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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: enginedoctor on March 25, 2008, 08:10:38 PM

Title: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: enginedoctor on March 25, 2008, 08:10:38 PM: 1. take notes/pictures during dis.assy....it helps. 2. clean/mag/inspect/pressure check if in doubt. 3.remove all oil gallery plugs and freeze plugs. 4. stamp/mark all parts. 5. pre.assy. is a must to check all oil clearances/contact points,before final assy.. 6. check cam fit/degree cam..a must. 7. check valve/piston clearances,always....especially w/big cams/big pistons. 8. precise measuring tools will be needed. 9. be careful w/parts that may be damaged during shipping..ex. bent cams, etc. 10. this is just basic stuff.... there is a wealth of combinations for parts,and opinions out there.. these are just my thoughts to try and assist you guys/gals. remember a well built engine is no different than any other consumer product....you get what you pay for. 11. always, pre-lube engine prior to installing. in closing, i support other engine builders out there and welcome their comments...as well as anyone elses. .... if you need further asst. call me at (714) 879-9671..... free consultation. see-ya next time @ engine building tips part 2.
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: OC2Vegas on March 25, 2008, 08:15:22 PM: I made it a lil easier to read, at least for me, anyways! ;D

1. take notes/pictures during dis.assy....it helps.
2. clean/mag/inspect/pressure check if in doubt.
3.remove all oil gallery plugs and freeze plugs.
4. stamp/mark all parts.
5. pre.assy. is a must to check all oil clearances/contact points,before final assy..
6. check cam fit/degree cam..a must.
7. check valve/piston clearances,always....especially w/big cams/big pistons.
8. precise measuring tools will be needed.
9. be careful w/parts that may be damaged during shipping..ex. bent cams, etc.
10. this is just basic stuff.... there is a wealth of combinations for parts,and opinions out there.. these are just my thoughts to try and assist you guys/gals. remember a well built engine is no different than any other consumer product....you get what you pay for.
11. always, pre-lube engine prior to installing.

in closing, i support other engine builders out there and welcome their comments...as well as anyone elses. .... if you need further asst. call me at (714) 879-9671..... free consultation.

see-ya next time @ engine building tips part 2.
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: Ralph Brunt on March 25, 2008, 08:22:21 PM: now i can appreciate the tips, but, call me hesitant if you want, but lets see some of your work, what do you work on? ford, chev, chrys, toyota???? boats, cars, bikes?
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: speedymopars on March 25, 2008, 08:44:15 PM: Isn't that where Place Diverter is?
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: GAWnCA on March 25, 2008, 08:52:43 PM: Quote from: speedymopars on March 25, 2008, 08:44:15 PM
Isn't that where Place Diverter is?

And your point being???? ;D
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: speedymopars on March 25, 2008, 08:55:39 PM: Quote from: GAWnCA on March 25, 2008, 08:52:43 PM
And your point being???? ;D

Branching out? Actually I'm thinking it's the place next door, and I thought they were a rod shop.
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: 76NORDIC on March 26, 2008, 11:42:26 AM: Yes he is in the complex next door towards Imperial
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: pw_Tony on March 26, 2008, 11:44:52 AM: Quote from: Ralph Brunt on March 25, 2008, 08:22:21 PM
now i can appreciate the tips, but, call me hesitant if you want, but lets see some of your work, what do you work on? ford, chev, chrys, toyota???? boats, cars, bikes?

Agreed :)
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: GAWnCA on March 26, 2008, 12:03:57 PM: Quote from: speedymopars on March 25, 2008, 08:55:39 PM
Branching out? Actually I'm thinking it's the place next door, and I thought they were a rod shop.

Oh, ok Speedy. I was just wondering about that statement. ;) I was thinking that just because you work next door to a company doesn't mean you know what they are all about and you become an expert by osmosis. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: enginedoctor on March 27, 2008, 05:14:42 PM: check out my website@www.aanddengines.com....almost 30yrs. specializing in musclecar/marine/perf.engines./machining/blueprint assy's...domestic only.!
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: beerjet on March 27, 2008, 05:51:09 PM: Quote from: enginedoctor on March 27, 2008, 05:14:42 PM
check out my website@ www.aanddengines.com ....almost 30yrs. specializing in musclecar/marine/perf.engines./machining/blueprint assy's...domestic only.!
Spaces ....

-beerjet-
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: enginedoctor on March 28, 2008, 09:16:23 AM: "spaces..."?? ???
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: GAWnCA on March 28, 2008, 09:23:09 AM: website@ www.aanddengines.com
^ Before the www and after the @ sign.
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: enginedoctor on March 28, 2008, 09:35:19 AM: website @ www.aanddengines.com :)
Title: Re: engine builder tips, part 1.
Post by: enginedoctor on March 28, 2008, 04:13:57 PM: m&m racing...lets go get my tahiti!! :screwy:
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Post by: enginedoctor on June 28, 2011, 06:52:31 PM: ttt!