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I know doing a job like this is a massive undertaking so today since I couldn't work on the truck I made a list of most of the things need doing, before I even start the re assembly process, I share this with you for two reasons, 1. to acknowledge just how much stuff goes into this type of job, and 2. to keep me honest and ensure I get it done
0. make this list 1. clean engine block 2. clean new used vortec cylinder heads (pics coming soon) 3. clean new used vortec intake manifold (pics coming soon) 4. clean K member 5. clean new used radiator support 6. clean motor mounts 7. clean water pump pulley 8. clean crank pulley 9. clean harmonic ballancer 10. clean new used vortec valve covers (pics coming soon) 11. clean timing cover 12. clean oil pan (again) 13. clean new used trans cover (pics coming soon) 14. clean new used trans cross member (pics coming soon) 15. clean new used overdrive transmission (pics coming soon) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. paint engine block 17. paint new used cylinder heads 18. paint timing cover 19. paint new mid mount alternator bracket (pics coming soon) 20. paint water pump pulley 21. paint crank pulley 22. paint fan 23. paint harmonic ballancer 24. paint motor mounts 25. paint K member 26. paint new used trans cross member 27. paint new used trans cover 28. paint new used radiator support 29. paint lower grille panel 30. paint chrome trim on grille black man I wish this forum had strike through text so that as I complete these tasks I could cross them out, know what I mean |
Re: Restoring Rusty - Budget Top End Build
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now i see why you called it "rusty". cool build and i like your humor. it goes a LONG way now a days. |
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Just one of my heads cost 2 times what your entire list totals. If I posted my shopping list it would probably scare you. :lol: |
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Greg , the engine looks to be fairly dirty inside , not sure it could just have 35 thou - unless it only had 3 oil changes. May want to replace crank seals too and are you going to replace the oil pump ? They're cheap ! (with all that oil - you'd think they wouldn't wear - huh .. ?)
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The oil pump and pickup screen is brand new, I replaced it a few months ago when I did the rear main seal and the oil pan gasket. |
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Man I can't find squat on my own thread, lol time to create a Cheat Sheet
THREAD - TASK 16 - Carb Rebuild 334 - Intake Manifold 1110 - Tailgate 1190 - Hood 1447 - Power Steering 1561 - Radio 1745 - Gauge Cluster 1871 - Bed |
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we finally got a break in the weather and the sun came out, so I decided to take the engine for a walk
I don't get how in our fourth year of a drought here in Norther California it has been raining and I mean poring for the last seven days, (things that make you go hmmmm) |
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doctor, the patient is prepped and ready for surgery
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then it was time to [ahem] MAKE THIS ENGINE GREAT AGAIN !!!
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Do yourself a favor and do NOT break that lower dipstick tube and do not misplace it lol. Be lucky you still have it.
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somehow I am always happier behind a wheel, even if it is a 4 inch on an angle grinder, ha ha
I don't know about you, but I can find plenty of things to cut my hands on under the hood, so I decided the engine block wasn't gonna be one of them time to smooth out that casting crust |
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I would replace those steel cast plugs with some brass ones while you are at it its cheap and should never leak if installed correctly that's not a fun job with the engine in the truck/car
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the sharp edges around the oil filter housing got some angle grinder love too, there much better
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and on to the other side
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first we knock off the ugly
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and by zi Pompa de Gasolina
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and second side done
labor = about 1 hour per side |
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Always wanted to do the type of smoothing you are doing!
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something i plan to do when i start assembling mine...unless i forget
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had to go into town fer supplies, yup this is how the magic happens
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it was a nice day so I decided to have a little pool party and all the dirty bits were invited
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word quickly got out and friends invited their friends, dirty little rascals
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and a few more
the harmonic balancer was a dirt magnet for sure, I'm surprised it stayed balanced with that 9 pounds of dirt stuck to it |
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while those bits were soaking I got started on the engine
got the front side cleaned |
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Check your harmonic balancer for cracks in the rubber as it may need replacing and now is a perfect time to invest in that.
Oh and your missing the lower bolt on the right side of the block at the front to secure the fuel push rod. This area WILL seep and leak oil if you do not put the bolt back in. |
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the bolt was removed during disassembly in order to slide that rod out allowing the cam to be removed |
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Every time I try to get out - they pull me back in!
as I was spinning the engine block on that engine stand, I realized that it was sliding out of the rotating thingmajig, so I decided to use a C clamp from time to time to pull it back in, you know to prevent getting dead so if you gots a similar stand, be careful you hear, engine blocks are expensive! |
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time to do the passenger side set of cylinder banks 2-4-6-8 who do we appreciate?
I covered the other end with a rag, and kept the cylinders slightly pointed down, so when I shot brake cleaner in there to rinse them out, the debris would flow down hill and out the cylinder, seemed to work |
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then it was on to the other side 1-3-5-7
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then we cleaned the back side (closest to the firewall), man how many sides does this thing have? lol
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yo Jimmy can we get a birds eye view of this beauty?
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how about some glamour shots
not bad if I do say so myself for a Pollack n a grinder |
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Wow awesome work Greg! Block is looking mint.
Actually makes me appreciate the hot tank and wash box we had for the blocks and various parts haha only now id have to do it your way since we sold them |
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