On Sat, 22 Nov 1997, Tyson Sherman wrote:
> 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
>
Depends on what you mean by "a full rebuild". Everything that
looks bad should be replaced. The things you may not be able to tell by
looking at them should be examined by a machine shop. The crank is a good
example, so are the cylinder bores. Once the engine is stripped down it
will be light enough to pick op by hand and put in the trunk of a car.
After the machine shop measures everything they can tell you what size
rings and bearings to get. Don't skimp on parts since your labor will be
worth more than the parts are worth. Make a list of everything you need
and compare prices. You may find it cheaper to go to several suppliers.
...Art
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