DFW: Starting engine build Saturday 9/8

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

I'm starting on the bottom end of my engine this weekend. I cleaned the case last weekend, and I'm inspecting parts and checking clearances this week in the evenings. I'll at least get the rods on the crank this weekend, and start toward getting the case together. Anyone that wants to come by, you're more than welcome. PM me for directions or call me on my cell at 469 831-9738.

boba · 09-05-2007, 06:24 PM

Ed,

Great to see you are getting this back together. I would love to stop by but GAF calls this weekend. I am sure you will have all the helpers you can stand.

BTW do you want me to put your name ona set of these ITBs for you?

Regards,
Bob

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

Hi Bob: You're right, I'll have plenty of help. I just thought I'd post it up for all to know.

Those are sweet throttle bodies! I'd love to go down that path, but that will have to wait. Have fun at GAF, wish I was going....

slodave · slodave's Garage

Nice boobs!

Have fun with the build and good luck. I will be there too soon enough.

Dave

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by slodave

Nice boobs!

Have fun with the build and good luck. I will be there too soon enough.

Dave

Good eyes...

Marco8 · 09-05-2007, 08:03 PM

Ed,

Great meeting you today, and many thanks for your insight. I would like to come over for a little bit on Saturday to see your project first hand, I'll call you for directions.

Marco

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

Hey Marco, it was great to meet you (and your 993) as well. I hope you can make it over to the "Engine Excellence by Ed" shop on Saturday.

88911coupe · 09-06-2007, 09:44 AM

Unfortunately I will be out of town but I'll try to get by at a later date. I am particulary worried about timing the cams so I'd like to see that done. I'll be tackling this myself soon.

Jeff Alton · 09-06-2007, 09:48 AM

Have fun Ed, must be exciting now that you can actually start putting it back together!!

Cheers

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

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Originally Posted by Jeff Alton

Have fun Ed, must be exciting now that you can actually start putting it back together!!

Cheers

Yes, this portion will be fun and clean!

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

I inspected and mic'd the rods and crank tonight, and checked bearing clearance. All systems are go for Saturday.

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Ed,
I wish I could be there to help with Ruby's new engine! It looks like you're all prepped and ready to go!

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

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Originally Posted by azasadny

Ed,
I wish I could be there to help with Ruby's new engine! It looks like you're all prepped and ready to go!

I hope....the rods should be pretty straight forward, I'm using a stretch gauge to "torque" them. The case sealing is where I get a bit of indigestion. But, I've got everything really clean, and all 4 types of recommended sealants, so if I take my time (as much as sealing will allow) and don't lay too much of any one sealant on the surfaces, it should be good.

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

Bump-starting tomorrow at 10 or 11. Should have 3 or 4 guys coming by.

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

Thanks to all who came by today, I truly appreciate the help and moral support!

I got the rods on the crank, the foundation for the build. I also made up some supports for the LH rods and timing chain out of some aluminum sheet for when I assemble the case next weekend.

I anticipate putting the bearings in the case halves tomorrow, as well as the crank, oil pump and layshaft in preparation for the big day next Saturday. In my opinion, when I get past these first two "hurdles", I'll hit stride and my anxiety level will be a bit lower.