Engine assembly/cleaning parts.
02-23-2006, 06:36 PM
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Engine assembly/cleaning parts.
Ive got the head off for my arp studs and cometic HG.. never really assembeled anything internal..
I carefully took everything apart.. labeled etc. Now, its got that dirty oil smell, and before i put everything back together i want to make sure i clean it all.
1) What do i use to clean like the cam caps, spray bars, end caps etc..?
2) How should i prep the block/head surface for the new gasket.. (old gasket was MLS)
3) Assemblly lube - any kind works?, i should use it on all matting surfaces where oil normally lubricates.
Keep in mind on this, all i have apart is just the cams/caps and the head, valvetrain is still together.
Ive got all the TQ specs, order etc.
I was thinking.. Just wipe the stuff down with some brake cleaner on a clean rag? Same with the block surface and head surface.
Then lube everything up well??
Thanks.
I carefully took everything apart.. labeled etc. Now, its got that dirty oil smell, and before i put everything back together i want to make sure i clean it all.
1) What do i use to clean like the cam caps, spray bars, end caps etc..?
2) How should i prep the block/head surface for the new gasket.. (old gasket was MLS)
3) Assemblly lube - any kind works?, i should use it on all matting surfaces where oil normally lubricates.
Keep in mind on this, all i have apart is just the cams/caps and the head, valvetrain is still together.
Ive got all the TQ specs, order etc.
I was thinking.. Just wipe the stuff down with some brake cleaner on a clean rag? Same with the block surface and head surface.
Then lube everything up well??
Thanks.
02-23-2006, 06:52 PM
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Re: Engine assembly/cleaning parts. (HamiltonRex)
Why did you have the head off? I wouldnt worry about oil residue, just lubricate the cams, and rocker arms, and install.
02-23-2006, 07:06 PM
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Re: Engine assembly/cleaning parts. (HamiltonRex)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HamiltonRex »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ive got the head off for my arp studs and cometic HG..
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Thanks..!
PS. I like to re-assemble stuff clean, plus there was a bit of junk that was on the spray bars just from the engine sitting w/o a valve cover in the corner for a few weeks.
So a bit of brake cleaner.. or paint thinner on a clean rag, and wipe the stuff down?
What about the block surface and head surface for the HG?
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Thanks..!
PS. I like to re-assemble stuff clean, plus there was a bit of junk that was on the spray bars just from the engine sitting w/o a valve cover in the corner for a few weeks.
So a bit of brake cleaner.. or paint thinner on a clean rag, and wipe the stuff down?
What about the block surface and head surface for the HG?
02-23-2006, 08:59 PM
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Re: Engine assembly/cleaning parts. (HamiltonRex)
do you have compressed air and a solvent tank? if so just wash it real good in solvent then blow it off, if not then spay the **** out of it with brake clean or stuff like that and blow it off, if you dont have compressed air than go buy a compresser cuz you need one anyway 
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Re: Engine assembly/cleaning parts. (teg racer 877)
ok, thanks.
I have a small bubble compressor.. runs air nailers and pumps up tires. It should work ok.
Thanks.
I have a small bubble compressor.. runs air nailers and pumps up tires. It should work ok.
Thanks.
02-24-2006, 02:44 PM
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Re: Engine assembly/cleaning parts. (HamiltonRex)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HamiltonRex »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
3) Assemblly lube - any kind works?, i should use it on all matting surfaces where oil normally lubricates.
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Lucas oil stabilizer for bearing assembly.
Marvel mystery oil for piston ring assembly
3) Assemblly lube - any kind works?, i should use it on all matting surfaces where oil normally lubricates.
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Lucas oil stabilizer for bearing assembly.
Marvel mystery oil for piston ring assembly
02-24-2006, 06:24 PM
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Re: Engine assembly/cleaning parts. (DRAGLS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DRAGLS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Lucas oil stabilizer for bearing assembly.
Marvel mystery oil for piston ring assembly</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks.
But im assemblying neither.
Just putting in some cams? Would i use the lucas for that?.. Just for the cam caps basically.
Marvel mystery oil for piston ring assembly</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks.
But im assemblying neither.
Just putting in some cams? Would i use the lucas for that?.. Just for the cam caps basically.
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