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| vesnyder |
 Oct 8 2007, 04:47 PM
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I am doing my first engine rebuild and just about ready to seal the case halves back together. I've watched Jake's video about five time and it is really helpful. I did a test run and the case halves gout about a cm apart and would not go any further. When Jake did his they went togother much easier. Is this normal or is there some things I should be looking out for? Once I get the sealant on the case I want to get it together reasonably fast? Any tips from more experienced rebuilders is appreciated!
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| ConeDodger |
Oct 8 2007, 08:34 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 24,030 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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QUOTE(vesnyder @ Oct 8 2007, 03:47 PM)  I am doing my first engine rebuild and just about ready to seal the case halves back together. I've watched Jake's video about five time and it is really helpful. I did a test run and the case halves gout about a cm apart and would not go any further. When Jake did his they went togother much easier. Is this normal or is there some things I should be looking out for? Once I get the sealant on the case I want to get it together reasonably fast? Any tips from more experienced rebuilders is appreciated! Take a flashlight and look through the cylinder bores to make sure that the bearings are seated properly. One that I found will rotate and cause you a problem is the front cam bearing. This is a thrust bearing and as the cam turns slightly it will walk out of its seat. Jake suggests tapping the cam two or three times with wooden dowel and a hammer to clearance the cam bearing. I know it sounds imprecise but it worked perfectly for me. Do not torque the case bolts to get it to seat until you have made sure all of those bearings are properly seated. Failure to do this results in broken cases. Trust me. You don't want that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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vesnyder Putting Engine Halves Together Oct 8 2007, 04:47 PM
solex Have not built a T4 yet but build many T1's
... Oct 8 2007, 07:28 PM jk76.914 vibration dampers on the case bolts seating proper... Oct 8 2007, 07:35 PM kwales Check yer main bearings and make sure the pin in t... Oct 8 2007, 07:41 PM clarkcou Where can one buy the vibration dampers?
Randy Oct 8 2007, 08:10 PM
ConeDodger
Where can one buy the vibration dampers?
Randy
... Oct 8 2007, 08:30 PM jk76.914
Where can one buy the vibration dampers?
Randy
... Oct 8 2007, 09:14 PM vesnyder Thanks guys! I have a set of the original vib... Oct 9 2007, 07:03 PM |
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