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

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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

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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:
 
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:
 
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.
 
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:D
 
My thoughts exactly:D
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
 
for that price its not worth making it lol

is there on for the rv8 james? that looked like a mopar one
 
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
 
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 :mad:
 
In hindsight, it would be lots easyer to just pay to get it done.... but where's the fun in that :D + I'm skint lol
 

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