How to rebuild an engine
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===What tools are needed?=== | ===What tools are needed?=== | ||
| − | You will need a basic | + | You will need a basic set of hand tools, such as a good variety of boxed end wrenches, ratchet and socket set, screwdriver set, and a gasket scraper. This basic set of tools will get you through the majority of the disassembly steps. |
You will need a few special tools when it comes time to build or reassemble the engine. A good torque wrench, [http://www.plastigaugeusa.com Plastigage], 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. If cylinder head work is going to be done, a spring compressor will be needed. | You will need a few special tools when it comes time to build or reassemble the engine. A good torque wrench, [http://www.plastigaugeusa.com Plastigage], 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. If cylinder head work is going to be done, a spring compressor will be needed. | ||
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For the most part your basic hand tools and a few impact tools will do the majority of the work but as listed there are several specialty tools to consider purchasing or renting... | For the most part your basic hand tools and a few impact tools will do the majority of the work but as listed there are several specialty tools to consider purchasing or renting... | ||
| − | * | + | *torque wrench |
*ring compressor (ring expander is a huge plus) | *ring compressor (ring expander is a huge plus) | ||
*dial caliper or vernier caliper | *dial caliper or vernier caliper | ||
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Be aware of the industry notion that a tool that has been borrowed more than twice should be considered for future purchase. | Be aware of the industry notion that a tool that has been borrowed more than twice should be considered for future purchase. | ||
| − | Also, Auto Zone will lend out tools for free | + | Also, Auto Zone will lend out tools for free, although they may require a deposit on the tool. Also, check with local rental stores, some of them carry items like torque wrenches and cam bearing installation tools, even engine stands, although I highly recommend you buying an engine stand because most of the times your engine will remain bolted to it longer than expected due to lack of time or money or availability of parts, and if you need to return the borrowed stand you'll get into some kind of trouble, a low cost stand will do fine for most small blocks, for a big block maybe you should install the accessories later when the engine is in the car. |
===Renting tools=== | ===Renting tools=== | ||
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