I Need Some Tips Rebuilding a Stock Engine

[Legacy777]

I think you're worrying too much about it. Scotch brite pad shouldn't mess the mating surface up to the point where it's not going to seal. I just find that hard to believe.

If you can take some pictures to show us, that would help, but I honestly don't believe you have anything to worry about.

[Soul Shinobi]

I beginning to think you're right. I brought my block to school where either today or tomorrow I'll touch up the deck with emery cloth, then wash the block. I put some emery cloth to it just for a second before I left and it looked a lot better with very light pressure, and felt much smoother.

I'll make sure the piston rings fit in case I have to file them while I'm there.

I've brought most of my parts home, and will bring the block and pistons back too so I can take my time and assemble the block in my room Thursday afternoon.

[gijonas]

RTV the shit out of the headgasket huh?.Did he get his teaching lisence from a box of frankenberry or something?

I agree you may be overly concerned,the scotch pads work quite well actually,not that you cant do damage but its not likely to be that bad.

[Soul Shinobi]

I agree you may be overly concerned...

Story of my life.

I should have mentioned that upfront...

[Soul Shinobi]

Block went together good, pistons and pins went in way easier than I expected. Spins alright, not brilliant.

Oil pump installed.

Injectors are out for cleaning and flow matching at WitchHunter Performance ($18 per injector, they're pretty good).

Flywheel out for machining tomorrow ($55 at the local Kingsley Automotive in Nashua, NH).

Got some 1 inch sleeves so I can put the block on an engine stand.

Heads have been cleaned, will reassemble soon.

[Soul Shinobi]

Got my flywheel and injectors back. The machine shop said according to his sources the flywheel isn't stepped, I thought it was, but his reasoning was sound (the wear surface was noticeably recessed). Got the heads together, will be putting them on soon.

A few questions:

Are there any bolts that you'd recommend putting thread locker on?

My timing covers were damaged during removal. I would like to repair them and will attempt some plastic welding, but also I need a recommendation on a very strong adhesive that has resistance to heat cycling. I know Gorilla Glue does not hold up to hot-cold cycling, I assume that JB Weld would, any other ideas?

What's the bet way to clean out the head bolt holes in the block? I've tried a long tip air gun but I'm not satisfied...

[beatersubi]

I always use loctite on flywheel and pressure plate bolts. The ones not easily accessable once its all back together.
Try brake cleaner and an air gun for the head bolt holes. Blow air in and 'catch' it on the way out w/ a shop rag. Once it comes out dry, you know its clean.