Re: engine torn down... What a mess!

Posted by dave Esch on May 12, 2011; 2:10pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/engine-torn-down-What-a-mess-tp2863330p2931898.html

i HAVE A QUESTION. I put the jugs on and was going through the manual trying to find a diagram of the head to cylinder parts. Basically which bolts get grommets and which get o-rings. I can't find one in 2 different manuals. BUT, whilst on this quest, I saw a diagram of the block to cylinder surface and realized that there are 4 large rubber o-rings that go around the pistons. I didn't put these in but I do have them. The reason I didn't install them was because I didn't take any off during disassembly. Either they were never put on or I don't need them for this motor. Any suggestions? Also, I suppose this could explain the front oil leak. I suppose it's possible the old o-rings were just fused to the gasket and I didn't notice them. But I think I'd remember pulling them off around the pistons. THis sucks! I hate to pull the jugs back off. They weren't easy going on, but obviously I will if needed.