After getting the stuck piston out I started the quest for a machine shop to do some work on the block. Namely, hone the cylinder walls, deck the block and give it the hot bath treatment. I called around to … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2011
As Promised here are some pictures I took at the Fiat Freak-Out 2011 in Nashville, TN. It was a really hot day but that didn’t stop the people who came out to see the cars. I noted that there were … Continue reading
This is the weekend for the Fiat Freak Out in Nashville, TN. I obviously didn’t get the car finished for the show but I came down anyway to see the cars and meet the people. Stay tuned as I will … Continue reading
Finally! The stuck #3 piston is free! My son, Kai, and I went to the shop today with that one, single goal in mind. We had let the Kroil sit for a solid week and a half an it did … Continue reading
With a little help from my friend Wes, we were able to get the bottom end finished up. Well, everything but the stubborn piston that still won’t budge! Those are his hands you see in the pictures of this part. … Continue reading
After a long hiatus (read winter) I finally got back into the shop. I was somewhat dismayed that a band of elves hadn’t come and freed the stuck piston in the Fiat engine. I grabbed a borrowed 12mm hex wrench … Continue reading