Editing How to rebuild an engine

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== Summary ==
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== Requirements ==

=== Tools and work area ===

'''What tools are needed?'''

You will need a basic set of hand tools, such as end wrenches,ratchet and socket set, screwdriver set, and a gasket scraper. This basic set of tools will get you through the disassembly steps.

You will need a few special tools when it comes time to build or reassemble the engine. A torque wrench, Plastigauge [http://www.plastigauge.co.uk/],and a cam bearing installing tool (unless machine shop installs cam bearings). Also you may need a ridge reamer, A ring groove cleaner, a ring expander, a ring trimmer, a ring compressor, and a good cylinder hone.



How to choose the proper tools?

'''Where to buy?''' 

Sears (Craftsman tools), hardware stores or home centers, such as Home Depot, or companies such as Matco Tools, Snap On, and Mac Tools.

How much will they cost?

Work area?

=== Skill level ===
Who can do this?

== Deciding on an engine ==
What are your needs? What's the application? How much can you afford?

== Locating an engine to rebuild ==
This section should cover the basics of where to find a potential candidate for an engine rebuilding project. How to search junkyards, classified ads, the internet, etc.

== Acquisition ==
This section should cover what to do after you've decided what engine you're going to use. It might need to be removed, hauled in your vehicle, shipped, etc.

=== Removal ===
How to safely and properly pull an engine.

=== Transportation ===
How to ship an engine through a third-party shipping service. And, how to safely load, secure, transport, and unload an engine.

== Disassembly==
Step-by-step.


== Machining ==

=== Deciding what machine work to do ===
What will the engine be used for?

==== What to expect to pay for machining work ====
List of specific procedures and average prices.

=== How to select a machine shop ===
Cleanliness, experience, referral from trusted sources, etc.

== Assembly ==
Step-by-step engine assembly process.

== Testing and break-in ==
Testing, tweaking, tuning. How to break in an engine.


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