Build Out with the old and in with the new!(turboed 2h!)now no longer turbo, but rebuilt!

[mongoose2231]

 

[duncanrm]

Nice work on the Uni-joints! They are not easy until you find the right combination of sockets/press/tools/technique/vice etc!

 

[mongoose2231]

Twas hammer, socket and vice. Worked a charm.

 

[mongoose2231]

The block and head are done, will be picking up from machine shop tomorrow. I have been using this down time to get me parts for this rebuild. Was able to source most parts with a reputable seller that we know, on this side of the pond. They did however screw up on the con rod bearings. We made two attempts to get them in but I kept receiving 4 sets instead of 6. On the third attempt, I was told that another motor uses same bearings and that the supplier would ship two more sets to complement the 4 sets that I have. I asked for a refund and shipped those 4 sets back a second time. I am now in search of a set of 2h conrod bearings, standard size, mark 1.
Besides the usual vendors out in the middle east and Australia, is there anyone else that can supply these in a timelier fashion?
I am going to be stuck waiting for these bearing for at least a couple weeks now.
Any suggestions are welcome.
Pics of block and head to follow upon pickup.

 

[mongoose2231]

Ok, back from the shop!
Will mask and paint the block and head this afternoon.
Lots of work needs doing.

 

[mongoose2231]

Gave the block and head a s***ty high temp paint job. Will chase all the threaded holes as well.

 

[mongoose2231]

Last of the parts trickling in..

 

[mongoose2231]

Rods at shop for small end replacement and hone. I will be starting on the assembly any minute now.

 

[mongoose2231]

Rotating assembly is in! Measured oil clearances, they are all in spec! Great so far. Temporarily installed cam as well. Feels good.

 

[mongoose2231]

Dropped off the connecting rods for small end bush replacement and hone. Should have those back tomorrow. Next is gapping rings and getting pistons in.

 

[FJBen]

Dropped off the connecting rods for small end bush replacement and hone. Should have those back tomorrow. Next is gapping rings and getting pistons in.

Nice work. Sorry to hi Jack but useful information for some. When I rebuilt my 13bt a previous ship installed the con rods/honed.
When I took my parts to the machine shop I used he showed me how easy those part are to mess up and what the previous shop did wrong. Maybe this will help others.

Here’s the bad one: you can see the oil path is rolled over smooth. Measured it was not completely round.

Compared to the correct way. They need pressed in correctly and the right tools to hone without getting it out of round. You can see the squared off profile for the oil path.

They also need to make sure they are pressed in correctly with the right tool or it can get scuffed, in crooked all sorts of issues.
These grooves are problematic and can cause spun bearings.

 

[mongoose2231]

Scary! I do trust my shop though. Will inspect properly prior to picking parts up.

 

[mongoose2231]

Got the rods back, mounted the pistons, gapped the rings and then put them on. Now waiting for the last of the conrod bearings.

 

[mongoose2231]

Making progress on the motor. I should have this in the frame rails in a couple days. Got a new toyo headgasket on, and a brand new oem oil pump.

 

[mongoose2231]

As of yesterday..

 

[mongoose2231]

Oh, and I'm leaving this turboless, just as mr T intended. 'Twas a tough decision but I do want this to last for as long as possible.

 

[mongoose2231]

I'll be keeping the turbo for who knows what future project I might end up with. Or my 22r....or who the hell knows.

 

[BrickRunner]

Oh, and I'm leaving this turboless, just as mr T intended. 'Twas a tough decision but I do want this to last for as long as possible.

You'll need to update your thread title:

Out with the old and in with the new!(turboless 2h!)​

 

[bj70bc]

Oh, and I'm leaving this turboless, just as mr T intended. 'Twas a tough decision but I do want this to last for as long as possible.

 

[duncanrm]

Oh, and I'm leaving this turboless, just as mr T intended. 'Twas a tough decision but I do want this to last for as long as possible.

Nice.. I pootle about all of Australia without a turbo - havent met a sand dune yet that my HJ47 wont happily climb, engage tractor mode and relax as it makes its way up. No turbo required!