bytor
Well-Known Member
Well, I got started on my build a few weeks ago and thought it was time to get something up on the forum.
Here’s the core parts run down.
I have been spending most of the time cleaning parts and checking clearances. So far no major surprises. My timing chain was just barely rubbing the block just above the center oil galley plug. Pulled out the Dremel and did some clean up, all good now. I did find four spots on the block the will require some work where the rod bolts hit but it doesn’t look like I’ll have to remove too much material. (Highlighted with a silver magic marker)
I took an initial measurement of the deck height. The block had been decked before I bought it. I checked the #1 and #8 cylinders and both came in at .005 above the deck. So, it looks like a .050 head gasket will be in order. I plan to measure this again.
I nabbed a 2 liter bottle holder from a convenience store nearby and found it makes perfect assembled piston storage.
Here’s the cam.
I will say that this forum and the information available to hobbyists on it is unbelievable. After spending time reading and reading, I am confident of a successful build. What I find interesting about researching info on this forum is that let’s say you looking up how to degree a cam, the next thing you know you reading about piston velocity. Great stuff! I’m certain if I have not discovered this forum, I would have been one of those engine assembly guys and slapped it together out of the box. I’ll post more as I make progress.
Here’s the core parts run down.
I have been spending most of the time cleaning parts and checking clearances. So far no major surprises. My timing chain was just barely rubbing the block just above the center oil galley plug. Pulled out the Dremel and did some clean up, all good now. I did find four spots on the block the will require some work where the rod bolts hit but it doesn’t look like I’ll have to remove too much material. (Highlighted with a silver magic marker)
I took an initial measurement of the deck height. The block had been decked before I bought it. I checked the #1 and #8 cylinders and both came in at .005 above the deck. So, it looks like a .050 head gasket will be in order. I plan to measure this again.
I nabbed a 2 liter bottle holder from a convenience store nearby and found it makes perfect assembled piston storage.
Here’s the cam.
I will say that this forum and the information available to hobbyists on it is unbelievable. After spending time reading and reading, I am confident of a successful build. What I find interesting about researching info on this forum is that let’s say you looking up how to degree a cam, the next thing you know you reading about piston velocity. Great stuff! I’m certain if I have not discovered this forum, I would have been one of those engine assembly guys and slapped it together out of the box. I’ll post more as I make progress.