Engine Dis-assembly. May need pointers.
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Richard
EDT: odds are you will be re-using the pistons and doing a re-ring... why pull the engine down in the first place?
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When I purchased the engine the accessories, heads, oil pan, front cover were all off. So it was down to the block/crank/pistons/cam. It had been sitting in a barn for a little while that way (partially covered, but not properly ) so there was a bit of surface rust in the cylinders and needed honing due to that.
Also a recessed valve in #8 cylinder, so the heads needed checked over anyway... might as well go ground up to make sure the issue that caused it wasnt in the bottom end.
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I appreciate that! If you're ever traveling...
When I purchased the engine the accessories, heads, oil pan, front cover were all off. So it was down to the block/crank/pistons/cam. It had been sitting in a barn for a little while that way (partially covered, but not properly ) so there was a bit of surface rust in the cylinders and needed honing due to that.
Also a recessed valve in #8 cylinder, so the heads needed checked over anyway... might as well go ground up to make sure the issue that caused it wasnt in the bottom end.
When I purchased the engine the accessories, heads, oil pan, front cover were all off. So it was down to the block/crank/pistons/cam. It had been sitting in a barn for a little while that way (partially covered, but not properly ) so there was a bit of surface rust in the cylinders and needed honing due to that.
Also a recessed valve in #8 cylinder, so the heads needed checked over anyway... might as well go ground up to make sure the issue that caused it wasnt in the bottom end.
That way you can save a bunch of money on pistons. unless there is unusual wear on the pistons they should be good for a million miles or more.... it's the cylinders that wear.
Don't buy parts till the machine shop checks and finishes everything. that way if you need under/oversize components you are not buying things twice.
Also, once you get the rings and pistons set have them balance it. It might not matter that much in an engine that revs to 4000 rpm but for the $100 many shops charge it's worth it for that extra smoothness.
Just have them re-build the heads.
Richard
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