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Posted: **Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:42 pm**

After a few months of inactivity the H2 rebuild is into the last furlong. New piston rings arrived from Reproduction Decals yesterday so this afternoon I got started on fitting the top end.

Start with the middle barrel. New rings carefully installed, piston onto conrod - all going well so far. Plenty of lubrication around the bottom of the barrel and after a bit of drama it slid nicely onto the piston. Going really well. Started to remove the packing from around the conrod and ---- no base gasket, it's still sat on the bench. Count to 10, go for a walk and start again.

Posted: **Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:27 pm**

You Clot.

Posted: **Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:44 pm**

Wolfie wrote:You Clot.

Yep a clot. Nows the time to discover.

Posted: **Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:13 pm**

We have all done it

Posted: **Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:08 am**

That sucks! I always coat the base gaskets with anti-seize so no scraping later. It's kind of stinky and messy, so I don't forget.......

Posted: **Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:59 am**

Thank you for those kind words of support. Clot? I'll have to look that up.

Anyway, all 3 barrels now on, and with 3 base gaskets in place. And each piston has 2 new rings on as well.

Just need a lift to get it from the utility room out to the garage now and all being well the engine goes back into the frame tomorrow.

I feel a bit like England approaching the Grand Slam - almost there.

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Don't forget base gasket

Don't forget base gasket