Popabella - Just can't sell it.

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Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Post by texanbrit » Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:26 pm

Started cleaning up the pistons which look pretty good. Tying not to damage the coating on them.
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Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Post by texanbrit » Sat Jul 01, 2023 9:29 pm

The crank bed plate came off much easier when the rear main seal was unbolted (two of the bolts go into the bed plate.
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Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Post by MadFiat » Sun Jul 02, 2023 12:34 am

Crank journals appear to have some wear in the photos but I can't really tell if it's deep or will polish out.
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Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Post by texanbrit » Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:02 pm

Doesn’t seem to be wear, just staining from the oil I think
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