Hi all, had this question on the ‘engines’ forum for a few
days with no replies so thought with more activity here I
might get an answer.
I have a spare fuel injected series 3 XJ6 4.2 engine which I
have just striped down. The id stamp on the pistons is
EAC2045 with 3 of them having the addition of a much
smaller 1010 stamped after the EAC 2045.
All 6 pistons read 92 mm with the vernier gauge.
Question is what does the 1010 stand for and why only on 3
of the pistons.
The manuals are silent on that matter, Eugene…
But there are three grades of pistons, F/G/H relating to bore diameter after
honing - which, when given in inches, differs at the fourth decimal. And
likely to the second decimal in mm - ‘92’ is too crude…:). Actually there
is also a ‘S’ grade - specifying piston-to-bore clearances, likely for some
special needs…
The salient points being that the diameter of the pistons should be measured
at the skirt and compared to bore measured at the bottom of the cylinder -
no wear at these points. The required clearances are given in the manuals -
if you want specifics…:). But also, the bore difference between upstairs
and downstairs, together with any ovality will indicate the degree of
wear…
It is of course vitally important that the pistons go back to the same
bores, and with the original gudgeon pins fitted - gudgeon and pistons are
matched pairs. The connecting rod are numbered, and hopefull in the correct
sequence. But all that depends on what you intend to do with the engine, of
course…
As for your question; the ‘1010’ may refer to something within the above and
is a manufacturers code with unknown meaning. The pistons may be
aftermarket, implying that they were changed at one stage, for whatever
reason - but that is sheer guesswork…
Frank
xj6 85 Sov Europe (UK/NZ)-----Original Message-----
From: old jag man
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2012 6:36 AM
To: xj@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [xj] XJ6 piston id stamp
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