Rebuilt engine won't start

[Bod]

You did get the correct block back from the reborers.......

 

Bod

[RLWP]

New pistons - are they the correct ones?

 

I don't know if it is possible to fit lower compression ones mind

 

Richard

 

Ahem...

 

The pistons, measure the distance from the gudgeon pin to the top of the piston on a new and an old one. I bet you have the wrong pistons

 

Richard

[J R ALSOP]

are you sure the pistons are the right way around if they are flat on top with swirl chambers.

[Eeyore]

Just read the entire topic to find that you got there yourself! Yes the five main bearing 2 1/4 crank will give what you have, as it has a shorter throw. It can also be known as a 2.3, depending on which model it originated in. The blocks are basicaly the same; with variation in capacity achieved using different crank throw and conrod length. Be careful with hotspot projection as there may be some variation depending on gasket material; the original design used copper asbestos gaskets which are not generally available. Head over to a LR forum for more info.