joncitizen Member 91 Member For: 12y 7m 17d Posted 20/12/20 01:30 AM Share Posted 20/12/20 01:30 AM Hey if you haven't got the balancer tool already or opened it, just get crafty like Benny and put the money else where. Check if the sump has a gasket, because later on they became a silastic special just like the timing cover w/ 2 half moons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violetpop Silver Donating Members 436 Member For: 4y 4m 11d Posted 20/12/20 07:16 AM Author Share Posted 20/12/20 07:16 AM Ohh I watched this a little bit ago and totally forgot about him modding the tool. I've got it, it is unopened hmm Productive morning with the engine ready to come out. Hoping I can leave the lower manifold in that position, looks like it should be ok and not in the way. Might be a good chance to throw a new radiator in too, old one has seen better days. I'm also thinking about tracking down a dump and getting an exhaust shop to cut and shut some flanges and make it work with my current bolt in cat. Getting the stock one out, I can see its just way too restrictive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,292 Member For: 16y 10d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 20/12/20 07:39 AM Share Posted 20/12/20 07:39 AM making excellent progress already 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz097 Bronze Donating Members 1,751 Member For: 12y 8m 30d Posted 20/12/20 09:37 AM Share Posted 20/12/20 09:37 AM Fits some rods to that gas engine. Open the ring gaps slightly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violetpop Silver Donating Members 436 Member For: 4y 4m 11d Posted 20/12/20 09:52 AM Author Share Posted 20/12/20 09:52 AM Like aftermarket rods or? I'm planning to rebuilt the turbo motor during next year spread the cost over few months and be capable of holding proper power. Undecided on gapping the stock rings but thinking of leaving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,117 Member For: 9y 2m 21d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 20/12/20 10:09 AM Share Posted 20/12/20 10:09 AM Not so easy to do rods in a gas motor as they are a semi floating setup. You'd have to get some aftermarket rods, pull the bushes out of the small end and get it all pressed together again. Not worth the fark around or cost imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violetpop Silver Donating Members 436 Member For: 4y 4m 11d Posted 20/12/20 10:13 AM Author Share Posted 20/12/20 10:13 AM Yeah I'll save it for the turbo motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violetpop Silver Donating Members 436 Member For: 4y 4m 11d Posted 21/12/20 07:23 AM Author Share Posted 21/12/20 07:23 AM Goodies arrived today, valve springs and oil pump gears so im all set to crack on over the break... I have a feeling I stuffed up though. These rods don't look like fat rods to me. Short of pulling more stuff apart, would anyone be able to confirm this? If this is the case, what should I am for in terms of safe boost levels on e85? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,117 Member For: 9y 2m 21d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 21/12/20 08:36 AM Share Posted 21/12/20 08:36 AM There is a number on the side of the rod. 3r23 for thick ones, 1r23 for thin ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violetpop Silver Donating Members 436 Member For: 4y 4m 11d Posted 21/12/20 08:43 AM Author Share Posted 21/12/20 08:43 AM I will have to dig a little deeper to see if I can get a glimpse of the part number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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