Passin Thru wrote:
It's a grunt job, will fit through front but you will work to do it and I would consider how much your time is worth compared to a pro. Cover the valves with towels to keep dirt out. I have done inframe overhaul on Cummins engine but that different. Biggest problem is getting the balance on the crane right and not dropping it. You gonna do a short block?
I agree it’s a grunt job which I would love to pay someone to do for me. However, I work as a consulting geologist for the oil industry. The recent 50% drop in oil prices has had a chilling effect on my consulting business. For the time being I’m short on money and long on time which means I get to do the grunt work. But hey, fuel is cheap.
I plan to install a long block assembly. I’d consider a short block but the “mechanic” that did the earlier engine work on my rig swapped out the engines fuel injection ported cylinder heads for carburation ported cylinder heads. The engine worked using non-standard intake gaskets but it wasn’t right, now I have the opportunity to make it mechanically right and correct some more of the mickey mouse repair work done by others over the years.
Steve
