Time to rebuild the engine. Its about the end of the season I normally use it, so I have some time to tear down and rebuild. This will be my first solo rebuild, any tips on what to expect and look for as I dig in? I have helped tear down and rebuild a 350 chevy so I won't be going in completely blind, but that was merely helping an experienced mechanic and picking up what I could along the way. What specialized tools will I need (gear puller? valve spring compressor? cylindar hone?).
To get my rebuild kit I need to provide piston and rod size, will I need to take apart the engine first and determine if it needs bored to get these measurements or do I get it bored (if necessary) to fit the piston/rod I purchase?
Standard cylinder bore.........3.500"
+.010 ....................................... 3.510"
+.020.........................................3.52 0"
+.030.........................................3.53 0"
Standard rod...........................1.500"
-.010...........................................1.4 90"
-.020..........................................1.48 0"
Do I get add ons as well when I take it down, or are they an unnecessary cost?
Crank bearings
Valve guides
Govornor gear
Steel points plunger
Thanks for your help and I welcome any input ya'll have.
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