I need some engine rebuild tips

[rhino]

I am rebuilding my 360 v8 in my 87GW. I need to replace my pistons, What do you Guys recommend? Any brand or type? While im in their i am also replacing my oil and fuel pump,Complete berring set, rings, freze plugs and what ever else i can think of.Do you guys have any tips and sugestions? Thanks for your input! Rhino :D

[reddog]

Check the oil pump body and cover carefully for any scoring. Replace the timing cover if the damage is very bad. Costly but a good investment on the new motor.

Kerry

[Shane]

Use lots of prelube! STP oil additive works great. You need something thick and sticky for the first few RPMs to prevent metal to metal contact.

Shane

[Rogue]

don't forget the cam bearings! and deburr your oil drainback holes before the machine shop hot tanks it and ask them if they can check your head bolts for stretching, good luck

[ December 08, 2001: Message edited by: RogueStar ]

[OBX-AUTOMOTIVE]

I REBUILT MY FIRST ENGINE WHEN I WAS 16...I ALWAYS PUT "STP" ON ALL THE BEARINGS...NEVER HAD AN ENGINE COME APART....AS FOR HOT TANKING AN ENGINE...I ALWAYS DID MY OWN. ....IF I TOLD YOU HOW I DID IT YOU WOULD LAUGH!!!!...SO I'M NOT TELLING....SO TAKE YOUR INDEX FINGER AND STICK IT IN A CAN OF STP AND PUT IT ON ALL THE BEARINGS AS YOU ARE ASSEMBLYING YOUR ENGINE!!!!!......GARY ;) :cool:

[Crazy_Jeepman]

I used to rebuild all my own engines. Now I just buy them it is cheaper, quicker, and you get a Warranty with it. I inquired about a Master Rebuild Kit for the 360 a couple years ago, there was none available had to buy the rebuild parts separately, proved to be costly. If you are going to do it yourself, get a good manual, take your time, keep everything spotlessly clean. Lots of checking and measuring of tolerances to be done. Take the block in and have it checked, and cleaned, the pistons will have to be fitted to your cylinders and pressed on to your resized rods anyhow, I doubt this is something you have the equipment to do so you will be looking at machine shop services anyhow. HEY GARY I WANT TO KNOW YOUR SECRET TO <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>HOT TANKING AN ENGINE...I ALWAYS DID MY OWN. ....IF I TOLD YOU HOW I DID IT YOU WOULD LAUGH!!!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[BM]

I would have a machine shop rebuild the short block at least. I think it's worth the money. A good machine shop will give you some sort of warranty on there work. On the subject of pistons hypereutectic are a little cheaper than forged pistons. I would call up a good mail order company and see if they have any rebuild kits. Getting it in kit form will lower the cost. Some kits you can get made to order, but make sure you have the right sizes for bearings and pistons.

[64Trvlr]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GEMOBX/77/401:
AS FOR HOT TANKING AN ENGINE...I ALWAYS DID MY OWN. ....IF I TOLD YOU HOW I DID IT YOU WOULD LAUGH!!!!...SO I'M NOT TELLING....<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

OK Gary, spill the beans. I could use a good laugh right now.
:cool:

[rhino]

I have a good machine shop i am taking the block to so they can bore it and pollish the crank.They are doing the heads also.I got a new timing chain from summit a double roller.I also got an oil pump,and a high volume fuel pump.While the block is in the shop he is going to clean it and bag it. Thanks for the Tips! Ill let you guys know how it turns out! :D