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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: enginedoctor on March 29, 2008, 11:05:45 AM

Title: engine building tips part 2. "CYLINDER BLOCK WORK"
Post by: enginedoctor on March 29, 2008, 11:05:45 AM
1. inspect for cracks/flaws on the block decks around the cylinder head bolt hole areas and between the cylinders.

2. inspect for cracks/flaws in the main web areas and all around the main saddles.

3. check decks for straightness with a straight edge. surface if needed. check block deck heights and equalize.

4. inspect cam thrust area for wear/damage,repair as needed. inspect lifter bores for wear.

5. bolt/tork main caps to specs. and check I/D with a dial bore guage. note that main caps should fit into registers snuggly and should not rock back and forth on the block during cap installation.

6. bore and hone cylinders following piston manufacturer's instruction, adjustments will be based on intended use,..marine,nitrous,blown, etc.  leave +/-  .003  for honing  cylinders and select fit pistons to  each bore and make sure that the cylinders are finish honed for the intended type of rings that will be used.. check piston to wall clearances.

7. inspect and chase all bolt holes in the block using only dull taps and tapping fluid.

8. prep. block for assy by cleaning after machining operations with hot soapy water, jet wash etc. dry off block and lube well to prevent rust.  wipe off  cylinder bores with trans. fluid and remove all contaminants from cylinders, as well as all other machined areas...."coffee filters " work nice for wiping.

9. install cam bearings and check cam fit as well as checking camshaft oil clearances. install freeze plugs, oil plugs etc...paint block as desired lube and cover it....you should now be good to go.


     next time...."CONNECTING ROD WORK".    see-ya! :) :)

                     p.s. investing in a dial bore guage is a good idea if you intend on doing your own assy .

                     also, i am a much better machinest than i am  a keyboard operator!
Title: Re: engine building tips part 2. "CYLINDER BLOCK WORK"
Post by: M and M Racing on March 29, 2008, 02:40:53 PM
1. inspect for cracks/flaws on the block decks around the cylinder head bolt hole areas and between the cylinders.

2. inspect for cracks/flaws in the main web areas and all around the main saddles.

3. check decks for straightness with a straight edge. surface if needed. check block deck heights and equalize.

4. inspect cam thrust area for wear/damage,repair as needed. inspect lifter bores for wear.

5. bolt/tork main caps to specs. and check I/D with a dial bore guage. note that main caps should fit into registers snuggly and should not rock back and forth on the block during cap installation.

6. bore and hone cylinders following piston manufacturer's instruction, adjustments will be based on intended use,..marine,nitrous,blown, etc.  leave +/-  .003  for honing  cylinders and select fit pistons to  each bore and make sure that the cylinders are finish honed for the intended type of rings that will be used.. check piston to wall clearances.

7. inspect and chase all bolt holes in the block using only dull taps and tapping fluid.

8. prep. block for assy by cleaning after machining operations with hot soapy water, jet wash etc. dry off block and lube well to prevent rust.  wipe off  cylinder bores with trans. fluid and remove all contaminants from cylinders, as well as all other machined areas...."coffee filters " work nice for wiping.

9. install cam bearings and check cam fit as well as checking camshaft oil clearances. install freeze plugs, oil plugs etc...paint block as desired lube and cover it....you should now be good to go.


     next time...."CONNECTING ROD WORK".    see-ya! :) :)

                     p.s. investing in a dial bore guage is a good idea if you intend on doing your own assy .

                     also, i am a much better machinest than i am  a keyboard operator!
Title: Re: engine building tips part 2. "CYLINDER BLOCK WORK"
Post by: enginedoctor on June 16, 2009, 07:39:22 PM
1. inspect for cracks/flaws on the block decks around the cylinder head bolt hole areas and between the cylinders.

2. inspect for cracks/flaws in the main web areas and all around the main saddles.

3. check decks for straightness with a straight edge. surface if needed. check block deck heights and equalize.

4. inspect cam thrust area for wear/damage,repair as needed. inspect lifter bores for wear.

5. bolt/tork main caps to specs. and check I/D with a dial bore guage. note that main caps should fit into registers snuggly and should not rock back and forth on the block during cap installation.

6. bore and hone cylinders following piston manufacturer's instruction, adjustments will be based on intended use,..marine,nitrous,blown, etc.  leave +/-  .003  for honing  cylinders and select fit pistons to  each bore and make sure that the cylinders are finish honed for the intended type of rings that will be used.. check piston to wall clearances.

7. inspect and chase all bolt holes in the block using only dull taps and tapping fluid.

8. prep. block for assy by cleaning after machining operations with hot soapy water, jet wash etc. dry off block and lube well to prevent rust.  wipe off  cylinder bores with trans. fluid and remove all contaminants from cylinders, as well as all other machined areas...."coffee filters " work nice for wiping.

9. install cam bearings and check cam fit as well as checking camshaft oil clearances. install freeze plugs, oil plugs etc...paint block as desired lube and cover it....you should now be good to go.


     next time...."CONNECTING ROD WORK".    see-ya! :) :)

                     p.s. investing in a dial bore guage is a good idea if you intend on doing your own assy .

                     also, i am a much better machinest than i am  a keyboard operator!
Title: Re: engine building tips part 2. "CYLINDER BLOCK WORK"
Post by: GT Jets on June 16, 2009, 09:14:06 PM
Bringing one back from the gallows? I would also recomend checking the actual bore locations of the mains and cam line bores, sometimes the blocks shift in the boring machines and they will go very offset...I have a couple of extreme examples of the cam bore being almos 1/2" off center.

My uncle calls these "Friday" motors LOL.. ;D

GT
Title: Re: engine building tips part 2. "CYLINDER BLOCK WORK"
Post by: enginedoctor on June 17, 2009, 09:01:40 AM
Bringing one back from the gallows? I would also recomend checking the actual bore locations of the mains and cam line bores, sometimes the blocks shift in the boring machines and they will go very offset...I have a couple of extreme examples of the cam bore being almos 1/2" off center.

My uncle calls these "Friday" motors LOL.. ;D

GT
       Gt......AKA   " tolerance stacking " ::)
Title: Re: engine building tips part 2. "CYLINDER BLOCK WORK"
Post by: enginedoctor on October 15, 2009, 03:32:29 PM
78 Centurian....I thought this might help you ;D
Title: Re: engine building tips part 2. "CYLINDER BLOCK WORK"
Post by: enginedoctor on June 28, 2011, 06:15:48 PM
1. inspect for cracks/flaws on the block decks around the cylinder head bolt hole areas and between the cylinders.

2. inspect for cracks/flaws in the main web areas and all around the main saddles.

3. check decks for straightness with a straight edge. surface if needed. check block deck heights and equalize.

4. inspect cam thrust area for wear/damage,repair as needed. inspect lifter bores for wear.

5. bolt/tork main caps to specs. and check I/D with a dial bore guage. note that main caps should fit into registers snuggly and should not rock back and forth on the block during cap installation.

6. bore and hone cylinders following piston manufacturer's instruction, adjustments will be based on intended use,..marine,nitrous,blown, etc.  leave +/-  .003  for honing  cylinders and select fit pistons to  each bore and make sure that the cylinders are finish honed for the intended type of rings that will be used.. check piston to wall clearances.

7. inspect and chase all bolt holes in the block using only dull taps and tapping fluid.

8. prep. block for assy by cleaning after machining operations with hot soapy water, jet wash etc. dry off block and lube well to prevent rust.  wipe off  cylinder bores with trans. fluid and remove all contaminants from cylinders, as well as all other machined areas...."coffee filters " work nice for wiping.

9. install cam bearings and check cam fit as well as checking camshaft oil clearances. install freeze plugs, oil plugs etc...paint block as desired lube and cover it....you should now be good to go.


     next time...."CONNECTING ROD WORK".    see-ya! :) :)

                     p.s. investing in a dial bore guage is a good idea if you intend on doing your own assy .

                     also, i am a much better machinest than i am  a keyboard operator!
Title: Re: engine building tips part 2. "CYLINDER BLOCK WORK"
Post by: enginedoctor on June 28, 2011, 06:18:35 PM
Nordie, refer back to my ancient posts...they may help  :thumbup:
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