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They can bore, hone, hot tank, and install new cam bearings in 3-4 hours? I'd say that's not too bad at all. Before you go all out on...
Apr 9, 2024
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I got my Fowler 5" micrometer and think I was able to figure out how to zero out the bore gauge @ 4.1100". After making sure the...
Apr 8, 2024
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Agreed. I got this far, so might as well. Just waiting on the 5" micrometer so that I can take some measurements and start going to...
Apr 8, 2024
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I think that you should hone the rest of the cylinders and put the other pistons back with new rings.
Apr 8, 2024
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I did hone #5 a good bit and this is where I'm at right now: You can feel those groves, but a fingernail doesn't catch in them...
Apr 8, 2024
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Besides #5 that sure is a pretty engine! I'm with @IDIBRONCO and think if I was you, I'd do the hone and see what happens. On the...
Apr 8, 2024
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If you use this engine, I'd be VERY reluctant to reuse the injectors. With 8 burned off glow plug tips and #5 piston that's been burned...
Apr 8, 2024
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@IDIBRONCO Very good advice on not reusing the injectors from the '92 engine. I took apart the odd bank injectors and cleaned them in...
Apr 8, 2024
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Got the block stripped. The 7 remaining pistons came out with minimal effort (was able to pop them out by hand except one that needed a...
Apr 6, 2024
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To get the piston out, I sanded the rusted and rough areas of the bore walls with some 120 grit, sprayed some WD40 on the walls, and it...
Apr 6, 2024
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I hope so! Popped the oil pan and the bottom end looks good: Popped #5 piston and the rod bearings are all standard and have minimal...
Apr 6, 2024
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A Diamond in the rough? Goat
Apr 6, 2024
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The valves all look brand new, or maybe they are the originals ones that have just been cleaned up really good? Maybe the T 9 91 and T...
Apr 5, 2024
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Got the heads off and I believe I found the source the the coolant in the oil. One of the heads is cracked in #5: Corresponding...
Apr 5, 2024
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Got it somewhat cleaned up and on a stand. Looks like previous owner put on a new glow plug controller: It worked so well that it...
Apr 5, 2024
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