How to rebuild an engine
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What will the engine be used for? This will be the determing factor on how much you're going to spend. In either case, whether it's a stock replacement swap or a race engine, there are a few things that should be done. | What will the engine be used for? This will be the determing factor on how much you're going to spend. In either case, whether it's a stock replacement swap or a race engine, there are a few things that should be done. | ||
| − | #Have your block | + | #Have your block degreased and magnafluxed. If it passes the magnaflux test, proceed to the next step knowing it to be crack free. |
| − | # | + | #Have it sonic tested, this way you know if the engine block is even worth using. |
#Have your cylinder walls checked out for roundness, this will prolong the life of your piston rings and life of your engine. | #Have your cylinder walls checked out for roundness, this will prolong the life of your piston rings and life of your engine. | ||
#Have your machinists put a fresh hone on your cylinder walls, unless you plan on doing this step yourself. | #Have your machinists put a fresh hone on your cylinder walls, unless you plan on doing this step yourself. | ||
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