Rise from the ashes take 2, It looks like I have some work to do |
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Rise from the ashes take 2, It looks like I have some work to do |
Phoenix914 |
Feb 13 2015, 11:43 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 6-December 06 From: Oviedo, FL Member No.: 7,322 Region Association: South East States |
My car has been sitting for too long. It's time to get it back in driving shape.
While assessing the condition of the engine, I found that the head on the driver's side has some issues to address. Here is the hardware that was holding the intake to the head: I know, right? We have seen this before. Yes, those are threads that came out next to the threaded rod/nut combo on the left. It looks like I have to drop the engine and pull that head. Question: Can anyone recommend a good machine shop in Central Florida to fix the head put the studs back in? |
Phoenix914 |
Sep 7 2016, 07:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 6-December 06 From: Oviedo, FL Member No.: 7,322 Region Association: South East States |
I think this camshaft mystery has been solved. Yesterday, I talked to a camshaft specialist who told me the stock 914 cams can be reground to have up to ~280 degree duration. Since mine is listed as 272 degree, it makes sense that this is a reground stock part. That's the original gear still riveted to an original camshaft.
Now I don't feel so much like I have to pull that thing out of there... If the rod bearings look good when I take them off (hopefully by the weekend), then I don't see any reason for me to split the case at this point. So the plan is: -finish cleaning all the dirt and grime from the engine -hone cylinders -new rod bearings & recondition/rebush rods -new rings -have these ugly heads checked and fixed up or find some rebuildable cores -find a used flywheel that can be resurfaced because mine is toast -new clutch -put it all back together with new seals and ignition parts (plugs, wires, points) -fix the brown ugliness on the battery tray and hell hole (not too bad, just ugly) -new bearings and bushings in the rear control arms (which I have) I have all the parts for this operation except for piston rings & rod bearings I stopped by a machine shop yesterday. They took a few minutes to chat with me about what I'm looking for and said to just bring in what I've got and they will give me a quote. I'm looking for them to check & measure the cylinders/pistons/rods to make sure they are still ok and to size the rings & bearings, hone cylinders, recondition rods, check out the heads, and maybe take care of the control arms. Anything else? |
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