5.9 Rebuild on the cheap: Now Just Empty Every Pocket build.
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Because I want to get my Jeep running so I am doing it as cheaply as I can now. Then when I have the funds I will pull the engine, get all the machine work done. Then install the stroker kit and put it back together again. I have been without my Jeep for 2 years now and I want it running.
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HeyYou,
Yes I totally agree with that. I don't know how many miles were on this engine when it was pulled but so far I really haven't found much wear just a ton of carbon from burnt oil. I am guessing the mechanic that pulled it didn't know anything about the blown plenum gaskets or that once they blew about the oil consumption.
Yes I totally agree with that. I don't know how many miles were on this engine when it was pulled but so far I really haven't found much wear just a ton of carbon from burnt oil. I am guessing the mechanic that pulled it didn't know anything about the blown plenum gaskets or that once they blew about the oil consumption.
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Some carbon is quite normal on any engine. These may have more due to plenum, but as I have not torn mine down, I can't speak from experience. After building this one and dropping it in, I would pick up another engine and set it on a stand to start on building that 408...than way you aren't down until ready to swap.
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Well the block is at the machine shop. They are going to magnaflux the block, hot tank it, replace the cam bearings, soft plugs & dist bushing. They are also going to hone the cylinders & check them for out of round.
So my question for now is? Do I just clean the lifters of get new ones? I don't plan on replacing the cam at this point. I will also replace the timing chain. Anything else I should be thinking of?
Thanks
So my question for now is? Do I just clean the lifters of get new ones? I don't plan on replacing the cam at this point. I will also replace the timing chain. Anything else I should be thinking of?
Thanks
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If the lifters weren't giving you any troubles previously, just clean them up a bit, and then leave them soaking in oil until you are ready for them. (don't try and pump them up though.)
If they were giving you trouble, just replace them, I think you can get a set from mopar for around 100 bucks....
If they were giving you trouble, just replace them, I think you can get a set from mopar for around 100 bucks....
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HeyYou,
I have never heard this engine run so I can't say if they are good or bad. Don't I have to keep them each seperate so they go back with the position they came out of? It is almost tempting to just get new ones. Wish I could afford a TORQUER cam right now. I would but it and lifters and install them but then I am getting into having to get custom length push rods too right?
And I have questions about how to do my valves with the H&S non-adjustable rockers.
I have never heard this engine run so I can't say if they are good or bad. Don't I have to keep them each seperate so they go back with the position they came out of? It is almost tempting to just get new ones. Wish I could afford a TORQUER cam right now. I would but it and lifters and install them but then I am getting into having to get custom length push rods too right?
And I have questions about how to do my valves with the H&S non-adjustable rockers.