Re: Merc Mark 5 ~ 6 Ring Compressor

[Buccaneer]

Louis, I know what you mean by "finely made"……. that’s
why I haven’t started on my four cylinder Zephyr’s yet!
The thought of those four little pistons and rings give
me the willies. I’ll see if I have any suitable material
in the scrap bin and try making a ring compressor for
the Mk 5 / 6’s. I left an old piston sitting out to remind me.
Just got done brazing the the two seal grooves on the
long drive shaft. Still have to turn them down. Will see soon
if it was worth the effort.
I feel your pain on "frozen" engines 🙂
Thanks!

Prepare to be boarded!