LukeWilson
Veteran Member
Here is a picture of my crank locking pin, it not the greatest pic but you get the idea:
I inspected my cylinder head and replaced the valve seals today. The valve guides were within the wear limits so i left them.
My intake ports were extremely plugged, thanks EGR. . .
I figure i removed about 3/4 of a cup of carbon gunk, i just used a fine screwdriver and was careful to stay away from valve guides and seats.
After i put the head back together i put it back on the block with a new gasket and bolts. I got a couple cans of engine degreaser from walmart and went at the block for the better part of an hour. It was pretty weird stuff, smelt like moth balls and sprayed like shaving cream. I painted the block with rust paint, i have heard that it actually holds up to the heat fairly well.
I am hoping to get the engine back in the truck tomorrow or Tuesday, i have to reroute some brake lines first so that my exhaust will fit. Just a note, do not buy powerbuilt tools from Canadian tire the brake line flare tool lasted less than 60 seconds. This was not my first run in with there junk tools, but it will be my last.
Lastly, here is the multi function gauge and pyrometer i bought from auber instruments. The box is quite small and can do egt, boost, water/oil pressure and temp. You can set it up to alarm at set values and a little light comes on as well. The best part was it only cost $48 and are apparently very accurate. The probe was $36 and is good to 1800 F.
Luke
I inspected my cylinder head and replaced the valve seals today. The valve guides were within the wear limits so i left them.
My intake ports were extremely plugged, thanks EGR. . .
I figure i removed about 3/4 of a cup of carbon gunk, i just used a fine screwdriver and was careful to stay away from valve guides and seats.
After i put the head back together i put it back on the block with a new gasket and bolts. I got a couple cans of engine degreaser from walmart and went at the block for the better part of an hour. It was pretty weird stuff, smelt like moth balls and sprayed like shaving cream. I painted the block with rust paint, i have heard that it actually holds up to the heat fairly well.
I am hoping to get the engine back in the truck tomorrow or Tuesday, i have to reroute some brake lines first so that my exhaust will fit. Just a note, do not buy powerbuilt tools from Canadian tire the brake line flare tool lasted less than 60 seconds. This was not my first run in with there junk tools, but it will be my last.
Lastly, here is the multi function gauge and pyrometer i bought from auber instruments. The box is quite small and can do egt, boost, water/oil pressure and temp. You can set it up to alarm at set values and a little light comes on as well. The best part was it only cost $48 and are apparently very accurate. The probe was $36 and is good to 1800 F.
Luke