BLUE's Copper ZXT

[BLUE]

my last set of micrometers got "borrowed" , so bought some more.

054 by 71240z, on Flickr


056 by 71240z, on Flickr


057 by 71240z, on Flickr

[BLUE]

Done measuring with micrometers at this point , and the crank checks out ... at least as far as I could tell (multiple checks on some journals haha)
I used a short cut on my coding system since my left gets strained

058 by 71240z, on Flickr

Now I can order rod and main bearings at this point.

[draker]

Those darn mics can be tricky to read if you don't do it all the time. I usually google a bit for a refresher before I dive in.. lol

Looking good though.

[BLUE]

Amen to that ! ... lol .. I have to breath in-n-out carefully while holding a steady hand , and even then it's sometimes still not good enough while getting a reading lol. So I take a couple more readings to verify that I was just being dumb .. .

Thanks.

[BLUE]

Ordered a set of main crankshaft bearings

L28et Order Main Rod bearings by 71240z, on Flickr

and a set of connecting rod bearings.

L28et Order Con Rod bearings by 71240z, on Flickr

I already have a full Fel-Pro gasket set for this engine.

I also have a new(it's been sitting around waiting for orders) Beck/Arnley Timing set to install on this engine.

002 by 71240z, on Flickr

Had been trying to decide honestly if I want to hone/re-ring the engine , but the compression numbers really are too good.. to dink with yet the time to do so is now if I'm going to do it at all. I can get a set of Grant piston rings for $40 shipped or something like that (they've been fine in the past) . I've been looking at other brands as well.

I'll have to think on piston rings or if I'm doing that at all for the standing moment , and I have some time to decide in between while the bearings ship + I work on other stuff.

That's it for now

BLUE

[BLUE]

Not much of an update lol

Grabbed my flexshaft/grinder/carver motor thingy ...

grinder carver by 71240z, on Flickr

finished grinding most of the bolt that was in there.. until I get a steel insert or tap it I'm leaving what's left for "meat"

004 by 71240z, on Flickr


005 by 71240z, on Flickr

tappity tap ..

006 by 71240z, on Flickr

center punched the last bolt to be drilled/extracted.

003 by 71240z, on Flickr

and started drilling that tonight for a bit , and it all takes time lol.

[draker]

I feel your pain! Good luck with those.

I take it personal when the bolts done come out easy.

[BLUE]

Thanks.. I need the luck hehe.

You def had more pain than I with these haha.

Yeah it does seem to get a little personal in the process.

[draker]

A clean center punch would have worked wonders. I skipped that step.. and as a result had offset holes. ah well! next time I guess. haha

[BLUE]

haha I did that on the other hole ..

[510freak]

haha I did that on the other hole ..

[BLUE]

haha I did that on the other hole ..

hahaha .. didn't think of it like that

[510freak]

haha I did that on the other hole ..

hahaha .. didn't think of it like that

And why the heck not

[BLUE]

I was going through and inspecting the head today. Was planning on adjusting all the valves. Well not sure why I didn't realize right away this head needed thread-certs for the hydraulic-lifter to mechanical-lifter conversion it under wen't before I took possession o the car. Sorry Arche I remember you told me that it was converted when I was chatting with ya ... I have no clue why I didn't connect 2 + 2 together lol.

#5 Intake mechanical lifter. (sorry for hard on eyes blurry pic .. camera refused to focus)

005 by 71240z, on Flickr

Pulled it out along with related stuff.

009 by 71240z, on Flickr

insert is on the left. Cool stuff good quality !

008 by 71240z, on Flickr

[BLUE]

Also my main crankshaft bearings came in today. Sealed Power woohooo !


016 by 71240z, on Flickr


017 by 71240z, on Flickr

[DRIVEN]

Man, I love threads with lots of pics.

[BLUE]

Man, I love threads with lots of pics.

Thanks DRIVEN I do to.


ordered a D21 KA24E high volume oil pump tonight.


KA24E - Oil Pump by 71240z, on Flickr

[Laecaon]

Its nice having a nice new oil pump. Course, a KA pump isnt much of an upgrade for this motor, as that is what the turbo motors came with stock.

[BLUE]

Its nice having a nice new oil pump. Course, a KA pump isnt much of an upgrade for this motor, as that is what the turbo motors came with stock.

It is nice having a new oil pump !! (Knowing the old ones are typically ok)
Yup ! .. and I've always wanted to say I bought a new KA D21 high volume oil pump for my engine .. not really sure why ...

[BLUE]

Connecting rod bearings came in. (bearings looked good even though the box didn't )
Picked up a bottle of Permatex AVIATION FORM-A-GASKET #3 (thinned with 188 proof de-natured alcohol). NOTE: this isn't #1 or #2 .. easier to work with although I like #2 as well. I will never use unless I plan on never touching the part/area again ... #1 (that's what I call it they just call Aviation Form-A-Gasket).
Also a can of Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket.

026 by 71240z, on Flickr

Measuring cylinder walls with my telescoping gauges. (pistons shall be out for all the recorded measurements..plenty of them )
Hard to hold this straight where you want it and take a picture of what's going on .. lol.

012 by 71240z, on Flickr


013 by 71240z, on Flickr

lock the stop(not to wrench on it) and swoop it out carefully. (edges are beveled or slightly pointed .. not flat like my micrometers).

014 by 71240z, on Flickr