Re: Advice on removing engine?

Posted by Jack Vines On 2016/8/15 12:40:58

Random thoughts:

1. For an engine flush, diesel is as good as I've found. I warm the engine, drain, fill with three quarts of cheapest oil and three quarts of diesel. Let idle for five minutes, rev to 1,500, shut off, drain again.

2. While the engine is out, replace all the core plugs down the sides of the block.

3. I'd pull the rocker arms, remove the end soft plugs and run a bore brush through there. They're always full of crud.

4. Consider replacing the valve stem seals. In fact, I've got some I'd give you for the cost of shipping.

5. Install a rebuilt water pump.

6. While the pan is off, I have a difficult restraining myself from checking the main bearings. Unfortunately, most will show wear down to the copper on the center three. Sometimes, you're better off not knowing ;>)

jack vines