Hi Tyson:
I didn't realize that you had the engine out when I offered my advice.
Vince has wisely pointed out that if you do what I suggested you must
disable the ignition.
Regarding your crankshaft. It isn't necessary to measure the bearing
clearances if you are going to remove the crank. Once the crank is out you
must use a micrometer to measure the journal diameters. This will tell you
whether the crank is in need of turning or can be refitted as is.
The amount of water you are finding in this engine is worrisome. You will
have to completely disassemble the engine and send it out to be hot-tanked
and inspected. The crank will have to thoroughly cleaned as well. I
suggest that you might consider having a good machine shop look at the
whole thing before you start spending money. The engine may have suffered
terminal damage, in which case you will need to find a good rebuildable
core.
John McEwen
>Wow, engines seem to be a hot topic this weekend!
>Now, I have the right socket and am about to try to
>pull off the crankshaft nut (engine is out of car).
>This is an engine that has sat for 13 years. A healthy
>amount of water was mixed into the black thick
>what-used-to-be motor oil. The engine turns
>over freely and there is a ridge at the top of the bores.
>This is the same engine I said squirted water when
>I turned it over.
>How can I tell if this engine needs a full rebuild? I know
>the flywheel needs help...it's rusty. The water passages
>are rusty and the bores have a faint touch of surface
>rust.
>Do I go ahead and pull the crankshaft or must I measure
>the bearing clearances before.
>Eager to learn!
>
>Tyson
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