sdsurf Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 got my quote for the engine work ... $729 for bore.040, bearings, pistons, rings, and head work... owie Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 the L20b is getting worked on... I should have it back by next week. Now I need to clean the trans, under the body, engine bay, and all parts... Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Cant wait to see it Mike. Bringing it to the Murietta show? Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Cant wait to see it Mike. Bringing it to the Murietta show? That is the plan!! My engine is ready, I need to go pick it up... woo hoo!! Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 picked up the engine yesterday... pics to follow... oooh pretty engine parts :D Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I have been remiss in posting pictures of my engine after it's trip to the machine shop so here ya go: Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 New parts! Now time to re-assemble :D Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Assembly is fun! Everybody likes torque wrenches! Quote Link to comment
inline4 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 New parts! Now time to re-assemble :D ummm they look pretty old to me :D Quote Link to comment
inline4 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Assembly is fun! Everybody likes torque wrenches! holy shit... this wrench has hella torque :D Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 ummm they look pretty old to me :D :D:D:D:D wait til cleaning. I have to keep up with PCD! Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Well I got the crankshaft and freeze plugs in. Man is it nerve racking the first time. Seems to spin freely. I am following the How to rebuild nissan & datsun book. Pics: pre freeze plugs freeze plugs pre freeze plugs freeze plugs baffle main bearings-block main bearings-caps crankshaft in! Quote Link to comment
610SSS Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 awsome stuff mate:cool: Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Pistons are in and the head is on! Piston 1 piston 1 and 2 All4 Head on Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 engine and trans mated:Well i got the engine off it's stand, put in the last freeze plug and mated it to it's trans Pulled off the front drums and painted along with one wheel... Quote Link to comment
dat521kid Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 it looks great, good job Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 mmmm fresh, just needs that cam cover polished up ;) Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 yeah, I am going to pull it off and shine it up... Quote Link to comment
73dat Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 looking good,can not wait to see her finish..................:cool: Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 OOhhhh new parts w/ no grease :D Quote Link to comment
bmxanddie Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 you can take a deck of cards and put them behind the rim and never have to worry about annoying taping. it works really well. Not dogging on you or anything. http://img126.imageshack.us/i/diypaintrims0171nv.jpg/ Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 you can take a deck of cards and put them behind the rim and never have to worry about annoying taping. it works really well. Not dogging on you or anything. http://img126.imageshack.us/i/diypaintrims0171nv.jpg/ AWESOME tip!!! Quote Link to comment
Zombro Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 That is a pretty cool paint tip. That motor looks great. Bright trans. Quote Link to comment
inline4 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 how muh is this rebuild costing so far? I have an L16 in the garage that i would toss in another car if i found one. Quote Link to comment
Braden Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 looking good man cant wait to see it in the truck, what kind of performance numbers are you going for? did you use the stock camshaft? and what carb/carbs are you going to run? Quote Link to comment
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