sdsurf Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Ok, So I am thinking this is what I need for a proper rebuild: Timing Kit for a '79 - rockauto - $64.99 re-ring kit for a '79 - rockauto - $117.99 Engine Gasket set - rockauto - 73.79 anything else? Quote Link to comment
NorCalDime Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 as long as the re-ring kit comes with rod and main bearings plastigauge and are you gonna hone yourself or go to a shop? Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Also Expansion plugs - rockauto - $1.52 each bearings - rockauto - 34.79 hone myself... Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 hone myself... ^ :lol: those are likely the mains, you need rod bearings too. order AFTER you measure ;) pistons reusable??? have the block checked before you order anything you cant return. valve stem seals (maybe in the kit?) Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 ^ :lol: those are likely the mains, you need rod bearings too. order AFTER you measure ;) pistons reusable??? have the block checked before you order anything you cant return. valve stem seals (maybe in the kit?) seals included. so take the crank and rods in to the shop to measure for correct bearings? Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 so take the crank and rods in to the shop to measure for correct bearings? yes, unless you have a micrometer at home... hopefully the crank only needs polishing :D Quote Link to comment
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