My first engine rebuild
01-09-2008, 03:32 AM
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My first engine rebuild
Could anyone tell me how involved an engine rebuild is? Is it just basically remove everything, machine the block and heads, buy new parts and reassemble in the correct order with the correct torque?
Also whats the ballpark price to have someone else do it for me?
Also whats the ballpark price to have someone else do it for me?
01-09-2008, 03:37 AM
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RE: My first engine rebuild
Hi !
Forme an engine rebuild is when the engine is after that in better shape then new. Better parts, better enginework, great Balancing Job
For other an engine rebuild is a set of new cheap rings, a gasket kit and a can of colour
A good engineshop tells you a price after you tear up the engine.Depennds onEngine you find a lot of good engine books with a lot of tricks
Forme an engine rebuild is when the engine is after that in better shape then new. Better parts, better enginework, great Balancing Job
For other an engine rebuild is a set of new cheap rings, a gasket kit and a can of colour
A good engineshop tells you a price after you tear up the engine.Depennds onEngine you find a lot of good engine books with a lot of tricks
01-09-2008, 03:52 AM
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RE: My first engine rebuild
Hi
When i have done rebuild from my 289 i have get:
Balanced & Regrind Crank
Rods redone with ARP Bolts
KB Hypereutectic Pistons with FileFit Rings
Roller Cam
HEads with new Valves, springs, rockers and seats
Block bored and honed with Plate
Was $2.400
When i have done rebuild from my 289 i have get:
Balanced & Regrind Crank
Rods redone with ARP Bolts
KB Hypereutectic Pistons with FileFit Rings
Roller Cam
HEads with new Valves, springs, rockers and seats
Block bored and honed with Plate
Was $2.400
01-09-2008, 12:30 PM
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RE: My first engine rebuild
ORIGINAL: david01130
no one?
no one?
http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Small-...177&sr=8-1
A rebuild is not that hard there are just a number of things that have to be right.
I could write a book on how to rebuild a small block Ford, but fortunately someone has done so already!!
01-09-2008, 12:40 PM
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RE: My first engine rebuild
Its not that complicated if you take your time and have a book!! Basically you need to take it apart,have the block ,crank and heads redone at a reputable machine shop and then start the reassembly process with all new parts! [8D]Make sure you have a really clean place to do it as any sand or dirt is your worst enemy!!There are so many variables its hard to say as far as cost.It all depends on if you are going back stock or Modding it!! Good Luck With It!!
01-09-2008, 01:00 PM
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RE: My first engine rebuild
The main thing is to make sure your clearances/thrusts are correct. Crank thrust, cam thrust, bearing/piston clearances, ring end gap etc. Otherwise it's mainly nut and bolt work. And torque everything with clean lubricated threads. I like to use moly lube for everything internal, and antisieze for everything external.
01-09-2008, 01:06 PM
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RE: My first engine rebuild
Make sure you have a really clean place to do it as any sand or dirt is your worst enemy!