bought a 2a 88

**isuzutoo-eh** · 9th September 2009, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by foz.in.oz

346325 TRUCK CAB TO REAR BODY BASE PLATE | shop | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series

If anyone in Sydney orders one of these, want to share postage? I could do with one as well.
-Mark

**series3** · 9th September 2009, 09:09 AM

Hey Mark I might be lucky enough to snag one locally, but if not I would be keen to order from O/S. Can I smell a group order?

**isuzutoo-eh** · 9th September 2009, 11:51 AM

I have a few feelers out for a local one too, but they aren't easy to come by here. If you find a second i'll buy you a case of beer for it

**series3** · 9th September 2009, 01:21 PM

You've got yourself a deal. If you stumble across one as well let me know; happy to cough up

**korg20000bc** · 9th September 2009, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

Years ago I saw this logo graffitied. See how it looks like a L on a 7? it was like this:
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**series3** · 25th September 2009, 02:19 PM

a quick update and question... The 2.25 block has gone out .40 tho and been serviced, along with the head; old mate who is doing the rebuild for me had troubles finding a decent set of suitable pistons, but found a set of diseasel pistons at the right size (and price).

So... the rebuild will go ahead with the diesel pistons in a petrol engine. A consultation with a reputable brains trust said that there should not be any troubles with this... can anybody here confirm or refute this? I'm pretty sure it isn't a flat-top piston, will this endager reliability/longevity/performance?

Any thoughts/experiences appreciated. Sam

**foz.in.oz** · 28th September 2009, 06:09 AM

1. have you tried sourcing pistons from the uk?

RTC418840 PETROL PISTON ASSY 040 | shop | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series

2. I would think that putting diesel pistons in would significantly lower your compression making for a weak engine.

**series3** · 28th September 2009, 09:55 AM

Thanks Ray.

The diesel pistons will go in, let's hope to god they are okay. Does anyone know any of the dimensional differences between the two?

I know of the grooved "V" on the piston crown, but is the crown taller or lower, are the rings in different positions? Is the diesel piston heavier?

**lro11** · 29th September 2009, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by series3

Thanks Ray.

The diesel pistons will go in, let's hope to god they are okay. Does anyone know any of the dimensional differences between the two?

I know of the grooved "V" on the piston crown, but is the crown taller or lower, are the rings in different positions? Is the diesel piston heavier?

The diesel pistons are heavier, they have an extra groove on the skirt of the piston and as others have said would lower your compression. The UK idea is the way to go.
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**series3** · 29th September 2009, 12:37 PM

I hope you guys are wrong.. for my sake because it is now all reassembled and running. But the question is, how well?

The extra groove on the skirt... would that be for an extra piston ring? I am quite sure that diesel rings are being used..

If the groove is there, but is accommodating a piston ring, would it still have a detrimental effect on the CR? Best case scenario in my head is perhaps a bit more available torque, but it would be less willing to rev out. Also, stronger internals.

My old man saw it idling, and things seemed okay. I am trying to hold my breath until i take it for a run around the block and up a hill.. but can't help getting very excited. Providing these pistons turn out okay, It could be pink slipped this week and on the road by the weekend! Fingers crossed!

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