bit when i rev it it blows some smoke! If this is a dirt bike, running on a track is best due to the up and down RPMs the engine will experience. P.S. Because the engine has run a few heat cycles, the gaskets may have compressed. Increasing engine oil makes the sludge harder to form. zdude1967, August 14, 2009 in Engine & Drivetrain. Powersports, Refer to their procedures while doing this. A word about the rings before we go any further. Prep your cylinder properly during a rebuild to get the most performance and life out of your engine. When reassembling your top end, always be sure to double check your piston-to-wall clearance. This machine shop has been in the area for over 30 years. DON’T over-tighten; just tighten to manufacturers’ specification as you did when assembling the engine. We'll start with a quick review on the motorcycle top end rebuild. March 29, 2018 / by Valve seals are worn and oil is seeping past them. If water-cooled, once the engine coolant starts rising in temperature, shut the engine off. Thanks for the info. Let the engine cool completely. Put only a drop or two of non-detergent oil on each piston skirt. After a short time of service the smoke came back it was then tore back down and new rings were once again installed along with a brand new oem head ,valves,springs,keepers,guides and seals after three hours of service the smoke is back along with oil consumption. The cylinder wasn't really scared or anything it was just bored to big. After bringing the engine up to normalized coolant and oil temperature, put the engine under load. Any changes can result in air/fuel mixtures to be either too rich or too lean, resulting in engine damage. Removed spark plug from C3 and found it in good shape except for being wet and past due for a change. Typically, it would be a combonation of possible bad rings and definately bad valve guides/seals. The underside of this piston features an “L” suffix, indicating that this piston is intended for the left bank of a V engine. Non-detergent oil in engine oil tank as well. The metal comes from the parts wearing in and some metal comes off and ends up in the filter. Time to tear ‘er down and rebuild the top end. After the new piston is installed and the cylinder is torqued down, you're left with the next major task of a four-stroke top end rebuild: the head rebuild. Most times the cycling head nuts will need some re-tightening. Presuming worn piston rings, Try at least two compression tests; one as is to use as a baseline and the next after soaking the pistons with whatever magic fluid will dilute oil and allow it to drain past each set of rings (if they're worn out). Dirty oil is a very preventable cause of oil consumption. My 02 rancher 350 is still running strong with a namaur piston and top end kit. The common belief is that performing a top-end rebuild is a simple task that anyone can do, which is true, however, the devil is in the details. A floating-piston wrist pin, which consists of a slip-fit wrist pin retained in the piston by snap rings on either end, was used through 1957. Safe grits and hone materials depend on the cylinder finish, so check your manual or with the cylinder shop for a recommendation. According to my Ford manual, the ring gaps should have been .015-inch to .023-inch for the top rings and .010-inch to .020-inch for the secondary rings. If you find any concerning discrepancies, it's worth it to pull back apart and double check. This first initial ride will only be about 5 minutes. Don’t assume it is correct, check it. For cast iron rings, after carefully washing cylinder in warm, soapy water, wipe dry then clean with WD40, use paper towels to wipe all excess oil from cylinder. Help. The feeling of an engine failure right after a rebuild is a sinking one, and will most likely stir up a mixture of frustration and disappointment. For any extras please tick the box on the right to see the price change. Worse yet, a gasket thinner than the original will result in less deck height (piston to head clearance). Now wait a few minutes until the engine is slightly warm to the touch, repeat #2, letting the engine get slightly hotter. I did a rebuild including all new bearings and seals everywhere, new crank, new timing chain, new top end. This reduced clearance may result the piston to come in contact of the head causing permanent damage. After all this work has been done, and you feel confident with the rebuild, what else can go wrong? My 02 rancher 350 is still running strong with a namaur piston and top end kit. Resolved by rebuilding the head with the valve seats reground and new guides. It is VERY IMPORTANT to be sure engine is totally cooled down, and then check the torque of the cylinder head nuts. Place the rings in the proper position on the piston and install the pistons in the bore with a piston ring squeezer. 2. Typically, it would be a combonation of possible bad rings and definately bad valve guides/seals. So i rebuilt the top end this winter with a je 12:8 piston brand new valves, springs, seals and guides and all new gaskets well i have maybe 2 hours on the motor and at start up for first few min until it warms up it will smoke a little bit when i rev it it blows some smoke! If you fail to follow this procedure, the piston rings may never seat. I have owned my 1978 sport SC for 27 years. Piston rings exist on the top and bottom of the pistons of an internal combustion engine. The only way to achieve it is by using oil enhancer products. For just about any 2-stroke, whether vintage or a newer, a 32:1 fuel/oil mixture is very common, but check your manual for the recommended ratio. Get it into top gear and go WOT a bit. READ the piston specs, and if you don’t understand, be sure to reach out to Wiseco for specifications. This bearing is cheap enough to buy, so it's worth changing it whenever you do a top end rebuild. This initial warm up takes just a couple minutes. Posted by Anonymous on Jan 29, 2017. Top End Install for GY6 Part B NOTE: Not all steps are included. Cause - Piston to cylinder clearance too large or engine over-revved. Well, there’s only really two ways oil can get into a combustion chamber of an engine. Modern piston seals are made of synthetic material and do not "soak up" the oil the way older leather seals had to in order to remain pliable. A larger chamfered oil hole at the top of the small end on some rod designs provides a “funnel” for improved oil reservoir for floating pin When I tighten them in the ring compressor I cant even get the compressor to touch the piston because the oil rails are pushing out so hard. So to increase the pressure you have to increase the volume or flow. THis is the second honda rancher 350 ive rebuild. After honing is complete, be sure to clean the cylinder thoroughly until there is no residual material. Rebuilding a top end is a task most two-stroke owners will run into at one point or another. Afterwards, take it easy on the engine for the next 1000 miles. If your engine is a 2 stroke, mix to the proper fuel/oil ratio. Resolved by rebuilding the head with the valve seats reground and new guides. Increasing engine oil is the last step of the process of cleaning piston for reuse. Use the proper engine oil and fill to the proper level. On freshly built engines, you’ll need to change your oil and filter much more frequently. After your post I removed the blue top cap again for the air side to check the fluid and it is definitely green. After using a break-in oil, you should change your oil at 50 miles, 500 miles, and 1,500 miles. If it has a bridge in the exhaust port, most pistons require this area to be relieved. It should go in most of the way and stop. Here, we'll go over a checklist to make your build will last, as well as a step-by-step break-in process. Jump to Latest Follow 21 - 35 of 35 Posts. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. The piston tops seemed to have what I called non-carbonized oil. Too little of crosshatch or too much will not allow the rings to break-in correctly and never get the proper sealing they were designed for. I absolutely love honda ) The cylinder walls were very wet (oily), as were the intake valves. This will increase both oil … We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. Oil drips down the valves after the engine has been shut off, and the cam leaves the valves open for the oil to slide on to the pistons. Top-end rebuilds are a necessary maintenance task associated with high performance off-road two-stroke motorcycle ownership. Engines have been damaged by this. When I have it tightened down, I turn the engine over by hand 5-7 times before I ever fire it up. With 185k miles on original parts I assume the rings are worn somewhat but there shouldn't be this much oil on the top of the piston from worn rings, I think. If this is a road bike, a curvy road is best due to the RPMs going up and down, this is a must! So the engine is not disinigrating. Proper engine break-in is equally as important as a proper rebuild. Put the last oil seal safely to one side, as you'll need it later, after we've completed the gearbox rebuild etc and the crankcases have been bolted back together. I have owned my 1978 sport SC for 27 years. Don’t be afraid to run it normally. Cleaned & regapped the plugs. At first start up, keep the engine just above idle and give it a few revs up and down. Work the opened ring down from the top of the piston to the oil groove. The piston to cylinder clearance should be checked every time you rebuild the top end. Check all fluid levels to be sure there is no loss of engine lubricant, or, if water-cooled, engine coolant. Oil drips down the valves after the engine has been shut off, and the cam leaves the valves open for the oil to slide on to the pistons. One & Two Piece Oil Rings. You should have five piston rings. Some rings are tapered on the top surface to let cylinder pressure slip under the ring and force the ring against the cylinder to form a good seal. As in the photos. So many mistakes can happen while breaking in the piston and rings, resulting in rings never properly sealing or/and piston galling. When complete, it looked like it was tighter. They are stock pistons by the way. 1. oil gets past the rings of the piston. Call Us! First, you want to wiggle out the pickup tube followed by taking out the bolts on the top. Then before assembly, use plenty of assembly lube on the cylinder and the piston. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Not only is it important for piston lubrication, but also for the crank bearings and seals. I have followed the initial torqueing down procedure for the head studs. Then, install the head. Next, put some after run oil on the sides of the piston, and push it as far as you can into the sleeve, without using too much pressure. Before you start cleaning make sure the gasket areas are clean with no residue of gasket or sealers. The first few times, just be sure not to get the engine overheated, but your ride times are not restricted. Typically, it would be a combonation of possible bad rings and definately bad valve guides/seals. Prev. Modern oil’s film strength can be so strong that it can keep the rings from ever contacting the cylinder. He has 2 #1 AMA National Land Speed records and 3 #1 AMA plates in 2017. He slipped the piston through the cylinder a few times and said, "It's okay." Blowing oil smelling smoke after rebuild. I may have assembled using a little to much oil on the cylinder was my first thought. Then I put a light coat on the cylinder wall before sliding in the piston. Now you know, follow what the engine manufacturer recommends! Step-1: Install Camshaft. If a gasket is thicker than the original, it could result in a loss of power. Alright, so here we are again. The result is that less oil is pushed through the system to lubricate parts correctly. When doing an engine rebuild there are many moving parts to keep in mind. After the cylinder is clean, apply oil to it, the piston and the rings before assembly. Be sure to clean the piston also. Let it cool again till it is slightly warm to the touch. Changed oil & filter. This will be your last break-in run. Keep an eye on coolant, temperature, oil pressure. My concerns are do the pistons tell a story that rings are worn because the oil is not burnt onto the pistons to the degree that it cannot be wiped clean with a dry rag. The oil rings should push against the wavy rail, in towards the center of the piston, right? 2-Stroke Piston Ring Installation. Removed spark plug from C3 and found it in good shape except for being wet and past due for a change. Many motorcycle manufacturers have a desired head nut tightening sequence. Maybe but i did the top end job because i bought it smoking and it was already had 0.25 over piston in it and the bore was to big. Put only a drop or two of non-detergent oil on each piston skirt. Here is a list of parts you may need to do a complete top-end rebuild. After a rebuild and gentlemanly low-rpm running tests of my MK1 I am a bit perturbed about oily plugs and pools of oil that form on the tops of the dished pistons. The saw didn’t do any better after the carburetor rebuild so onto further work. In English this would be oil that can by wiped off to expose the piston top below. Wiseco is Going Racing with Honda HRC again in 2021, The Best 2-Stroke Engine Rebuild Video You'll Ever Watch, Mixin' Gas, Makin' Memories: 2020 Wiseco 2-Stroke MX World Championships, Polaris RZR: Rebuilding the Legends with Wiseco, 2020 Wiseco 2-Stroke MX World Championships Are Back On. After the running in process the oil must be replaced with fully synthetic oil and a new oil filter fitted (Included in the price) The base price includes all new parts required for the job and the labour to carry out the process. Oil is normal as well from the assembly oil and the rings seating. 1. oil gets past the rings of the piston. Next, warm up the engine for a couple minutes as you did in the other procedures. Same thing would happen with a new bike. This is not enough, and you will need to clean with dish soap and water. They will all need to fit into After engine is cool, do a plug reading to be sure it is not running lean. The metal is completely normal and so is the smoke after a rebuild. In part 1 of our 2006 YZ450F rebuild, we walked you through how to replace the piston with a new ProX piston kit. Better there than anywhere else. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. Call Us Today! Steve 'Brewdude' Garn. Now is the time to let the engine totally cool down again. The earlier cases, as well as the magnesium cases will require the greatest amount of modifications. Why is there oil getting on to my piston after top end rebuild it only run for 6 miles the cut out got it home and oil is getting on the piston. If your engine is fuel injected and in good working order, the ECU and O. Recently, a cylinder was bored with requested .0035” clearance. Here is a list of parts you may need to do a complete top-end rebuild. When I was finished with the rebuild, the engine began to use oil, so I tore it apart to see what was wrong with it. Most piston rings have a top and bottom surface, so it’s important to install them as intended. Unbolt the handle assembly and remove it, then pull out the pumping piston attached to the handle. Put the borescope into C3 and found oil filling the gap between the piston and cylinder and a pool of oil on the top of the piston - probably covering 1/8 of the piston surface (apparently piston top is not quite level). The gaskets and quality play an important part of engine rebuilding. High-grade synthetic oils will also degrade eventually. The cylinder pressure from 50 to 75 percent and eventually to 100 percent load will place additional pressure on the back side of the rings which will quickly establish the proper wear pattern for seating. Ride the bike, revving the engine up to normal riding RPM. There is a step on top and bottom of the wavy rail that they are pushing on. Well, there’s only really two ways oil can get into a combustion chamber of an engine. Resolved by rebuilding the head with the valve seats reground and new guides. Yes, way too tight. This power on and power off RPM breaks in the piston and rings evenly on the intake and exhaust sides. If air cooled, once the engine builds up heat where it becomes too hot to touch, shut the engine off. Enjoy your rides, and be safe! With the piston removed, you … Be sure that the crosshatch is at 45 degrees. Most companies give the head nut torque rating with the washers, nuts and studs being clean and dry. Steve “Brewdude” Garn is the founder and owner of Brew Bikes LLC. I got the piston rings seated in the cylinder, but when it came to pushing the cylinder to seat it on the engine case, I had a lot of difficulty and had to tap it with a rubber mallet to move it at all. Many years ago i rebuilt quite a few mini engines and the rebuild oil of choice then was wynns STP You just put plenty of it everywhere. After letting engine turnover for several minutes (on battery) no oil pressure was registering on dial. This will mostly happen between a long drain interval of between10,000 to 25000 miles. Be sure NOT to keep the RPM too low and don’t lug the engine. Re: Need help, puddle of oil on pistons after head rebuild Here's theory that might work in your situation. Topics: These low RPM’s actually puts much more stress on the engine parts. Wrist pin was wore pretty bad and i believe the gasket failed between the head and cylinder. Change Oil Often. The old oil was thick and black, but otherwise free of debris or metal shavings. I have read that if the pistons have a clean ring around the perimeter that mean s the oil is slipping by the rings and coming over the top of the piston. Sign up for a new account in our community. I have used Otto gaskets, with carefully added gasket goo around the pushrod tunnels, upper and lower surfaces. This is the first oil change since the rebuild. Sometimes no additional tightening is needed, but don’t be alarmed if you need to, because this is normal. Do I need to bore my cylinder? By The piston will now lift off, and you will see a needle roller bearing (the small end bearing) that you can remove from the con rod. He was asked to check again, which he refused, and said that it was correct, and that he was too busy. Carbon deposits on the piston top land due to: Excessive ingress of oil into the combustion chamber due to defective components; Increased emissions of blow-by gases with oil entering the intake air system; Insufficient separation of oil vapour from the blow-by gases; Frequent idling or … The vertical clearance remaining in the piston ring groove after the ring is installed. You should be able to lower the cylinder with one hand while compressing the rings with the other. Go home and change the oil. Change the oil, and filter, at 1/2 the normal time, then use as normal. I just pulled the head from my 260. But it's not like a big puddle, maybe 1/16th deep in the middle of the piston. Results for cold and dry are listed below. Top-end rebuilds are a necessary maintenance task associated with high performance off-road two-stroke motorcycle ownership. However, if you are draining more than 5 mil of oil from the top of the piston either it was overfilled or oil has migrated from the lower. Many builders have their own procedures, but most all do heat cycling for breaking in engines. I. When I was given this saw, I was told that it was low on compression. First, use a cleaning solvent with a brush and then again with a rag. Many rings have a topside for proper sealing. Be sure that you have proper piston to cylinder clearance. If the oil is not changed at proper intervals, or proper care is not taken of the oil filter, the oil will accumulate debris that causes the oil passages in the piston rings and pistons to clog. At some point the piston will stick or seize. The pin was pressed into a fixed position beginning in 1958. 2. Jump to Latest Follow ... and i said i would fix it for him. The two thin rings along with the wavy ring are your oil rings. Be certain that the ring gap is within specification. Reason - If the piston to cylinder clearance is too large it allows the piston to rattle inside the cylinder bore, with time the piston develops stress fractures and eventually cracks. Forged-steel connecting rods were used in all applications through 1962 and in select 421 applications through 1966. Hense the wet look piston tops. featured, How To Avoid Common Causes of Blow-By and Oil Consumption, Proper Motorcycle Engine Break-In After Rebuild, Piston-To-Wall Clearance: Myths, Mysteries, and Misconceptions Explained, The 500 Horsepower Naturally Aspirated K24 Engine by 4Piston. In 2008 was Easyrider Ol’ Skool Builder of the year and is also in the IMBBA Hall Of Fame. The purpose of the compression rings is to stop oil from entering the combustion chamber and to remove extra oil that gets onto the cylinder walls. 911SC Top End Engine Rebuild 1978 model After trying every trick in the book to cure the oil leaks on my 1978 Porsche 911SC I have finally come to the conclusion that I need to take the engine out and do a rebuild to cure this issue. Use this break-in procedure as a guideline for your next fresh top end: At this time the rings and piston should be broken in. Classic Zcar Club Valve seals are worn and oil is seeping past them. Maybe it's also time to have the block refreshed by rehoning the cylinders and installing new ring sets, and the usual rebuild with new gaskets, rod and crank bearings and the usual assortment of goodies. Install the camshaft into the block and line up the marks on the camshaft with the crankshaft. After assembly, kick engine over ten or twenty times before starting. Using a proper ring installation tool, open the oil ring just enough to allow the ring to go over the top diameter of the piston. Just completed a engine rebuild. Want Answer 1. Did you spec your valves? Everything was clean as well as checking ring gaps for proper tolerance. Copyright © Wiseco Piston Company Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1; 2; First 2 of 2 Go to page. Bike is a 09 KX450F. For just about any 2-stroke, whether vintage or a newer, a 32:1 fuel/oil mixture is very common, but check your manual for the recommended ratio. Follow the same procedure as above, but this time running for 10 minutes. Be sure these critical steps and precautions have been taken. Proper cleaning of the cylinder. Don’t forget to lube the piston pin and bearing along with the rings. Putting in the time and money to rebuild your motorcycle engine is both a critical job and a prideful accomplishment. The down side to improper break-in are seized pistons. It's easy! Here, we go over critical steps and key tips to installing a new piston and ring(s) in your two-stroke. Pistons intended for the right bank will feature an “R” suffix. Finally, with the piston installed on the rod, coat the piston and rings with the same premix oil the motorcycle will be running, then coat the inside of the cylinder with the same oil. Checking the crank. Place the ring squarely into the piston groove, taking care to keep it flat. This time, start and run longer until the engine gets near operating temperature. and it was a whole top end rebuild allong with a split the cases to fish out the extra pieces of pison. Tech. Double check this and be sure the proper ring is on the proper landing on the piston. I did notice the valve stem of the #1 cylinder was caked with damp looking oil build up. I always recomend the oil filter be changed after the first days run, That gets the dirt out that will collect when doing the rebuild, and not to idle it. 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