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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
 
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