Laecaon Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 fixed? :lol: yes... very.. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 They are legit! or at least seem to be. So they called me today, said they dont stock that part number, but can special order directly to my house. Same price, not returnable. I know ITM has 5 left in a warehouse in NC. He said 5-6 business days. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted April 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Well it hasnt been 5-6 business days. And then is, picking up a engine stand from CrackerJack Tomorrow, as well as looking at U67 head from H5Wagon. I need to figure out how I am going to get the block to the shop as I get off work at 5 and they close at 6. Unless I already have it in my trunk, and traffic isnt too bad I should be able to make it... Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Who's your machin shop? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted April 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 I was going to take it to Steve's Precision Machine. Do you have another suggestion? Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Not really. Just curious. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Not really. Just curious. Yeah.... Bi-curious hahahahaha JK. :rofl: Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted April 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 So been tearing down the motor. I am getting ready to check bearing clearances. Here is a good idea when taking your timing cover off: and similarly for your headbolts: 2 Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Jacob, I can drop it off for you on my way home from work on Wednesday. Their off 72nd right? 1 Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 That is ok, I kinda want to go to the shop and see for my self. In other news, SHINY THINGS!!! Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 That's cool. Just thought I would offer. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Really, I just still have more to do before I take it in. I just removed the pistons/rods/crank last night. I Plastigaged everything before removal. Need to figure out what my conclusion to that is. But now I have work today. Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 looking good Quote Link to comment
Whats Hatnin Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Just read through this entire thread, looking GREAT! I was planning on painting my goon white as well (when I get one lol). Can't wait to see how it goes after the engine rebuild :) Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Keep it up Jacob. She's really coming together. I wish I had another car to drive to I could rip up my truck. Maybe one day I will.. I'll just keep enjoying your build until then. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks guys! So I finally completely stripped the block. Pistons/rods/crank/coolant plugs/freeze plugs... pictures! So, gonna go box it up. Gather everything and put it in my car, hopefully I will be able to make it to the shop by 6 tomorrow (I get off work at 5 and its a bit of a distance) So in one spot: Block is getting bored and honed to roughly 87mm for 280ZX Flat top pistons 40 over. And I am getting my flywheel resurfaced, since well I got it used and used a used clutch disc... Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Made it! Just got back from the machine shop. Cant wait to see the motor! Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Block is getting bored and honed to roughly 87mm for 280ZX Flat top pistons 40 over. Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Fuckin sweet bro. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Got my main bearings! I am guessing that my rod bearings will be here tomorrow or wednesday. My block should be done wednesday I believe, but that is mostly guessing, tuesday through thursday would be an estimate. Still need to find a head. Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Nice I love shiney new parts! Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Yay!!! Nearing completion of the short block! Only a few little things to do. I got the block back on wednesday. Also got my rod bearings the same day. Mmm Perdy! So what did I do first? Paint the block of course! And then I set about installing the crank So then tonight, I got my hands a bit oily.... So yep pistons are in, all bearings are torqued. Need to install all the plugs on the block. Now I just need to find a head... Seems like no one has one right now... Quote Link to comment
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