Low compression on one cylinder - next steps?

Thanks all:
Panky - Sounds close to my plans, hoping not to have to pull the engine out as I just know how long it'll take me if I go this route.
Commeracer - Good to know, I had read up and found similar but never sure how much I find on the internet relates to more modern high performance stuff.
Colin: I don't think the ridge was that bad but will check.

Had to take a bit of a break from the van , but I have now acquired a 3 legged hone tool but that leads to a few more questions as I've not used one before. I've checked a couple of videos and get the idea of trying to achieve 45 degree ish lines with a relatively slow drill speed and swift up/down motion.

Plan was to cover the crank with a sheet and then a tarp and try and hone No 3 then measure it.

Firstly should I even attempt this or try and find someone that has done it before?

There's various discussion on what lubricant to use with these tools. I don't have any cutting fluid currently, can I get away with WD40 or even the Marvel Mystery as both have been mentioned elsewhere?

If the aim is to get a cross hatched finish but taking as little as possible off would this equate to using the drill for around 15 seconds, checking and then repeating as necessary?

Cheers

Paul.
 
Howdy Porf, have you seen Shopdogsam with his video on cylinder honing advise?:-

 
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The Autosleeper's sat on the drive with open cylinders since finding the cracked mess of piston rings and not being overly convinced with the state of the bores. It got to the stage where I couldn't face working on it and had to take some time away from it, With a broken kit car as well I'm now trying to sort both vehicles via the least stressful routes. A fully rebuilt engine is on order for the kit car to sort that and I'm turning back to working out a plan for the Commer.

So for the Commer I'm currently thinking of the following - Anything I've forgotten or any other comments welcome!
  • New Old Stock short engine from Greenwood Autos
  • Full gasket set
  • New Oil pump
  • New Water pump
  • New Engine mounts
  • New clutch
  • New exhaust (current one is a bodge that doesn't mount correctly)
The aim being that with that lot replaced at least the engine should be sorted and I can concentrate on the rest of the van!

Anything I'm missing on the purchasing side of things?

For removing/fitting the engine - I have a crane and the seats are already out - how easily does the engine come out from above? Does it need the screen out or not?

Anything I'm missing in thinking this'll be a fairly straught forward route?

Cheers

Paul
 
I read somewhere that the GPO mechanics used to take the engine out via passenger side and removing windscreen but i have no idea how sorry. I'm sure someone on here will advise in due course
 
I think you've covered just about everything with parts, maybe check the cam followers for pitting and wear.
The engine will come out the passenger door, no need to remove the screen. Front engine cover removed makes life easier, and drop the gearbox first.
 
Yer out the door, done mine twice recently, need a fairly Long crane arm, take the door off, takes a few mins and gives more room.
 
Thanks all - good news on the likelihood of dragging the engine out.

Thanks Martin - In my naivety over these engines I'd forgotten the cams down there - a few more bits to swap over then.
I'll drop you a mail in a mo about prices and availability of some of the parts.
 
Hi.
Oil pressure & Water temp sender
Oil pick up + pump
& what about one of Martins New 4 branch exhaust/inlet + SU carb...
 
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