motavated Posted July 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Today while cleaning the borrowed l20b block. I found I MEAN old scratch on the borrowed l20b block. The borrowed l20b was just going to receive a mild hone and new rings. Damn...... That was unexpected.... So now both blocks need a rebuild sort of. This is what I decided... I will Hone out my block as much as I can. Install new rings and hope it holds.... If not, I will rebuild the borrowed l20b... I was quoted 330$ to rebuild the short block on the l20b. It's just parts and prep work. No labor. They will hot tank, cut, hone the block, Order new rings and pistons, polish the crank and order the correct bearings, And install the new pistons to the rod. For 60$ Then can include the freeze plugs "installed" and paint. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 who makes theyre pistons??????????? maybe better just to order a 1mm over bore and give them the Jap pistons. Burt thats all a good price if they do good work Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted July 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 who makes theyre pistons??????????? maybe better just to order a 1mm over bore and give them the Jap pistons. Burt thats all a good price if they do good work He said for sure he can get rock, some other brand and MAYBE NPR. If I get the engine rebuilt. I will make sure he gets NPR... For rings he told me I can get rock or hastings. Chrome or regular. He told me to get regular since they sit better. Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I took the engines to get rebuilt yesterday. Today I called and they told me my old block was cut to short. Causing the pistons to hit the wall. Causing the pistons to shrink? What I was trying to do was use my old .50 pistons on a virgin block. But now that the pistons be out of wack. I cant do that no more? Anywho.... Let see what happens. I was quotes 535+tax on a complete assembled short block. I was hopping to cut back spending by reusing mu old pistons... Lates! Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 My engine died so I rebuilt it. Took my time and trying to make this one right. Powder coated the valve cover and chain cover. and removed all the rust on the parts and painted... Maybe I should get new bolts instead of the ugly rusted ones... That is why the chain cover is not installed a 100%... I also repainted the engine bay and hood. Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I also ordered a alminum chain inspection cover on ebay but that fool never sent it in. it has been close to a month and still no part. Dont buy from this guy ever! I know he is active still posting new parts to selll... DONT BUY FROM HIM!!!! http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/nosms/ Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Motor looks good Adam. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Make sure to put oil in that oil pump Brother!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
nis720 Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Looks really good Adam.. I thought you were going to call me. How did you like the powder coat? Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 That is a fine freakin mill Adam! Thumbs up! Quote Link to comment
hessianben Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Make sure to put oil in that oil pump Brother!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Motor looks good Adam. Thanks! Make sure to put oil in that oil pump Brother!!!!!!!!!! I will. I just want to get the "special" break in oil and prime the pump. Once I get the oil I will put the rest of it together. :D Looks really good Adam.. I thought you were going to call me. How did you like the powder coat? For free I cant complain. I didn't like how the guy powder coated the valve cover. So I sanded the sides down and wrinkle painted that shit up. I was. But nah... I felt bad that your 720 blew. I thought it was not best to bother yah. I borred a questionable torque wrench from the kragen. Lets see wtf... I will have to retorque this head gasket again. Its not a felpro. :blink: That is a fine freakin mill Adam! Thumbs up! Thanks man! I wish I used gray rtv instead. The red RTV sticks out to much. But that is what I had soo.. O well... AHHAHHAHAHAHAHAH! Yep! I Imagined that too. :D Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I was going to say something about the Red RTV. At lest use Black so when your done you can use the rest to build up your hood rubber bumpers(keeps the hood from shaking). pour oil over rockers and down chain another thing I do is hand pump the fuel pump bfore last minute install. to get carb full of gas so you get immediated start up Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Yeah. I prime the pump till I see oil coming out of the camshaft. This is what I do. I grind the oil pump shaft smooth and remove the teeth. Then to spin it, I used to use my old distributor. But this time I might have to cut/notch a socket... And spin it with a drill... Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Yeah. I prime the pump till I see oil coming out of the camshaft. This is what I do. I grind the oil pump shaft smooth and remove the teeth. Then to spin it, I used to use my old distributor. But this time I might have to cut/notch a socket... And spin it with a drill... Not a bad idea there :D Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I am in need of some bolts. Going to the yard tomorrow... This is what was left over from the gasket kit. Anything I missed? What are these for? Is this just right? 11.28 right? But when I put on the cap. The one position on the marker is on the other side. I guess I have the wrong pedistle. Ever since the first rebuild. I could not get the timing right. I paid some one to do it. I guess I will use that all mechanics trick and set it up when I see the spark.... Quote Link to comment
DatDoug Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Jou got it rite mang. Engine TDC & dist. shaft dot lined up with dot on oil pump & then turn it clockwise a hair just b4 engaging all the way to timing cover. It slips rite into place. Did you have points dizzy b4? They face the opposite way of the matchbox. Now pop your dist. cap on & the hole that the rotor points to is #1 plug :D All the extra gaskets are for the stove pipe manifolds from the 76-77 U67 head. I have about 100 of those f'n things lying around. Oh yah, I love your truck! Its BadASS :cool: I'd give my left nut for those rims :blink: Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 spindal is right Just makes ure the rotor point on a plug wire that you will assign as #1. There were 2 mounts on th matchboxes where the tang for the timming plate could be off a few degress.Matchbox whould be a matched set with the pedastal You know when you put a light on it. You should get 0 to 20degs EZ Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Ready for take off Adam & remember..........COUNTER-clockwise on the plug wires :huh: I did it backwards 1 time...doh! Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Something bad happened today. Project on hold... Pics soon... Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Here Are the pics. Any one want to help me out with this. PlZ? I will bust I think a mklotz idea and cut my rad support for easy installation once I get this fixed... Quote Link to comment
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motavated Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 I am going to name this project. "Under destruction" I just cant never ever get it 100% Quote Link to comment
hessianben Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 youll be good man, don't get discouraged Datmike is probly right- just goop the seal as well as possible- Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I got a chuckle out of my name being referenced....but what's the prob with the seal? If you needing help in locating a rear main seal for you trans, you won't have any trouble getting one. Datsun used the same rear trans seal from the column shift 320 all the way into the hardbody. Quote Link to comment
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