GreenHornet · Nov 26, 2012

It's not often you see a thread on rebuilding an engine. Reading this takes me back to my youth when I ran a race prepped SD1 with open pipes. Back in the day you only saw 3.9 conversions and I was running 4.2 with 4 barrel holly mod. I do miss a good V8.

Remember that time taken here will ensure reliability, smooth running and no need for rebuilds later on

Of course you can't beat a Hemi

fett · Nov 26, 2012

That needs a shaker hood

discomark10 · Nov 26, 2012

GreenHornet said:
It's not often you see a thread on rebuilding an engine. Reading this takes me back to my youth when I ran a race prepped SD1 with open pipes. Back in the day you only saw 3.9 conversions and I was running 4.2 with 4 barrel holly mod. I do miss a good V8.

Remember that time taken here will ensure reliability, smooth running and no need for rebuilds later on

Of course you can't beat a Hemi

I never got the appeal of the v8... until I owned 1!! :violent:
I defo want to make sure its all gravy before it all goes back together.. just want to avoid spending money unless I absolutely have to!

Wouldn't mind a Hemi either :tea:

Mr Noisy · Nov 26, 2012

fett said:
That needs a shaker hood

Ten points awarded!

fett · Nov 27, 2012

thanky

me is a mopar man at heart, guess I should buy a cherokee

Mr Noisy · Nov 27, 2012

fett said:
thanky

me is a mopar man at heart, guess I should buy a cherokee

Bleurgh!

fett · Nov 28, 2012

discomark10 · Nov 29, 2012

HELP lol.... how on earth do you remove cam bearings??? Hope to start putting it back together soon but stuck on getting them out :whoosh:

jamesmartin · Nov 29, 2012

usually with the same tool you fit them with ,since there in an ali bore dont try and chisel them out

discomark10 · Nov 29, 2012

jamesmartin said:
usually with the same tool you fit them with ,since there in an ali bore dont try and chisel them out

Darn... I was gona just bash em out with a club hammer:violent:

But seriously what sort of tool is usually used?

jamesmartin · Nov 29, 2012

how was you going to fit them , bearings get smaller progressively from the front to back ,you can either pull them in or tap them in ,Google Image Result for http://www.carshopinc.com/images/csp10600.JPG

jonnyt · Nov 30, 2012

For this job you can make a tool! Length of studding and make up a series of drifts - different size for each bearing. Make the drift stepped so that it locates the bearing squarely and fits snuggly inside and the shoulder exerts the pressure. Then just wind them out and in again making sure to line up the oil ways.

discomark10 · Nov 30, 2012

jonnyt said:
For this job you can make a tool! Length of studding and make up a series of drifts - different size for each bearing. Make the drift stepped so that it locates the bearing squarely and fits snuggly inside and the shoulder exerts the pressure. Then just wind them out and in again making sure to line up the oil ways.

My thoughts exactly

jamesmartin · Nov 30, 2012

discomark10 said:
My thoughts exactly

i make mine but you dont make it snug fit you need 1-2 thou less than internal diameter of new bearing (old ones will be worn) as bearing is a press fit and diameter will reduce once fitted a tight spigot in bearing will damage brg surface ,also guide helps get bearing square

fett · Nov 30, 2012

for that price its not worth making it lol

is there on for the rv8 james? that looked like a mopar one

discomark10 · Nov 30, 2012

fett said:
for that price its not worth making it lol

i can make one for nothing! let alone 100!

jamesmartin · Nov 30, 2012

fett said:
for that price its not worth making it lol

is there on for the rv8 james? that looked like a mopar one

yes couldnt find it as an example it was a tap fitting rather than screw ,its easier with the 4 cylinders as bearings are all the same size

discomark10 · Nov 30, 2012

So after my second (failed) attempt at cleaning the block before I rebuild, I gave up decided to try a new route.
Spoke to T&L bedford, they said they can acid soak the block (which is safe for metals but not rubber ect) but it will only remove the grime, not any corrosion or stuf like that and would require bead blasting (not to keen on).

Which brings me to my next DIY subject -

AircooledTech's Tools-On-The-Cheap - DIY Soda Blaster

Seems that you can get brilliant results AND the best part is that its water soluble, so it will rinse out! Its non abrasive so it wont damage any polished surface, cheep (which is perfect) I can get soda @about £1 per kg at a hole salerand I have a compressor so jobs a good-en.

Going to have to wait till next week now tho

discomark10 · Nov 30, 2012

In hindsight, it would be lots easyer to just pay to get it done.... but where's the fun in that

+ I'm skint lol

Mr Noisy · Nov 30, 2012

Always wondered about head blasting, do they shield the machined surfaces??

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