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Post by buster on Oct 26, 2021 22:23:25 GMT
specialist tools? ok I own some posh plier type grip thingies for the mag wheel and clutch but and its a big BUT you dont actually need them its not difficult to make a suitable tool to fit the two holes on the hitachi mag wheel. the clutch nut is a bit trickier depending what you've got over there, an angle grinder and a vice and an old socket and you've cracked it, otherwise ask yourself can you afford $40 for a suitable tool? the only other thing is a decent torque wrench with a suitable scale, a few spanners and a basic socket set, borrow a neighbours circlip pliers and your there. as for facilities, I build engines on a bit of mdf laid just inside the garage door on a couple of pieces of 6"x3" whilst knelt on a cushion fending off daft questions from pennine way walkers, you've got california sunshine and kit to supervise
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Post by The Great High Lord Beer on Oct 26, 2021 22:50:09 GMT
I am most sure Prince Comstar will have no problem acquiring suitable help Of course progress pictures will be required, regularly, without fail 😁
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Post by comstar on Oct 27, 2021 5:45:05 GMT
Who’s knowledgeable about the type of chain splitter I need for this timing chain? Would this cut it? (Pardon the pun).
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Post by duffer on Oct 27, 2021 8:16:21 GMT
You don't need a chain splitter. The new chain has no split link, so to fit it you need to remove the crank from the carrier. So while you are doing that you would loop the old one out, and the new one in. Just spanner turning. You may want to consider changing the balance chain if they are cheap enough. Depends on the mileage and wear.
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Post by johnjones on Oct 27, 2021 8:55:08 GMT
Yes I thought the pull this and push that would generate a smile, but an extra pair of eyes and hands are usefull and needed sometimes.
Oh California, sunshine and dry weather helps.
Comstar, your car storage area is probably bigger than our house and it's been raining here for days.
Money worries, I don't think he has many, see his vehicles...
Yes, broken sockets and knackered sprockets have uses...as does a welder, wood, longish 1/2 inch driver breaker bar and hex sockets, wood and mallets.
SD engines are heavy, the more parts you remove the lighter they get, and provide handles too.
A jack and Jill come in handy...
Comstar, spend money on a flywheel extractor bolt,clutch peg spanner, valve spring compressor ( not the one like Ryan's garage ), torque wrench ( do your research for range needed ), jis screwdrivers, strike thru if possible ( Genny, oil pump, gear selector drum plate ) , thin walled hex 8 mm socket, hex sockets.
When it comes to the time, stop and think if using an impact driver or strike thru screwdriver...alloy can be brittle and easily broken, so think thrice, strike once.
Big hammers just break stuff, small hammers are much more usefull.
Measure stuff then go down the scrap yard, bonnet stays can be really usefully and only cost a buck ?
Have you looked down the cam tunnel yet ?
No rush, there's lots more to come...enjoy.
You only need a small area to work on the engine, preferably on a bench at comfortable hieghts for you. You have a sack and Becker workmate, the old style ones. Scrap sterling board is usefull stuff, you have a saw ?
SD engines can roll off a bench quite easily, be warned and make precautions, work aides to make job easy.
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Post by andy1kenobe on Oct 27, 2021 10:30:36 GMT
Bound to be a Harbor Freight near for a selection of tools with prices probably around the same as our Machine Mart.
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Post by johnjones on Oct 27, 2021 10:56:36 GMT
I bet he's bought it already, from snap on probably....
They will do a special "arse wiper" for yanks over there !
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Post by andy1kenobe on Oct 27, 2021 11:29:59 GMT
I bet he's bought it already, from snap on probably.... They will do a special "arse wiper" for yanks over there ! Sold a few of those in my time. This is the folding jobby . Pun intended.
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Post by johnjones on Oct 27, 2021 11:48:06 GMT
Can't zoom in to read the box.
Does a scrubbing brush fit in the end to clean you know what ?
Woohoo lovely...
It looks way too flimsy for a yank !
Luckily comstar is a Brit so won't need this.
But when in Rome....enjoy !
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Post by johnjones on Oct 27, 2021 11:49:34 GMT
Only joking comstar....any progress with the engine ?
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Post by duffer on Oct 27, 2021 12:17:28 GMT
As luck would have it. I am also rebuilding an engine with new chains. I can post up a few pictures of progress if needed. You will need a bit of time to catch up as you need that lump out and on the bench. A bench with a hole in it for the cam chain follower and con rods. So pistons off, rags in place and engine out. Should take about half an hour.... chop chop ! Today.....
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Post by andy1kenobe on Oct 27, 2021 12:19:37 GMT
Can't zoom in to read the box. Does a scrubbing brush fit in the end to clean you know what ? Woohoo lovely... It looks way too flimsy for a yank ! Luckily comstar is a Brit so won't need this. But when in Rome....enjoy ! Works like this.
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Post by comstar on Oct 27, 2021 15:53:03 GMT
I’m not splitting the bottom end in the foreseeable guys… Hence my last question.
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Post by buster on Oct 27, 2021 19:01:08 GMT
Who’s knowledgeable about the type of chain splitter I need for this timing chain? Would this cut it? (Pardon the pun). sorry nick, wandering off topic, if its a suitable size for the pins then hopefully it will be ok? does it feel a sturdy bit of kit?
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Post by The Great High Lord Beer on Oct 27, 2021 19:02:47 GMT
Prince Comstar, hold thy work, this engine is an unknown, top end bodgery is evident, the bottom end may have been subject to similar horrors.
Your options:
1. Take it out, full strip and rebuild.
2. Take it out, set aside and replace with a good engine.
3. Sell it.
4. Send it to me and I'll fix it for 1 million pounds.
Do not risk minimal work, it will most likely kick you up the arse and we've all been there 😬
*5. Have a beer and don't worry about it 😁🍺
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