[Shotimes] Re: help.....valve chatter and rod knock...

Lee Kelsoe the_big_sho@phobia.net
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 03:45:22 -0500


ok...so when I buy these things....assuming the engine has never been
touched internally before, do I just ask for standard .000 or what?...and
what else will I need to purchase/have to do this job...i.e., special
tools(besides a torque wrench), and any replacement gaskets...?

thanks again people....you all are great...


Lee "THE BIG SHO" Kelsoe
Marietta, Ga.
'92 MTX emerald green
225k and resting for a minute

> From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@cajunnet.com>
> Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 11:12:02 -0600
> To: "Lee Kelsoe" <the_big_sho@phobia.net>, "SHO" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re: help.....valve chatter and rod knock...
> 
>> so is it possible to replace the rods and mains without pulling the
>> engine?...please tell me this is true...
>> 
>> 
>> Lee "THE BIG SHO" Kelsoe
>> Marietta, Ga.
>> '92 MTX emerald green
>> 225k
> 
> Yes. The mains are usually good. If on a tight budget I would just do the
> rods.
> Clevite #CB-1435P  STD/25/50/75 mm. About $8.00 each
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> .