OK I know a lot of you guys do this for a living and probably have some good tips for me.
I've only assembled a few short blocks in my time and never before such a high performance one. It makes me nervous I get the block and parts back from the machine shop tomorrow.
For gaping the rings will something like this from Summit be good?
Summit SUM-906795 - Summit® Universal Piston Ring Filers
Also I should use a ring compressor to insert the piston and ring assemblies correctly. Something like this?
Proform 67655 - Proform Universal Piston Installation Tools
Any other tips please throw this way. Engine assembly lube on crank and rod bearings I know. I recall there been a thrust spacer on the back of the crank so I know I'll have to check that end play too. More questions as I get into.
I know my questions might seem basic but just covering basics. The only dumb questions are the ones you don't ask right? as I said I've put together a few short blocks before (302s etc) so this is not completely new. The 500+ hp is though
Thanks guys
Malcolm
I've only assembled a few short blocks in my time and never before such a high performance one. It makes me nervous I get the block and parts back from the machine shop tomorrow.
For gaping the rings will something like this from Summit be good?
Summit SUM-906795 - Summit® Universal Piston Ring Filers
Also I should use a ring compressor to insert the piston and ring assemblies correctly. Something like this?
Proform 67655 - Proform Universal Piston Installation Tools
Any other tips please throw this way. Engine assembly lube on crank and rod bearings I know. I recall there been a thrust spacer on the back of the crank so I know I'll have to check that end play too. More questions as I get into.
I know my questions might seem basic but just covering basics. The only dumb questions are the ones you don't ask right? as I said I've put together a few short blocks before (302s etc) so this is not completely new. The 500+ hp is though
Thanks guys
Malcolm