My engine build thread

[tylerrustLB7]

Good luck with the build.

 

[sweetdiesel]

Any updates Josh

 

[JoshH]

Nothing really to update. I didn't get the heads on because I didn't have the little alignment dowels. I should have them on Tuesday though. The only thing I've got done is put the front cover on and paint the block with some black BBQ paint.

 

[sweetdiesel]

Nothing really to update. I didn't get the heads on because I didn't have the little alignment dowels. I should have them on Tuesday though. The only thing I've got done is put the front cover on and paint the block with some black BBQ paint.

You get the front seal in then too?

 

[JoshH]

No, I'm gonna wait until I have everything else done, then I'll see what I can figure out with the main seals.

 

[stacks04]

this may be a stupid question, but how do they balance the rods? is it just matching the weight of each rod? i understand the rotating part but not the rods. good luck with the rest josh.

 

[JoshH]

this may be a stupid question, but how do they balance the rods? is it just matching the weight of each rod? i understand the rotating part but not the rods. good luck with the rest josh.

Yeah, I think they just make them all the same weight.

 

[Stingpuller]

Balance

They will have a big end weight and a small end weight. Then there will be a overall weight. Now if I could just get mine back from the machine shop jail I could get started on mine. Jeff

 

[JoshH]

It's starting to look more like a Dmax. Yipeeeeeeeee

 

[Kat]

:nanawoot::nanawrench:

 

[JoshH]

:nanawoot::nanawrench:

My feelings exactly

 

[Tacojedbob7]

It's starting to look more like a Dmax. Yipeeeeeeeee

so envious...congrats! did you paint the aluminum or is that just steam cleaned?

 

[ripmf666]

What Josh no pic's doing the rods and pistons come on your slacking lol, Looks good.

 

[slowlmm]

nice wish mine was there

 

[sweetdiesel]

Josh
Dont you need to have some wires harnesses on there for the crank sensor and oil press? I thought you needed to put them on before installing that Y piece that goes to the front of the heads

 

[sweetdiesel]

Also Can you take a pic from the top looking down? I would like a better look at the intake runners on the lbz If ya have time that is

 

[JoshH]

Josh
Dont you need to have some wires harnesses on there for the crank sensor and oil press? I thought you needed to put them on before installing that Y piece that goes to the front of the heads

It looked to me like they would snake down in between. I guess I'll find out today.

Also Can you take a pic from the top looking down? I would like a better look at the intake runners on the lbz If ya have time that is

No problem.

 

[JoshH]

What Josh no pic's doing the rods and pistons come on your slacking lol, Looks good.

Nah, that's what your thread is for :rockon:

I was looking back at some of your pictures again last night

 

[JoshH]

Made some serious progress today. Just about ready to drop it in.

 

[ripmf666]

I take it you had to take the Y off to get that one line is there.