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Posted by: 930cabman Jan 24 2021, 02:25 PM
I recently found a 2.0 long block on Ebay, seller said it was laying around for a few years. Heads had been removed previously. Cylinders missing. I am hoping to salvage a case, crank, rods, ...
Removing the pistons required heat prior to driving out the pins. Removing the oil pump was somewhat of a chore, when it finally came out my suspicion was confirmed. Directly behind the pump was filled with white crusty junk. I had suspected during storage it had seen some weather.
I have been using a 3/8" x 2" x 12" steel bar with a two pound hammer to separate the halves. It has opened up a few thou, at least now I am hearing a hollow sound when hammering.
Question: I am thinking the studs going through the case are corroded? I am sure someone has run into this.
thank you,
Posted by: mepstein Jan 24 2021, 02:52 PM
Make sure all the nuts are off. There’s one that’s a bit hidden.
Posted by: 930cabman Jan 24 2021, 03:04 PM
Make sure all the nuts are off. There’s one that’s a bit hidden.
I triple checked, but was hurried, wife tested negative earlier for Covid, has been sick for a few days.
The connecting rods are a little rusty, so I think this case sat outdoors without cylinders for awhile.
Tomorrow I will check again for a missed fastener before I start pounding. Trying to not use tools of destruction between the case halves.
Posted by: warpig Jan 24 2021, 08:45 PM
Keep looking for another through bolt. I just did the same thing splitting my case a few weeks ago and thought I had them all. After pounding away and checking six or a hundred times that all the bolts were out, I found the elusive hidden through bolt.
I can't remember exactly where it was and I have only this pic in my phone but, if you look to the center and slightly above the holes where the lifters reside. You may understand what I mean.
This may not be the precise spot where the bolt was, but it is down in a dark recess, not around the edge of the case like the others. (my case is across town or I would go get a good pic)
It is hidden and covered with old oil and gunk. I was very surprised to find it down there. If you don't know where it is, you have to search. (maybe with a flashlight)
Good Luck.
Posted by: 930cabman Jan 25 2021, 08:24 AM
Keep looking for another through bolt. I just did the same thing splitting my case a few weeks ago and thought I had them all. After pounding away and checking six or a hundred times that all the bolts were out, I found the elusive hidden through bolt.
I can't remember exactly where it was and I have only this pic in my phone but, if you look to the center and slightly above the holes where the lifters reside. You may understand what I mean.
This may not be the precise spot where the bolt was, but it is down in a dark recess, not around the edge of the case like the others. (my case is across town or I would go get a good pic)
It is hidden and covered with old oil and gunk. I was very surprised to find it down there. If you don't know where it is, you have to search. (maybe with a flashlight)
Good Luck.
Thank you, it was hiding under 1/4" of gunk, couldn't make out a bolt at all. She's split now.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Jan 25 2021, 08:38 AM
Love this forum for exactly that kind of reason. 
Posted by: mepstein Jan 25 2021, 08:38 AM
Keep looking for another through bolt. I just did the same thing splitting my case a few weeks ago and thought I had them all. After pounding away and checking six or a hundred times that all the bolts were out, I found the elusive hidden through bolt.
I can't remember exactly where it was and I have only this pic in my phone but, if you look to the center and slightly above the holes where the lifters reside. You may understand what I mean.
This may not be the precise spot where the bolt was, but it is down in a dark recess, not around the edge of the case like the others. (my case is across town or I would go get a good pic)
It is hidden and covered with old oil and gunk. I was very surprised to find it down there. If you don't know where it is, you have to search. (maybe with a flashlight)
Good Luck.
Thank you, it was hiding under 1/4" of gunk, couldn't make out a bolt at all. She's split now.
Very common issue. Glad you got it figured out.
Posted by: 930cabman Jan 25 2021, 02:44 PM
I'm remembering back in the old days when we somehow figured it out, lots of trial and error, generally more error.
Thanks to all, hope I can be of assistance along the way to others
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