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750cc engine rebuild - rubyman - 19-06-2018
Stripped my Ruby 750cc engine and found the oil baffles damaged, I phoned a Ruby engine restorer and he says he never replaces the baffles when he rebuilds these engines, it gives the engine better lubrication when they are not fitted.
What do people think, should I replace them or not
RE: 750cc engine rebuild - John Mason - 19-06-2018
There has been a lot of discussion on this forum about this. I think the argument for fitting or not is about 50/50. I myself have run a Mk1 Ruby for the last ten years without them and had no problems. It also makes for lass fiddly re assembly.
John Mason
RE: 750cc engine rebuild - Nick Salmon - 19-06-2018
Years ago I stopped putting them back in my later, post-1934, engines and have not suffered any issues.
RE: 750cc engine rebuild - rubyman - 19-06-2018
Thanks for the replies, I have my answer, I will leave them out, as said it will be easier to rebuild the engine