to make the task easier, install the piston / rod assembly when the crankshaft journal is at BDC,, I fear using Ultra slick or any assembly lubricant on the piston / cylinder assembly, it impairs the initial ring break in, I use straight oil on that part of the engine. I use assembly libe elsewhere on the engine, ^particulary on the camshaft lobes where the initial starting procedure is crictical. very good video.
I am a fine one to make comments, but the con rod bolt threads should be taped over or covered with a plastic tube to prevent marring the crank journal, and putting on the rod cap nuts at BDC would be easier. Wish I could participate to see if my pent up observational learning would be of any value!
Its easier to get a roll of emery cloth, it is much stronger and more forgiving. If you polish the crank in this manner, use a U shaped method of polishing. use the same number of strokes and rotate the crank 90 degrees and repeat with the same number of strokes for each journal. Repeat until you have done the top, bottom and both sides. Definitely use gun cleaning brushes, solvent to clean the oil passages and blow them out completely.
I think the oil hole has to be to the right side,, to keep the oil to the camshaft
Nice. I'll be rebuilding my slant six this spring. I'm thinking of turning the pistons backward.
Doesn't this theory only work for v8s?
No it’s more important on a slant due to the long rods
to make the task easier, install the piston / rod assembly when the crankshaft journal is at BDC,, I fear using Ultra slick or any assembly lubricant on the piston / cylinder assembly, it impairs the initial ring break in, I use straight oil on that part of the engine. I use assembly libe elsewhere on the engine, ^particulary on the camshaft lobes where the initial starting procedure is crictical.
very good video.
Should have assembly lube under the ring compressor. Use more lube!
Please tell me you gapped the rings? If you didn’t your going to have an unpleasant surprise!
I am a fine one to make comments, but the con rod bolt threads should be taped over or covered with a plastic tube to prevent marring the crank journal, and putting on the rod cap nuts at BDC would be easier. Wish I could participate to see if my pent up observational learning would be of any value!
I'm not privy to your build, this is my first video I have come across of yours and those bearings look shagged.
Yes, they were marginal at best. I cleaned them up a bit and will hope for the best.
Me hace acordar cuando armé el motor de mí Dodge polara sedan 1978 Saludos desde Argentina
It’s a lot of fun isn’t it??? I’m really enjoying my garage time. I’ve never heard of a polar I’ll have to look it up. Hello from 🇨🇦
Its easier to get a roll of emery cloth, it is much stronger and more forgiving. If you polish the crank in this manner, use a U shaped method of polishing. use the same number of strokes and rotate the crank 90 degrees and repeat with the same number of strokes for each journal. Repeat until you have done the top, bottom and both sides. Definitely use gun cleaning brushes, solvent to clean the oil passages and blow them out completely.
Thank you for the tips!
Cross your fingers kinda work!