78 1.8L Engine Rebuild

djape1977 · Post by **djape1977** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:02 pm

sandpaper?

White78 · Post by **White78** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:56 pm

djape1977 wrote:sandpaper?

I was using a flapper wheel and gave up once I hit the metal mesh. I set the oil filter manifold in a shallow gasoline bath and left it over night. The next day came right off.

White78 · Post by **White78** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 10:43 pm

Here is a couple more progress pictures.

Cylinder Head Painted

Performance Cams from Mark at Allison's Automotive

I flipped over the head to take a look at the valves and noted some pitting on the #1 cylinder. None of the other cylinders have this. Is this something to be worried about. The automotive shop that did the machining and assembly of the head didnt mention it all. What do you guys think?

Progress on the block

Regarding the timing belt, is it possible to get it on with out removing the crank pulley?

vandor · Post by **vandor** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:47 pm

Yes, the timing belt can be installed with the crank pulley in place. On 2 liter engines the timing pointer has to be removed.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 12:26 am

dry cams! Make sure you coat the lobes with the assembly paste that came with the cams!

White78 · Post by **White78** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:36 am

So Cal Mark wrote:dry cams! Make sure you coat the lobes with the assembly paste that came with the cams!

Ok will do. Thanks for the heads up.

White78 · Post by **White78** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:40 am

vandor wrote:Yes, the timing belt can be installed with the crank pulley in place. On 2 liter engines the timing pointer has to be removed.

It seems to be very tight between the pulley, crank sprocket and the front seal housing. I am worried about damaging the belt. At this point it is easy enough tp remove the pulley, but seems like a very akward job for the future.

djape1977 · Post by **djape1977** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:38 pm

White78 wrote:
I flipped over the head to take a look at the valves and noted some pitting on the #1 cylinder. None of the other cylinders have this. Is this something to be worried about. The automotive shop that did the machining and assembly of the head didnt mention it all. What do you guys think?

nothing to worry about

White78 · Post by **White78** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:12 pm

Almost there!!!
Need to put on the engine mounts, carb, coolant hoses and the flywheel.

BEEK · Post by **BEEK** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 1:05 am

what was the reason for the center part of the timing cover to be cut out?

djape1977 · Post by **djape1977** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 12:48 pm

so he can remove it at some point in future without removing a water outlet

White78 · Post by **White78** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:27 pm

Yep seems silly to have to drain coolant to change out the timing belt. Not sure if I will ever need too, but what the heck I am going to be ready for it.

vandor · Post by **vandor** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:54 pm

You have to undo the Tee to remove the belt

As the belt goes around it.

White78 · Post by **White78** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:02 am

I have attempted to install the engine. I am really struggling with getting the transmission shaft to engage the clutch and/or pilot bearing. I imagined that with the alignment fairly close the install would be pretty straight forward. Am I missing something? Any tips or tricks that may help? Thanks!

djape1977 · Post by **djape1977** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:23 am

needs to be perfectly aligned. fairly close ain't close enough.

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