LB7: The Rebuild, Ch.2 -- Building slowly

[TheBac]

A picture says a thousand words:

Here goes, guys and gals. Wish me luck. Dont expect "Nell-like" speed, though. This will take a while. Thanks to Durallymax and Larry for their guidance. Vince, I took lots of pics for you.


BTW, what size is the flywheel allenheads? 9/16"? I have to go buy some new tools.

 

[duratothemax]

looks good tom! Sorry I missed your call earlier, I just checked my phone now...are you still up? If so, give me a call back, ill be up for a while.

Ben

 

[duratothemax]

I believe they are 14mm hex, off the top of my head. I can send you my tool if you want to borrow it.

 

[fast03]

good luck Tom. I know it will work out.

 

[8100 Power]

You got that far Tom. Good luck!

 

[JD4440]

You got that far Tom. Good luck!

Good luck bud !

 

[SmokeShow]

You'll be fine! You've got the ability and plenty of good folks close enough or on here to help when you need it.

 

[ripmf666]

I believe they are 14mm hex, off the top of my head. I can send you my tool if you want to borrow it.

X2 that's the size. That and a very strong and long breaker bar or a very strong impact gun.

 

[TheBac]

Thanks guys. Yeah, it'll all work out. So, Harbor Freight here I come.

Took about 12 hours over two days for me to pull the motor. Darius stopped by and helped for a couple hours Saturday, and my son came out for a couple hours and helped on Sunday. Only had two mishaps, broken bolt in motor mount (frame) and didnt unbolt the fuel line bracket (whoops -- I hope those lines arent broke). So far, havent found anything out of the ordinary (flywheel and flexplate are fine, no cracks).

Thanks for the advice on the flywheel bolts. I know for a fact my air gun wont be up to that task. They're torqued to around 200ft/lbs, arent they?

 

[rcr1978]

Good luck Tom, I cant wait to see the rods

 

[ripmf666]

Thanks guys. Yeah, it'll all work out. So, Harbor Freight here I come.

Took about 12 hours over two days for me to pull the motor. Darius stopped by and helped for a couple hours Saturday, and my son came out for a couple hours and helped on Sunday. Only had two mishaps, broken bolt in motor mount (frame) and didnt unbolt the fuel line bracket (whoops -- I hope those lines arent broke). So far, havent found anything out of the ordinary (flywheel and flexplate are fine, no cracks).

Thanks for the advice on the flywheel bolts. I know for a fact my air gun wont be up to that task. They're torqued to around 200ft/lbs, arent they?

Buy a very good 14mm and bar and get a pipe. You will also want a piece of steel about 5' and match it up to the adapter housing holes drill it and get some bolts and nuts and have someone hold the motor with that for you. There well over 200ft/lbs.

 

[TIM Z]

X10 good luck Tom, will be interesting to follow your Build,

The way you are doing is prob the way i'd have too, in the garage with no lift.

Gets " fun" crawling all around unbolting things doesnt it?? LOL

You can do it!:thumb:

 

[Drholliday]

Good luck man, hoping to be doing the same to mine soon :thumb:

 

[skintback]

Take your time it will all work out

 

[bullfrogjohnson]

Coming along great!

Don't know if you have this yet but it will come in handy

also if you have any questions feel free to ask. I can send my # if you need it, Im always up doing something.

 

[TheBac]

Thanks guys. Yeah, I want to see what those rods look like too. :rofl:

I found the first casualty from drag racing and sled pulling.....drivers side motor mount was WASTED. Broken completely in half. Only the little hook was holding the motor from twisting up. Funny...I never noticed it at the track or driving around.

Buy a very good 14mm and bar and get a pipe. You will also want a piece of steel about 5' and match it up to the adapter housing holes drill it and get some bolts and nuts and have someone hold the motor with that for you. There well over 200ft/lbs.

Thank you Henry. 5' of steel, eh? Oyvey. Would just bracing the drivers side of the motor with wood work, too?
I found a 14mm hex today, so for the hell of it I gave it a try with my bar and a pipe. No joy. You aint kidding...those SOBs are tight...and I thought the balancer bolt was a joy.

 

[buildingup]

Looks great Tom! Wish I could have come down and check her out but sick in bed all weekend. Hope to drop in one of these weekends after the GTG when your working away

 

[jpowel29]

Thank you Henry. 5' of steel, eh? Oyvey. Would just bracing the drivers side of the motor with wood work, too?
I found a 14mm hex today, so for the hell of it I gave it a try with my bar and a pipe. No joy. You aint kidding...those SOBs are tight...and I thought the balancer bolt was a joy.[/QUOTE]


You will need a way to hold the motor to keep it from turning to break those loose (or one heck of an impact gun). Henry's suggestion of making the flexplate holder works well and is cheap.

 

[TheBac]

Looks great Tom! Wish I could have come down and check her out but sick in bed all weekend. Hope to drop in one of these weekends after the GTG when your working away

I was also sick but at least I was functional (held up with sudefed) from Wednesday to Saturday. I hate driving when I feel like crap, even worse trying to wrench.

Thanks John. What air gun would you guys recommend? Maybe I can borrow one from someone on my route for an evening.

 

[lotsofmiles]

Coming along great!

Don't know if you have this yet but it will come in handy

also if you have any questions feel free to ask. I can send my # if you need it, Im always up doing something.

You should meet up with him to help, I hear he's pretty close to the 5 exit:hug: