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miller0358 Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2007 Posts: 1200 Location: northford,ct
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:36 pm Post subject: Winter project |
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I needed something to keep busy this winter so I took a long block I been kicking around my garage for about 10 years and decided I would rebuild it. Turns out the top end was rebuilt years ago with China crap,so into the trash with that. The bottom end turned out to just need a line bore. I'm using the crank and cam just polished up a little. New bearings,rods,lifters, and I'm petting a new oil pump just to be safe. Top end will be new Mexican pistons and cylinders, and stock german heads rebuilt. I'm keeping it at 1600. I think I have enough parts around to make a turn key engine. Should keep me busy for the winter anyway. Jeff |
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2004 Posts: 12466
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: Winter project |
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May we see a pic please? |
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9754 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: Winter project |
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I'd like to see the pics of miller0358 petting his new oil pump.
Is there some sort of gratification in doing this?
Good Luck. _________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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miller0358 Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2007 Posts: 1200 Location: northford,ct
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:42 pm Post subject: Re: Winter project |
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Got a few pictures.
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miller0358 Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2007 Posts: 1200 Location: northford,ct
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:45 pm Post subject: Re: Winter project |
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I'll take some more when I'm doing the top end. Jeff |
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miller0358 Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2007 Posts: 1200 Location: northford,ct
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Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: Winter project |
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Put the case half's together today with no issues.I'll istall the pistons on tomorrow and more pictures. Jeff |
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9754 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:35 pm Post subject: Re: Winter project |
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You did lube everything liberally before closing your case, right?
All your pics look as if all the cam, crank, and rod bearings are dry. If you didn't, take it back apart and lube everything in sight.
Good luck. _________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
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miller0358 Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2007 Posts: 1200 Location: northford,ct
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Winter project |
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Lubed every thing before I closed the case. Went out today, turned on the furnace, turned on the stereo, and proceeded to install pistons 1 and 2. Installed the pushrod tubes and the head. Did the first torque and then noticed I forgot to install the tin between the cylinders. I seem to be doing things like this more often as I get older. (65). Took it apart and did it right but not too happy about it. Great when stuff like this happens. Jeff |
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