How to rebuild an engine
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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. | ||
| − | Depending on how in-depth and involved you want to get with your rebuild(s) and how many engines you think you are going to rebuild, you may want to acquire some additional measuring equipment. Items such as a set of outside | + | Depending on how in-depth and involved you want to get with your rebuild(s) and how many engines you think you are going to rebuild, you may want to acquire some additional measuring equipment. Items such as a set of outside miFAT |
| + | rs, an inside micrometer, vernier, dial or digital calipers and maybe a dial bore gauge can let you know precisely what your sizes are. A "snap gauge" set can be used for spring installed height, bore diameter, etc. Think of these tools as indispensable if you are planning to blueprint your engine(s). You will also need a decent engine stand. It will make your build easier to support the engine, keeping it from the ground, and also helps in tearing the engine down and keeping the engine clean at assembly time. | ||
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