Finished my engine rebuild

[spidernut]

My simple project of replacing all the gaskets and seals turned into a complete motor rebuild thanks to a PO who apparently ran the motor out of oil at one time and scored everything up. After a lot of hard work, painting, buffing and cleaning on top of the work I put into the motor...it is finally done. I only wish I didn't have to reinstall all of the emissions junk.

Special thanks to Autoricambi and Vicks Auto Sports for the parts needed to complete the project. She fired right up, sounds great and I can't wait to take her for a drive.

[garion]

Purdy...

[focodave]

She looks great!
What did you do to her? Internally, that is....

[vandor]

Very nice!

[spidernut]

She looks great!
What did you do to her? Internally, that is....

All gaskets
All seals
Rings
Connecting rod bearings
Main bearings
Thrust washers
Valve grind
Valve seals
Resurfaced head
Shims
Honed cylinders
Replaced crankshaft
Auxiliary shaft pulley
Everything that wasn't replaced was checked to ensure the build was within specs (torque, gaps, end gaps, balance, end play, etc.)
Timing belt (it had minimal mileage on the tensioner, thermostat, and water pump so I didn't have to replace them)
Many hoses

I was tempted to bore it out and go with new pistons and such, but living in California and having to pass emissions put that on permanent hold. For me, I actually consider it more of an overhaul than a rebuild. Though I say it was a rebuild I consider a true rebuild to include at least new pistons and pins, and cams. Since it had only 65,000 original miles it made no sense to replace them.

[focodave]

Nice !!
Where did you ever find a crankshaft?
Was it re-ground -- or stock?

[bradartigue]

Beautiful work.

[paintdudeluke]

what was the price tag on the rebuild project?

[DocGraphics]

Wow John, that is a very pretty site to behold, nice job!

I have mine cleaned up good but that is incredible, someday I hope to go all the way thru mine (when she gets tired) & I hope it comes out like that!

Are you planning on coming up north again this year? If so let me know when & we can meet up again, maybe take a drive this time.

Kudos brother!

[spidernut]

A friend had a crankshaft that I bought from him. It was in perfect condition and mic'd out perfectly for my motor.

The total cost was about $850 for the rebuild and I did everything except the valve grind and resurfacing. That includes several new tools I needed and/or wanted, paint, hoses, and the engine stand I bought. That does not include fluids for the car or for me.

Compare that to $2,250 for a new short block and $495 for a rebuilt head plus shipping costs, $1,600 for installation and I saved $3,495.

[DocGraphics]

Thats not a bad tally for the job, gives me a little more inspiration to take it on when the time comes.
(I used to do a rering job on 1st & 2nd Hondas for under $200 or under $400 with machining & pistons, kits available then & cheap)

Good to know if you can do the work yourself it is still cost effective

[fiat218]

That's looks so good, good job
but does it RUN

I would love to try rebuild a engine, maybe my 1608. After I'm done with this 69 project, but what would I do with the engine after it done

[wizard124]

Congrats John! Looks great. You knocked that out pretty fast!

I've decided to pull my engine and tranny. It may be a few more weeks before I can. The current project is installing some new Christmas appliances for my lovely wife. Found some dry rot under the reefer....project creep

[giuliot60]

Looking Good!

[PininF]

Very clean and tidy… just the way I like it

Cheers
John