Now it is my turn to ask engine rebuilding questions. I took my block to
the shop last night. This is a LBC garage that farms out to a machinist.
They recommended line boring the engine. His reasoning was that this
would help to get the rear oil slinger seal to actually seal.
Is this true?
Also, I don't really understand line boring. Is significant material
removed so that bearings with a bigger OD are required? Or is a drill run
through that doesn't remove any material unless the mains don't line up?
Furthermore I can't decide if I need new head studs and rod bolts.
Any advice?
I have three choices:
a) use old hardware
b) use new stock hardware
c) use ARP hardware
Of course c) would be safest but would also cost over $200. I feel that
if I go for the best solution in every aspect I'll end up with a
$2500 motor, so I need to save some money somewhere. So, is the stock
hardware marginal and do I NEED better hardware?
This will be a 1380cc, 9.5:1, VP7 cam (not too radical), torque motor.
Max rpm probably 6500rpm.
Thanks!
Ulix __/__,__
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'67 Sprite
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