How to rebuild an engine
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Always chase your threads with a hand tap on all holes where torque values are critical, | Always chase your threads with a hand tap on all holes where torque values are critical, | ||
like head bolts to block. | like head bolts to block. | ||
| − | Clean and oil them for a good torque reading. | + | Clean and oil them for a good torque reading but be sure that this is either what your manual instructs or is common practice for your engine/build. Take special care with soft metals like aluminum as you may do irreparable damage. |
| − | Clean all bolt threads thoroughly | + | Clean all bolt threads thoroughly- A wire brush on a grinder works well for this. |
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Be sure to check and verify before using existing head bolts, some engines require new ones. | Be sure to check and verify before using existing head bolts, some engines require new ones. | ||
Be sure when using or replacing any and all bolts with stainless or aluminum to use anti-seize on the threads. | Be sure when using or replacing any and all bolts with stainless or aluminum to use anti-seize on the threads. | ||
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