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[NeverGiveUpYota]

The JB had blown right out. I’ve been kinda quiet about it cuz this was a huge step for me to take. Not the best bead but it’s in there and it was one pass. I was worried about putting too much heat on it if I had to do more passes. It feels sufficient.

 

[cruisermatt]

That should hold. But just so you know that weld looks super cold, and there's porosity (the tiny holes in the middle). Look at where the weld is touching the key, you can see that it's rolled over, it should flow into the key more. Realistically that's probably the best anyone get with your 110V machine but regardless it should be fine for this application but just something to look out for in the future.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

That should hold. But just so you know that weld looks super cold, and there's porosity (the tiny holes in the middle). Look at where the weld is touching the key, you can see that it's rolled over, it should flow into the key more. Realistically that's probably the best anyone get with your 110V machine but regardless it should be fine for this application but just something to look out for in the future.

Yeah I saw the bubbles too as soon as I took the top hump off and figured the same. For sure tho, my not great bead is VASTLY stronger than the JB Weld I had in there. I DO very much appreciate you piping in @cruisermatt. If you think I ought to, I can add a bit more in the gap that still remains but I was apprehensive about heating the crank up more than necessary.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Timing plate gasket (from @cruiseroutfit) and plate added w/ sealer and finger tight for an hour. Outside of gasket comes w/ green sealer rim, slightly tacky. I added a bead of sealer along that line as well. Little bit of futzing to get it back over the crank gear but I did okay w/o much mess.

New 50 torx screws.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Way off base post today... If its not okay by the mods please remove if need be.
Aug 26th will be 13 years since my daughter Anabelle died at almost 8 from cancer. I have been a tad overwhelmed more than I realized by this anniversary. Always seems so much happens when we really need things to be calm and quiet. Truck is in pieces as you all know. I have faith I'll get it together but the heat/humidity has been oppressive for my wimpy self and I've not felt a huge desire to get out there. That and I'm notorious for doing something wrong which I did so well but was the timing plate and its gasket before installing number 1 cam bearing. I thought the bearing would go through the plate into the block but it just wobbles side to side so I have a new gasket on order at the dealership and will try to get that done in the next few days weather permitting.
The thing that has my head extra boggled is I plan on jumping from a plane with 60 others (all over NE) in a few weeks to help raise 90K for a non-profit group that pays for integrative therapies for children like my daughter was who are now going through cancer. $1500 pays for one year of treatment. So far I have raised $360 through facebook via a fundraiser group called Crowdrise and just need another $1140 to meet my goal. The donation is tax-deductible and can be paid online or via check. If any of you who follow along my thread feel inclined... here is the link. Thank you in advance if you chose to donate. Second Annual Leap for Love

 

[Infinity00]

I’m in - always looking for a great group to donate to. I can’t give much, but I’ll give something.

I know another family that lost their daughter and it had to be the worst thing that can happen to a parent, absolutely devastated for many years. Still are. My dad’s death date still sneaks up on me, I was unaware of why I was feeling bad 2 months before the anniversary. It took years until I put two and two together. I can’t imagine what it is like for you.

Bud, I could never ever jump out of a plane!!! You rock!

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Thank you @evilorgoodtwin, anything is appreciated. For years I’ve not done much as each anniversary has come up other than every certain number I’ve added to my arm. I’ve tried to spend time w/ friends but I usually end up frustrated. I’m very much a solitary person in my grief. And yes it definetly sneaks up. Usually I try to scatter some of her ashes from somewhere beautiful and that’s about it.

I did get myself out to the truck today after kiddo went to dad since I picked up Thurs and Fri for a coworker.
Pulled the plate and the gasket and installed number 1 cam bearing. Definitely is meant to go in w/o plate in place. Quite simple to install. New gasket and plate reinstalled as well. Quit at that cuz the humidity was nasty and I knew it was getting to mosquito time.

 

[gregnash]

I’m in - always looking for a great group to donate to. I can’t give much, but I’ll give something.

I know another family that lost their daughter and it had to be the worst thing that can happen to a parent, absolutely devastated for many years. Still are. My dad’s death date still sneaks up on me, I was unaware of why I was feeling bad 2 months before the anniversary. It took years until I put two and two together. I can’t imagine what it is like for you.

Bud, I could never ever jump out of a plane!!! You rock!

Yup completely agree.
1. This is your build thread so you put up here what you want. Hell I have PAGES of my ranting and raving that I blame on my overly analytical mind.
2. This community has been through more and supports more than one would know. Hell I had so many PMs when my mom passed or when I had gone through my LEA interview and PT test or when I broke my leg that it was insane.

So you put up whatever you want, dont have a whole lot to offer up but I will throw money at things like this any day of the week. Brother shaved his head for St. Baldricks last year, my wife and her co-owners of our salon were the "stylists" that donated their time for the shaving, I participated and helped out where I could. Next year, the hair will be coming off.

And my mom's death anniversary still sneaks up on all of us in the family. Only been five years but still feels like yesterday at times.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Got back under after work. Pulled all the nuts on the con rods and replaced w/ new just incase I stretched some by over torquing a few weeks back. Set all at 45ft/lbs (fsm says 35-54). When I got to 4 (from the flywheel) I gently sanded down the little bump noted on the con rod w/ 600 and oil. Took it down till it was far less felt w/ my fingernail. Number 1 con rod bearing definitely on its way out. Glad you all prompted me to do this chore. Plastigage all measured .025 if memory is correct on that decibel point.

Moving along.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Pulled my oil pump apart fully. Interesting to see it all broken down. Reassembled.
Lightly polished cam journals as directed by the machinist w/ the empty cloth he provided well oiled. That’s one task I never considered being on my to do list. Took very little to take down the one clear scare line that was visible on number 3. Number 2 had nothing that could be detected by my nail but I gave it a quick spin.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Cam is back in. TDC. Lined up timing gear marks and matched to before I pulled photo, first below. Counted teeth from oiler and it’s right on, second photo. Lubed journals well and slid it in which is no easy task reaching under to tip it upward while attempting to not rub it too hard on the fresh bearings.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Oh my ****ing **** me. I’m dying. I set it at TDC no. 1.

 

[89BIGBLUE]

Oh my f***ing f*** me. I’m dying. I set it at TDC no. 1.

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FART!

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Help. Yes I pulled the freaking shaft out to confirm this... I can see no. 1 and 6 valve easily through the plug holes. I’m feeling like an ass here... I’ve gone round and round a few times. I hear hissing on all revolutions. Edited... it does say compression. I’ll throw my gauge in 6 and listen for it that way.

 

[Prairie Swamp]

Thinking out loud...if the oil pan is off with the cylinder in question at TDC the cam lobes should be pointing away from the lifters on compression? On TDC on exhaust stroke one or more valves would be at least partially open? As a sanity check. There are only 2 options for the dots to line up.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Cam shaft is out as are lifters. Truck has to be set at no. 6 compression prior to install. How the f do I figure out if it’s on compression or exhaust?

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

On TDC on exhaust stroke one or more valves would be at least partially open?

I have no 6 and 1 plugs out. I live on a nosy street. I put my compression gauge in w/o the gauge and added a stretch of hose to it so I can listen for a louder hiss but it’s not giving me much help.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

@evilorgoodtwin, where art thou?!

 

[FJACS]

There is only 1 way for both dots to line up.

 

[Prairie Swamp]

I'm just saying cam lobes are pointing down on compression stroke. The cam is what defines compression or exhaust stroke.