Started tearing the engine down today, I have to say an impact driver is the best tool ever invented. Some of those screws were a major pain though, had to cut some so they were straight edged.
This was probably before the fucking thing fell off the table and into an oil drain pan I had on the floor, thank god. It grazed my arm and something hit me in the face but I got really lucky. Twas a bitch to get back up on the table myself too!
This is as far down as I got today, had to cut the chain that wraps around the cam (timing chain? I dunno this shit) to get the head off, luckily I dont need it and I managed to spare the gear.
Holy scum! Yea its as bad as I feared it would be.
Toast! I was hoping to be able to salvage the pistons but it doesnt look like it. I think Im done with this engine now too, I figured out how it goes together, I have some good hardware to build the better engine, and I learned how to make it fall off the table like a dumbass, good day!
The engine Im going to use is actually from a CJ360, and its kickstart only which makes me happy. This is probably it for engine stuff for a while, at least until i get some cash together. Im going to start cleaning up the frame next, deciding on a tank, mounting the fender etc. Stay tuned...
A little soaking in kerosene will clean that baby right up.
ReplyDeleteTearing stuff apart without knowing what your doing always helps you figure out how it works
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