|
Todd - as all the nuts show the same thread , it is not a single bolt defect. I have used an endoscope to look at the back of the bolts. They are all seated perfect and did not overturn.
In that case I received the wrong bolts. These must be 2.0 bolts in 2.2 rods. I bought these from a reputable dealer , and as we do not live in a perfect world , I will get new ones from another source. |
Rookie mistake # many
I can not believe I missed something like this .
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1313715805.jpg |
Case apart again - cleaning Loctite off casehalves must be the top rated hobby on this forum.
New bolts suppose to arrive tomorrow. This time I will use my micrometer to make sure I receive what I paid for. |
New rod bolts
New rod bolts received and installed - torqued to 39 Ft-Lb using oil as lubricant to overcome friction.
I will use Curil-T , Loctite 574 , Loctite 518 , and black RTV sealant to seal the case. That will cause 50% of Pelicans to agree with me. If I chose different sealants , 50% of Pelicans would have agreed. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1314145319.jpg |
New ( incorrect ) bolt , and new ( correct ) bolt.
I wonder if using red loctite would have worked on the shorter bolts ? Given the hours I have spend on this , I will not take a chance. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1314146380.jpg |
Quote:
|
Threebond 1194 and 1104 ordered - will follow Henry's advice.
Hope to mate the case halves end of next week. That is the curse of living in an area where everthing needs to be ordered. |
Quote:
|
I was considering that , but because I missed something so obvious I wanted to make sure everything else is ok.
Still wonder if red loctite would have worked. Any replies on the torque I used ? |
If all the threads were engaged you might have been able to get away with the mistake.
Locktite isn't highly recommended for rod bolts though. |
Change in gameplan
Henry - following your advice. The curse of living in an area where everything needs to be ordered and takes time , received the 1194 today.
Hope to seal the halves , and do some more, in the next week. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1314923096.jpg |
As this is a magnesium case , even though an alloy , Threebond 1194 would be the case sealant of choice. Casework was done by Ollie's , and I hope to be close to perfect.
I am willing to bet my left ( or both my brothers's ) , that this build will not have an oil leak. |
My son Stephan came to visit and gave me the extra pair of hands I needed to seal the case. Used Threebond 1194 , Loctite 574 and Curil T .
I used an acid brush to apply the sealants as evenly as possible , and was able to mate and torque everything in 23 minutes. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1315097377.jpg |
|
JE pistons and cylinders - same crank and rods - diameter increase of 2 mm.
|
Torqued through bolts without o-rings , torqued perimeter nuts , waited 5 hours , and added o-rings to through bolts one at a time and torqued to spec.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1315099388.jpg |
|
Pistons and cylinders installed using a 1mm copper base gasket supplied by machine shop - based on work done on cases and heads.
Clips no problem at all - used a $2 tool from ACE. Not one flyer . Heads dry run - ordered new head nuts. Re-ordered flywheel bolts - received the incorrect ones a few months ago , and only realized that when opening them.:mad: |
|
I need 4 head washers , n/a from our host. As the others are perfect , it would be a waste to buy a whole set. Any suggestions ? Are there washers with the same specs and standards available at an auto shop ?
|
A post from 2009 warns against using the wrong / hardware store washers. I found and ordered 4 from another supplier. It would be silly to cut corners and risk the whole build.
Time is on my side , but my patience not. |
Quote:
Nice work BTW. |
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1315168363.jpg
Neil- Not a quality product , but worked like a charm. I bent the prongs a tad , and that seems to do the trick. |
Alternator and fan
Walnut shell blasting , and then powdercoating , will take care of this. Or maybe clearcoat Krylon as suggested by Henry.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1315326914.jpg |
My wife out with friends for dinner - I could not make it because I had work to do.;)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1315363147.jpg |
Orgasmic
The shroud had a few nicks that I filled up with fiberglass , sanded it down , cleaned everything starting with hot water and soap. Then after drying , the purple stuff , water , and isopropyl alcohol. Gave everything a sanding down with 600 grit sandpaper , and again alcohol ( at that stage I needed some myself ). Used Krylon high temp primer , and Krylon high temp engine paint.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1315364749.jpg |
Walnut needed some glass beads to get through the layers of whatever was sucked in here over the years.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1315369283.jpg |
Next on the list while waiting for parts - and having to spend a few days earning a living.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1315371763.jpg |
|
I decided to keep to a conservative color on these.
|
|
|
Carrera chain tensioner update will be installed - but the idler arms are still perfect and will be used ( with the needed washers )
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1315800155.jpg |
|
The red spot in the photo above is blood - the sweat and tears only visible under UV light
|
|
Great job and thanks for all the step by step photos.
|
Mark - my reason for posting as many photo's as possible is the extra eyes that already saved me once , and also to have a full picture history of the car. It is going to get interesting when I start with the tub in a month or so.
|
|
|
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:59 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2025 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website