Subject	Use more lube...
Posted by	AHos(Chicago) on January 26, 2012 at 9:01 AM
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In Reply To	Another question for the knowledgeable... posted by Coldfusown on January 26, 2012 at 05:42 AM
Message	Just finished my first engine build, so I am no expert. But I would suggest using more assembly lube, you cant be too careful. I had my machine shop mic the block for me and I bought all my bearings off their measurements. As for the crank spinning - iirc the crank spun extremely easy with a wrench on it... There will be some resistance with turning it by hand. With rods and pistons on and spark plugs removed I could spin the motor pretty easy with a socket, once everything was assembled. Good luck!! Building your own motor is VERY satisfying. Just don't cut corners or you'll regret it!
Follow Ups	So girlfriend out...car parts welcome into dining room :) - Coldfusown 22:54:25 01/25/12 Plenum looks sharp! - Jayru 23:13:10 01/25/12 Plenum looks really good! I like! - BlackholeZ 23:19:26 01/25/12 That is sexy, but I'd never coat the TB surfaces - CoHPhasor 01:38:45 01/26/12 I was thinking about that to. I have some high grit - Coldfusown 01:50:28 01/26/12 If you sand go around the circumference, not - CoHPhasor 02:07:27 01/26/12 have a mapp/propane torch? - BlackholeZ 02:10:09 01/26/12 vht does smell horrible while baking in... - white22sky 19:28:30 01/26/12 Another question for the knowledgeable... - Coldfusown 05:42:50 01/26/12 Was crank measured prior to assembly, mirror polished? - CmyZ 07:42:03 01/26/12 Use more lube... - AHos(Chicago) 09:01:45 01/26/12 depends on cylinder bore finish - aliaZ 11:26:26 01/26/12 Don, what grit finish hone do you recommend - ZXoltan 11:30:39 01/26/12 I'd have to ask my machinist (n/m) - aliaZ 11:53:16 01/26/12 280. - na300zx (OH) 15:29:24 01/26/12 I think in a red car that will look really good. - Boosted1 06:19:09 01/26/12 good point (n/m) - BlackholeZ 14:08:40 01/26/12 NICE! Looks like the finish on mine except mine is - MidLifeZ (DFW) 15:30:41 01/26/12 Looks good, yes my car is Aztec red so I am kinda going with - Coldfusown 16:11:18 01/26/12 Do you know what brand and or shade that plenum is? - PiotrC70 19:04:07 01/26/12 Sorry, dont have that info and it is only barely glossy,not - MidLifeZ (DFW) 06:54:18 01/27/12 Cool. Thanks anyways. (n/m) - PiotrC70 09:21:53 01/27/12
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