jfz80
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Enabler. 
Jump on in Jon, it all worked out for Alice
Jump on in Jon, it all worked out for Alice
Project - Not so Nice
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For the deck surface, gasket scraper, then scotch brite pad on die grinder (do NOT focus too much on one area), then finally (if you have one) a stone to make sure it's flat. That should leave you with a good block deck to put the head on. Use plenty of fluid to wash the garbage down into the oil pan.
I do brake cleaner to dissolve crap and general clean, then engine oil with the stone, and finally acetone right before assembly. Stoning is not necessary, more of an "above and beyond" step.
Something like this would do the trick:
Amazon.com: Double-Sided Knife Sharpening Stone Multi-Colored - 600/1000 Grit by Utopia Kitchen: Kitchen & Dining
Amazon.com: Double-Sided Knife Sharpening Stone Multi-Colored - 600/1000 Grit by Utopia Kitchen: Kitchen & Dining
S4Cruiser
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Haven't had time to pull the oil pan, etc. but will tomorrow.
Question - the distributor appears to be stuck. It rotates but won't pull out (I did remove the screw in the slotted section). I've searched and read up on tapping it out from below, but how hard can I tap? I've tapped with relative restraint via a wooden dowel but that's it. Looking for some direction. @Rice @GLTHFJ60
Question - the distributor appears to be stuck. It rotates but won't pull out (I did remove the screw in the slotted section). I've searched and read up on tapping it out from below, but how hard can I tap? I've tapped with relative restraint via a wooden dowel but that's it. Looking for some direction. @Rice @GLTHFJ60
I suggest no tapping unless you are talking rubber mallet. A good collection of carbonized oil and corrosion on the dizzy collar can make it seem impossible but it will come .... a massive amount of pulling while twisting should do it.
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S4Cruiser
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Distributor is out...required a bit of persuasion. Also pulled the oil pan, man that gasket is a BITCH. No surprises in the pan which is a relief.
Pulled the oil cooler as well...is the contraption it attaches to and the oil filter removable? I removed the (4) 12mm bolts but not sure if there are more before it can be removed??
Pulled the oil cooler as well...is the contraption it attaches to and the oil filter removable? I removed the (4) 12mm bolts but not sure if there are more before it can be removed??
Yes the contraption can be removed lol. Why do you want to?
Should just be those bolts, but it's been a while since I've done it.
Should just be those bolts, but it's been a while since I've done it.
S4Cruiser
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Had some time today to do some parts washing, wire wheeling and etch priming. Hope to paint them with some high temp paint tomorrow. First time using my 15 dollar parts washer and it worked great. Used Crown PSC 1000 wash from Tractor Supply. Only 40 bucs for 5 gallons and its basically naphtha. No real voc and its not super rough on hands (but wore nitrile gloves).
Also soaked a bunch of nasty bolts (side cover, oil pan, etc.) in wax and degreaser in plastic bottles overnight. Amazing how clean they came!
Exhaust heat shield
Bell housing cover
Also soaked a bunch of nasty bolts (side cover, oil pan, etc.) in wax and degreaser in plastic bottles overnight. Amazing how clean they came!
Exhaust heat shield
Bell housing cover
S4Cruiser
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More painting today...engine / drivetrain peices. Doing something a little bit different on color, not going with the typical black but a hammered black. We'll see how it holds up to heat, etc. I've used it on a number of older tools and it seams to be pretty durable. Block and below will be hammered black, head typical black in a high heat paint, valve cover hammered silver.
Oil cooler and some engine splash shields (in satin black).
Also picked up these guys last week. All the old brake lines were trash as they were the smaller sized fittings. This seemed easier than buying the tools and bending my own. Full set that are exact replicas of stock but the larger fittings.
Oil cooler and some engine splash shields (in satin black).
Also picked up these guys last week. All the old brake lines were trash as they were the smaller sized fittings. This seemed easier than buying the tools and bending my own. Full set that are exact replicas of stock but the larger fittings.
Damn dude.
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Jon, I'm going to leave my 40 with you after Relic Run, no rush on it - just as long as it ends up as amazing as yours, I'm ok.
