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What to do while the engine tin if off? |
Tdskip |
Jun 5 2019, 10:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
This is my first time pulling the engine tin off and it looks like I need to pull the distributor and intake as part of that job.
I’m going to get the alternator rebuilt locally but I want to see what other things I should be thinking about at this point. Oil cooler seals? Intake gaskets etc? Thanks! |
iankarr |
Jun 5 2019, 11:20 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Assuming the engine is out of the car, I’ll start...
Oil cooler seals Pushrod tube seals Valve adjustment Intake gaskets Front main seal (if age/condition unknown) Clutch if needed (rear main seal while you’re in there) Refinish fan housing Cooling flap rod bushings Carbed or FI? What size? How deep do u want to go? Is the engine running well now? |
Dave_Darling |
Jun 5 2019, 11:26 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Clean, clean, clean. Get all the gunk off the cylinder fins, cylinder head fins, and the oil cooler.
--DD |
Tdskip |
Jun 5 2019, 04:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Hi guys-thanks for the responses.
Factory 2 L engine, I don’t think it’s been apart before. Tested at an even 150 across-the-board with good leak down figures. It fired up and ran briefly with no bad noises. Apparently sat outside for some time-the critters build nests under the engine tin. It has dual Webers on it now but I have everything to convert it to factory FI. Haven’t been able to drive it in a car so the transmission can be hand shifted through the gears and everything rotates freely but I don’t know if the box is good or clutch or main seal. |
jcd914 |
Jun 5 2019, 04:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
I would add, check over your wiring and replace the fuel hose with stuff that can handle the current fuel.
Jim |
sholman5 |
Jun 5 2019, 04:52 PM
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Kraut burner Group: Members Posts: 189 Joined: 11-September 16 From: Ormond beach, Fl. Member No.: 20,391 Region Association: South East States |
Dropped the motor over a month ago to change the battery tray and support. While it was out, changed front and rear crank seals, oil cooler seals, push rod tube seals, adjusted the valves, intake gaskets, valve cover gaskets, new clutch disc and pressure plate. Spent 2 weekends getting the oil and dirt off that had been caked on for at least 40 years.
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Tdskip |
Jun 5 2019, 06:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Nice work, looks like a new engine.
Does it matter if the fins on the pistons have surface rust? This was a coastal WA state car. |
Superhawk996 |
Jun 5 2019, 06:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,892 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
surface rust on the cylinders is not a problem.
@sholman5 Nice job cleaning and painting that engine and tin up. Wouldn't be a bad idea to replace those motor mounts while it's so easy. Relatively cheap. Rubber hardens as it ages and is exposed to heat. If they are soft, pliable and don't show signs of either oil soaking or dry rot you can skip if on a budget. Just so easy to do them now. |
barefoot |
Jun 6 2019, 06:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,281 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States |
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Tdskip |
Jun 6 2019, 01:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Thanks gentlemen - will take a close look
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rhodyguy |
Jun 6 2019, 01:28 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,090 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Squirt a good penetrant on all of the exhaust studs and clean them up with a small brass wheel on your drill. It will never be easier with the engine out.
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