My B18C1 Engine Build/Assembly
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My B18C1 Engine Build/Assembly "The Black Pearl"
Well I started working on putting all my pretty pieces together yesterday so I thought I would use this thread to track my status. Ill update it as I go.
So far all I have done is clean and paint the block
Installed the oil squirters
Installed the main bearings
Installed the crank
Used plati-gauge on the main bearings .038mm or .0015" across all 5
Next I am going to install and check the rod bearing clearance's
MORE TO COME
So far all I have done is clean and paint the block
Installed the oil squirters
Installed the main bearings
Installed the crank
Used plati-gauge on the main bearings .038mm or .0015" across all 5
Next I am going to install and check the rod bearing clearance's
MORE TO COME
Last edited by CaliforniaDad; 01-15-2014 at 08:40 PM. Reason: name update
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keep me posted if you want to do another build page, that last one you did here:
http://www.turboinstall.net/general-...a/drive-axles/
on axles has already helped a couple people
http://www.turboinstall.net/general-...a/drive-axles/
on axles has already helped a couple people
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keep me posted if you want to do another build page, that last one you did here:
http://www.turboinstall.net/general-...a/drive-axles/
on axles has already helped a couple people
http://www.turboinstall.net/general-...a/drive-axles/
on axles has already helped a couple people
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Sorry, read your first post. You put .015". It should be .0015". To convert mm to inches you simply divide by 25.4. or multiple if your going from inches to mm. Your block is really clean... What did you use to clean it?
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Oh hahaha, sorry It was late when I posted it. Yeah I used a bucket of how water and purple-power de-greaser. Then dried the block and painted it with self etching paint and then some gloss black engine paint.
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Looking good ! Are you running those Wiseco's and forged rods in this ? If so you can block the oil squirters off. If you do want to run them then make sure you watch the clearence between the bottom of the piston skirt at the oil squirter. Good luck
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yep, I plan on keeping the oil squirters as it is my daily driver. I will make sure I have plenty of clearence when I install the pistions. Wiseco gives me the specs for that on the tech card.
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To be honest whether it be a daily driver or what ever i don't think there needed with forged pistons. Everyone i know just blocks them off. If you choose to run them you'll have to bend them (without snapping one) to get the right clearence.
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I'm not sure about the clearences been ok Mac. I have seen them stuck to a magnetic sump plug in the past because the clearence wasnt checked. This engine was a ITR B18c though (standard stroke). I assume the pistons will be the same design wise as the engines more or less are. I could be wrong though....
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last engine i blew up used mahle pistons and the squirters had to be bent a bit to clear the piston and leave reasonable clearance. long story short : check clearance
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Oh yeah you can bet on that. I'm trying to build this thing by the book, since I'm not in a big hurry. Ask 10 questions, check and mesure 3-4 times then put together and re-reck and check.
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Take a look at these video's when you get chance. I hope there usefull to you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpy_By5aIxM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtTXA...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE7U5...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpy_By5aIxM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtTXA...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE7U5...eature=related
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Thank you, theres some really good info there. Its definatly worth a watch if you ask me. Jeff Evans sure knows his stuff so you can't go wrong hearing it off him.
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Yep I watched those videos over and over about a month ago, I have them saved on my desktop for quick reference. hahaha