sdibbers
Well-Known Member
I was able to rebuild my engine taking time and the rover workshop manual. It’s a simple engine in some respects so ideal for learning.
in your case I would look at the following parts to replace:
1) Oversized pistons and rings.
2) Inspect crankshaft journals for wear. Assume a regrind and polish at a machine shop (+0.020”)
3) New oversized main and big end bearing shells to match new grind.
4) Rebore block to match new oversized pistons.
5) New timing chain and tensioners.
6) Inspect valves and valve seats. Most likely you can get away with lapping the valves.
7) Inspect valve guides, they may need replacing. It’s possible to do that yourself once you’ve got new guides.
That will give you a fresh engine to run with.
I was in the same boat of having a tired engine a few years ago, rebuilding it myself was a great learning experience and very rewarding.
in your case I would look at the following parts to replace:
1) Oversized pistons and rings.
2) Inspect crankshaft journals for wear. Assume a regrind and polish at a machine shop (+0.020”)
3) New oversized main and big end bearing shells to match new grind.
4) Rebore block to match new oversized pistons.
5) New timing chain and tensioners.
6) Inspect valves and valve seats. Most likely you can get away with lapping the valves.
7) Inspect valve guides, they may need replacing. It’s possible to do that yourself once you’ve got new guides.
That will give you a fresh engine to run with.
I was in the same boat of having a tired engine a few years ago, rebuilding it myself was a great learning experience and very rewarding.