charged92
Registered User
I finally finished stripping my spare block, and it will be going to get tanked, and magnafluxed. The crank will get checked for cracks as well, and it looks like I will have to have it turned. Nothing major, but there are a few "lines" in a couple journals. The inside looked surprisingly good considering I think Josh said there was around 200000k on it.
While I have the engine apart for rebuilding should I change the timing chain, and water pump? I'm guessing the part under the timing chain cover (besides the chain itself) is called a tensioner (please correct me if I'm wrong). I noticed a small amount of wear on the two plastic "runners" for lack of proper name on this part. Are these still available and if so does anyone have a part #?
I am sticking with the stock rods and pistons as I have read they should be fine at 300-325 rwhp (which is my goal here) The rods will be shot peened and polished though.
Does anyone recommend an aftermarket oil pump or is the OE pump ok?
I had a few things to ask, but now that I'm in front of the computer, do you think I can remember them?
Anyway any tips or recommendations you have, throw them at me. This is my first SC rebuild, and I want to do it right.
Thanks in advance and when the other things come to mind I'll post them.
While I have the engine apart for rebuilding should I change the timing chain, and water pump? I'm guessing the part under the timing chain cover (besides the chain itself) is called a tensioner (please correct me if I'm wrong). I noticed a small amount of wear on the two plastic "runners" for lack of proper name on this part. Are these still available and if so does anyone have a part #?
I am sticking with the stock rods and pistons as I have read they should be fine at 300-325 rwhp (which is my goal here) The rods will be shot peened and polished though.
Does anyone recommend an aftermarket oil pump or is the OE pump ok?
I had a few things to ask, but now that I'm in front of the computer, do you think I can remember them?
Anyway any tips or recommendations you have, throw them at me. This is my first SC rebuild, and I want to do it right.
Thanks in advance and when the other things come to mind I'll post them.