OP
OP
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Ehh, sorry, been a hectic week for me. I will try to post an update soon, haven't had a chance to really work on the poor thing. Last time I was working on it, I got a nice slice along the length of my arm, elbow to wrist on a piece of gasket for the exhaust manifolds. May not be able to do much as my arm really bothers me right now. Bad enough I was transported in an ambulance and didn't get stitches... Ended up having staples. Metal was as sharp as a scalpel, didn't feel it at all, then I look and see a massive pool of red.
EDIT
Day 8 and 9
8:
I decided I would go ahead and install the exhaust, my only words are that sheet metal gaskets, and heatshields are your worst enemy. Ended up in ER over these after getting the last thing installed. Called it a day.
9: Finished installing exhaust components, mostly the cross over and front manifold heat shields, wasn't that bad compared to the back side of the engine.
I have also installed the LIM gaskets, AIR Induction tubes, one engine mount bracket, spark plugs, right side push rods and rocker arms. I took a note of the rocker arms as they are installed in the same order as removed. Remember how I said the left side of the right head had loose head bolts and had serious damage? Well, even the rocker arms are in horrible shape. Chem-Dip isn't enough to get them back to the new condition they should be in. Needless to say, I am going to deal with it. When I get money (approximately $900) all the rocker arms are being replaced with roller types for better fuel mileage. Not going for power, but instead of sliding on the valve stems, the rockers would roll across them. This will free up some power (not enough to matter), but should significantly help with fuel mileage.
Remainder to do today;
Install left side push rods and rockers, clean the LIM, install the LIM, replace fuel injectors (got a good deal on brand new ones at GM as I was buying a full set, got 30% off) install fuel rail, install various other things. Might even think about finishing up my upper intake manifold. Actually, I think I will play with the upper first since that is the easy part right now. Have had virtually no sleep the last 3 days.
Almost looks like a brand new engine, doesn't it?
EDIT
Day 8 and 9
8:
I decided I would go ahead and install the exhaust, my only words are that sheet metal gaskets, and heatshields are your worst enemy. Ended up in ER over these after getting the last thing installed. Called it a day.
9: Finished installing exhaust components, mostly the cross over and front manifold heat shields, wasn't that bad compared to the back side of the engine.
I have also installed the LIM gaskets, AIR Induction tubes, one engine mount bracket, spark plugs, right side push rods and rocker arms. I took a note of the rocker arms as they are installed in the same order as removed. Remember how I said the left side of the right head had loose head bolts and had serious damage? Well, even the rocker arms are in horrible shape. Chem-Dip isn't enough to get them back to the new condition they should be in. Needless to say, I am going to deal with it. When I get money (approximately $900) all the rocker arms are being replaced with roller types for better fuel mileage. Not going for power, but instead of sliding on the valve stems, the rockers would roll across them. This will free up some power (not enough to matter), but should significantly help with fuel mileage.
Remainder to do today;
Install left side push rods and rockers, clean the LIM, install the LIM, replace fuel injectors (got a good deal on brand new ones at GM as I was buying a full set, got 30% off) install fuel rail, install various other things. Might even think about finishing up my upper intake manifold. Actually, I think I will play with the upper first since that is the easy part right now. Have had virtually no sleep the last 3 days.
Almost looks like a brand new engine, doesn't it?
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