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Home→Published 2011

Yearly Archives: 2011

CP Machine Shop versus Fiat 903cc engine

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 →

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged Engine

2011 Fiat Freak-Out Pictures

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 →

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged Freak-Out, Fun, Information

Fiat Freak Out – 2011

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 →

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged Freak-Out, Fun, Information

903cc Engine Removal – Part 6

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 →

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged combustion, Engine

903cc Engine Removal – Part 5

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 →

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged combustion, Engine, Lubrication System

903cc Engine Removal – Part 4

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 →

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged Engine, Lubrication System
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