engine question
 

ive just stripped the car down, taken it apart and rebuilt for maintenance purposes. when i had the engine out (ws711) i couuld turn the flywheel all the way round. There is still some compression, but no pinch.

It is relatively easy to turn it over, so is it time for a new piston and liner. its had about 4 gallons through it.

I heard that they say this engine is not run in until it loses its pinch. Is there any truth in this?

RE: engine question
 

if the engine can still idle fine..normally they are still good...one of hte first signs of a worn out engine is an unstable idle

RE: engine question
 

engine idles nice and stable, and performance is still very good. i will keep it as it is for now unless someone else has a different opinion