Alright I'm starting this thread mid-stride. I didn't plan on rebuilding the engine (nor have I ever) this year but an unexpected stripped spark plug thread let me to taking off my head. I figured if I am going to do that I might as well make performance improvements and once you got one thing apart.... well you know how that goes.
In addition to hunting other threads, I would also like to call on the senior members
of the forum to assist in reassembly when the time comes.
Here is what has been done and where I'm at the moment.
-Thread was fixed with an insert by a machine shop
-Block+head were decked flat for an MLS gasket.
-Cylinders were bored to 553cc for 59mm Wisecos
-Jugs were treated with thermal dissipative coating
-Wisecos were shot with thermal reflective coating on the domes and treated with dry film lubricant on the skirts. (Thanks to calj737)
-Head was ported by Mike Reick
-Kibblewhite valve train: exhaust guides, valve springs,+1mm intake valves and exhaust valves.
-Serdi valve job
-Bored intake seats
-Megacycle 126-00 cam
-Hardweld rockers
-slotted cam sprocket
-Heavy duty cylinder studs (not yet installed)
The entire engine is being blasted and painted except for the block and bottom end covers. During this time I would like help in ordering any parts which sit in the cases that would need replacement such as primary chain, gears, oil seals etc...
Here are some photos of the current state of some of the parts sitting in the cases. I know you can't see everything from every angle but all the gears, sprockets anything with teeth on it looks good.
Yes that is the rear lower engine mount I didn't want to put it in vise and my cases are gone.
Can I use metal rescue on this rotor to remove rust?
I'm a little lost with some of these parts and looking at CMSNL isn't always clear.
