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So disassembly started in an upsetting manner. Got all the fuel and intake off and up on the stand. Cam towers and heads removed and started taking pistons out. Good news, HAD 8 good pistons. Bad news, first one out hit the floor. Felt a bit sick for a minute and took a break. Rest went smoothly and was left with studs last night. Got up early (2am) and was bored so thought I would check stud holes for debris. All 6 top cleaners and been leaking and pressure washing didn't get all the minerals out. Cut a hanger and went around the whole block to see if I could touch bottom. All but 6 did so WD and a hanger to knock the crap loose. After work, 90 degrees and 40000 percent humidity thought I get a start on studs. The challenge went well until it decided to extract a pound of flesh. (Ok, an ounce of blood and a little skin) Just one more each time I got one out and it was over before I knew it ( or at least before 9pm) Funny what some consider fun, huh?
Chase threads tonight. Having chaser cut at work, I add pictures later. That Friggin Hurt
New Ink. It’s an inspiration to see. It’s written memories like this one that will give you a greater sense of satisfaction when the job is done. You are in deeper than many of us have ever been. Keep up the great work!
I have been a 944 enthusiast for awhile. When I started learning about all aluminum engines, rebuilds, and cylinder issues I read a lot of opinions. Mine has always been, someone else built it so I should be able to.
Started my work life making teeth, dental tech then on to industrial metal work. I have been heavy industrial maintenance for a very long time starting in welding and fabrication moving to machining the electrical and controls. 18 of the last 20 in the aluminum industry. I learned a lot about all types of aluminum and currently still am in a former Alcoa plant, now Arconic.
Anyway I read an article I had to smile. Because of metal finishing and polishing and for the sake of never seeing anyone say anything about it where someone finally states that when exposing the silicone we rotate the pads in both directions (forgive the paraphrasing). Didn't want to tell anyone but logic kinda dictated that to me but no one really talks much about applying AN-30 and the reduction of the aluminum on the leading direction. The "other thing I thunk was" some of the silicone will be ready to shear and particle size and filter capability...........blah blah blah. Anyway I oil the cylinder after cleaning the snot out of it and put a compression ring in and push it to the bottom with a piston. So, right or wrong, good or bad, that's what happens in my garage wit my realigned proton nebulator. (Don't tell the Puritans)
So after some time of being busy and not working in the garage I'm back to it. While looking for the original head torque numbers I happened on an article about engine stands. 4 years of using the same stand one of the members article came up in a search saying 3 wheel stand can fall over. Yup, and if ya ain't careful you get SMASHED. Nearly broke ankle, knee, and hip.
So after some time of being busy and not working in the garage I'm back to it. While looking for the original head torque numbers I happened on an article about engine stands. 4 years of using the same stand one of the members article came up in a search saying 3 wheel stand can fall over. Yup, and if ya ain't careful you get SMASHED. Nearly broke ankle, knee, and hip.
My first (and last) 3 legged engine stand did this to me, in 1971.
Cast iron Big Block Chevy engines can really flatten a stock metal oil pan, when tipped over from three feet.
That's one hell of a bruise....glad it wasn't worse.
Sorry about the loss of your dad....30 years later and it still makes me sad to think about mine.
Your project is looking good. These engine are tricky little things to get right, the first time through, but looking at your skill set, I'm thinking you will be fine.
07-09-2020, 11:03 AM
That'll leave a mark!
Anything worth having is worth working for.......
