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803A Hits a Wall at 9.3kW

handyjay03

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Not to be the bearer of bad news, but cyl. looks pretty bad. Being pitted like that I suspect you have either low compression in that cyl or perhaps no fire at all.
I know you're pressed for time, but if it was mine I would just bite the bullet and go completely through the motor. I've actually fixed several LPW4's in worse condition by using a Lisle micrometer head cylinder hone. I was able to hone the cylinders oversized, starting with 80grit and working up to 400 ( took a long time ) and I got oversized pistons from Mayi Diesel pretty cheap. Or take the block to a machine shop and have it bored. Throw new bearings in it to fix your oil pressure issue and you'll have a brand new machine!
After seeing the more detailed pics I took yesterday, I'm leaning heavily towards getting rid of it. I'm guessing parts and machine shop work is gonna be another $1k, not to mention the time I don't have to do it. Would just end up being another obstacle in my yard I'd have to cut around
 

handyjay03

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Well, looks like I'll never stop being a glutton for punishment. Moved it into the garage instead of listing it for sale. I've never had trouble taking things apart. It's the putting them back together that's going to be tough.

Would y'all advise doing all of this with it in the frame/case, or do I need to pull the engine? Seems like I can get to everything without removing it
 
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