Hi,

My engine is in pieces because I'm installing a new camshaft (Doc will be pleased to hear it's the RE 282). The engine has only done 15000 km since full overhaul, do I remove the carbon from the piston crowns or leave alone. I'm in two minds, don't want loose crud to get between pistons and bores.
Also, should I take the bearing caps off for a looksee or again leave alone. Before dismantling the engine was perfectly healthy, 240 psi compression pressures and good oil pressure.

Thanks

Mikal

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67 Deluxe
Dry suspension
1293cc, 11:1 comp, RE 282 camshaft, 45 Weber, extractors etc
4 synchro close ratio gbox
Cooper S brakes, no booster
Stealth box, as Doc says "goes harder and idles!"
RH tank cos I needed it crossing the Nullarbor etc..

I would leave the bearings alone & go get a can of carby clean & clean off the pistons & use an old rag to wipe off the debris.

Brad

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During the day I work on English designed cars & on my own time I work on English designed cars....

What Brad said ^^
Smear some grease around the top of the bores then turn pistons past tdc, wipe grease off.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.