Re: 2.0 Engine rebuild questions

["Paul Irvine" <pi@domain.elided>]

Ken:

All I use is a regular dial caliper a 3" micrometer (for the valve shims)
and a regular set of feeler gauges. Use Plasti-gauge for the bearings. Most
of the special tools to hold the liners in place or lock the flywheel you
can make yourself. I wouldn't bother with a bore gauge or try to salvage the
old liners, just buy a new set. Since you've got it all torn apart, why do a
half ass job? You'll need a standard ring compressor tool and if you want to
take the head apart yourself you'll need a special adapter and a standard
valve spring compressor. It would be nice to have a dial gauge for setting
TDC and stuff but I've never had the luxury, just eyeballed it.

There might be something I'm forgetting off the top of my head but I think
that's about it. Have fun.

Paul Irvine - Antioch CA
Project Alfa - http://home.pcmagic.net/pi


>I would like to know what micrometers I will need to
>purchase in order to make measurements during my
>upcoming rebuild. I looked through the rebuild manula
>on the cardisc and it seems that measurements from
>really small to 4 inches are required. Some require
>tenth-of-a-mil accuracy. I would like to avoid buying
>unnecessary tools and would like to know from someone
>with rebuilding experience which micrometers are
>necessary and to what accuracy. I will need a bore
>gage as well. While I'm at it, what other special
>tools are absolutely necessary. The manual shows many
>that i think can be worked around.
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