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re-ring?
allright guys i just picked up a 351W out of a 90'F-350 with a ZF5spd...now before the question gets asked no this isnt going into the 2002 that got sold a while ago
, but im swapping this into a toyota and i dont have the cash for a full on rebuild at the moment, my motor is about to blow and this is something ive wanted to do forever, and im trying to do this without a machine shop,...now questions..
anybody els re-ring a 351 and have a thread on it? that would be very helpful
also what can i get by with not replacing?, re-ring kit comes with rings gaskets and bearings, i know i SHOULD replace the water pump n oil pump... but the cheaper the better, i just need this to last long enough to save money for a good build..also a link to a good rebuild thread would be most helpful also
thanks guys
, but im swapping this into a toyota and i dont have the cash for a full on rebuild at the moment, my motor is about to blow and this is something ive wanted to do forever, and im trying to do this without a machine shop,...now questions..anybody els re-ring a 351 and have a thread on it? that would be very helpful
also what can i get by with not replacing?, re-ring kit comes with rings gaskets and bearings, i know i SHOULD replace the water pump n oil pump... but the cheaper the better, i just need this to last long enough to save money for a good build..also a link to a good rebuild thread would be most helpful also
thanks guys
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If the motor was running simply put a carb on it an run it, any money you spend on a half-assed rebuild will be wasted because it won't make the motor last any longer... may actually shorten it's life if you change the rod bearings without machining.
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makes sense, would be why i havnt seen any threads on it.. just didint want it to smoke, but if itll keep it runnin longer... ill just try some of the gimmics n see if they work, also got any good rebuild threads out there? been searchin but theres none that are too in depth just some pics thrown up of b4 n after and what they got in it....anyone do their own??
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Go get yourself a copy of this.. Amazon.com: How to Rebuild Small-Block Ford Engines (0075478568918): Tom Monroe: Books, it has lots of pics and directions to walk you through the complete process with common hand tools.
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You can rering but if the cylinders aren't round and straight it probably wouldn't do you any good, depending on how bad they are. Also reusing the old leaky valves & valve seats on new rings isn't a good idea. If the water pump doesn't leak reuse it. Take the oil pump apart, if it checks out ok then reuse it too.
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