B C Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 nice! im sure it feels great to have checked it even though you could have said "screw it" and put it back together a few weeks ago. DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Getting intense up in here, up in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Snap, I am glad I'm taking my time. I've noticed a couple of key issues especially the teeth of the crank sprocket being rounded off. If I was rushing I would probably have missed this and might have had it apart again in another 300 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Where did you get the plasti gauge stuff from? I will need to do this when I start reassembling my spare block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I have bought Plastigage from Napa before, you have to ask for it, it was in a pretty dusty box at my store lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Where did you get the plasti gauge stuff from? I will need to do this when I start reassembling my spare block.I know NAPA has them. Any parts house should have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 All are torqued, three are in the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Pegasus Racing has the plastic gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Nice to see people actually checking specs when there building motors. mkoepp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'm just terrified that I'm going to blow this up so I need to do it the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Plastidipping the crank was an odd choice.Racekor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 #tothelastdetail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 People usually don't clean journal bearing seats or install the bearings right 90% of builds gone wrong. Spun bearings are bad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I think I did it right. Tried to keep everything as clean as possible. Rubber gloves and brake clean were flying everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 What is all the white stuff that you have on the main bearings and caps? Assembly lube of sorts?Are you replacing the crank sprocket? You had mentioned that it was rounded.Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Assembly Lube My project of the weekend is to get the new sprocket on. Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 These two inverted torx bolts that secure the lower cover on were finger loose. No wonder I was leaking oil. #loctiteeverything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Another nice find by the doctor! DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Jesus bolt out.Stretched as I thought. If you didn't read it earlier the bolt was easily loosened by a big pair of channel grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Any advise to get the middle torx bolt on the timing case cover loose without removing the cams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 You might have to remove the short chain and tensioner but not the cams. Try a 1/4" drive 12pt socket and swivel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Still trying to find time and motivation to get in the garage. I was thinking about not using the metal gasket on the front cover and just going for the Ford black atv sealant. In order for Kummrow to stop the leaking I had to ask them to ATV seal all gaskets. I will be ordering new exhaust vanos sprocket bolts just in case the old ones are stretched out like every other bolt has been so far. That should be it for parts then I just have to get my ass in gear!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 What is your crankcase vented to? I'm just curious because I have never had leaking problems like this. If your crankcase gets pressurized though it will leak everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 I have it on vacuum via the exhaust. Have you turbo'd one before? I guess they leak pretty bad from the crank case pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Vacuum via the exhaust? Not sure what you mean. I have not had a turbo before but these engines have a large vent so i would think unless you have lots of ring leakage it should vent fast enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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