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  • Members: 340
  • Category: Classic Cars
  • Founded: Feb 18, 2003
  • Language: English
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For Berkeley automobile's built between 1956 and 1961 in Biggelswade, Bedfordshire, England. If you own one or just have an interest, please join in.

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Re: 492 piston problems and charging
I am one of those that swear by the piston coating and just about everything else that Bill has noted below. I have the SE 492 pistons from JP and they look
Posted - Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:53 pm
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Re: 492 piston problems and charging
Nigel Before the LBL rally I did check the engine temperature and found about a 20 deg C temperature differential across the engine. I also checked the charge
Posted - Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:41 pm
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Re: 492 piston problems and charging
Whilst I am sure the generality of Dave's comments re triple pistons is correct, I would just add that my triple, that I used with such success in the LBL
Posted - Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:29 pm
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Re: 492 piston problems and charging
... Nigel, The engine has presumably been rebuilt/rebored - sounds as though the piston clearances may not have been adequate for an older air-cooled motor.
Posted - Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:16 am
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