This is awesome. Please document the build, so that maybe i will get a shred of motivation and spend some time in the garage to build my engine too!
|
Agreed. So happy you are documenting this in high detail. I wil greatly use this build as a resource down the road
|
Originally Posted by ScottyP3821
(Post 1191338)
What bolts did you buy to mount the block to the stand?
|
Originally Posted by Fireindc
(Post 1192376)
This is awesome. Please document the build, so that maybe i will get a shred of motivation and spend some time in the garage to build my engine too!
Originally Posted by ScottyP3821
(Post 1192384)
Agreed. So happy you are documenting this in high detail. I wil greatly use this build as a resource down the road
I PM'd one of our resident Amsoil dealers here on the forum this morning to order up some Engine Assembly Lube and Break-In Oil. That shit is expensive but this whole mess has been expensive, and I'd prefer not to screw it up by using inferior products. I don't mind spending a little bit more for purpose designed lubricants rather than just relying on internet wisdom. Also, I'm leaving this here so I don't forget it: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1419882080 My rod journals came out to 1.7695" (remember, +/- 0.0005" if I believe my calipers) so I'm pretty happy about that. I've got a set of $$$ Starrett 0-3" mics on the way so I'll be able to tell here for certain soon enough. |
Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 1192439)
I know I am a bit late on this, but I use transmission bolts to hold my engines to the HF stands.
But yes, trans bolts would be the ideal setup. |
Originally Posted by EO2K
(Post 1192472)
I've got a set of $$$ Starrett 0-3" mics on the way so I'll be able to tell here for certain soon enough.
|
2 Attachment(s)
Also ACL main bearings, so I can't lose it:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1419896227 In other news, Ian has made me all paranoid. I'm not sure if I should call up and rent that torque plate you used or not. :eek4dance |
Originally Posted by EO2K
(Post 1192520)
In other news, Ian has made me all paranoid. I'm not sure if I should call up and rent that torque plate you used or not. :eek4dance
--Ian |
Thanks for the tip! I need to follow up with him anyway on my Amsoil order.
Things are still not at the machine shop. Life priorities and job have kept me jumpin'. Also, does someone have a spare oil heat exchanger nut I can borrow? I can't get the threaded spud out of the block without double nutting the thing, and I don't have a second nut of appropriate size. I'm happy to pay shipping + some nominal fee, and return shipping should you want it back. Or maybe I'll let the machine shop deal with it. |
you can haz my nut (teeheeeeeeeeeeeeee)
priority envelope? |
I walked into that :giggle:
Sure, will PM you address right now. Just so it doesn't end up back at the UPS store :rofl: |
Originally Posted by EO2K
(Post 1192668)
I walked into that :giggle:
Sure, will PM you address right now. Just so it doesn't end up back at the UPS store :rofl: --Ian |
Vlad's got mah back, but thanks Ian :bigtu: Nut will probably be here Friday, parts will be in the shop on Monday the 5th. Srs.
And this time, I mean it. |
2 Attachment(s)
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1420055813
Well, that got here earlier than expected. Still in the factory plastic wrap too :party: I was not exactly expecting this, but it has all the stuff for the 01-05 BP6D VVT specs. The clearances I'm looking for on the crank/rods/pistons and that stuff should be the same between the 4W and 6D so I ain't even mad. On Friday I'm going to talk to the guy here at the office who manages our OCR system and see if he's willing to help me get this scanned in. PDFs are great, but searchable, indexed PDFs are even better :party: |
1 Attachment(s)
|
Great to see progress. I eagerly await the day I can come visit you with my princess-mobile in tow and we can compare awesums and drink beers.
G you inspired me to get the 2001 version of that manual. I had looked for such beasts in the past but my google-fu was weak; having that example made it Stronk. Like OX! I have both the 99-00 and 01 FSM in searchable PDF if the MT.net crew needs a link. On my third beer of the day of the old year - much wrenching of disassembly occurred today on my car, and pleasing progress was made. This has to be the most overrated holiday of the year and is always an anticlimax, but drinking while wrenching I think makes it pretty righteous. |
Originally Posted by Mobius
(Post 1192962)
Great to see progress. I eagerly await the day I can come visit you with my princess-mobile in tow and we can compare awesums and drink beers.
G you inspired me to get the 2001 version of that manual. I had looked for such beasts in the past but my google-fu was weak; having that example made it Stronk. Like OX! I have both the 99-00 and 01 FSM in searchable PDF if the MT.net crew needs a link. On my third beer of the day of the old year - much wrenching of disassembly occurred today on my car, and pleasing progress was made. This has to be the most overrated holiday of the year and is always an anticlimax, but drinking while wrenching I think makes it pretty righteous. |
|
2 Attachment(s)
Originally Posted by Mobius
(Post 1193077)
Attachment 238501 The Engine Workshop Manual that contains all the internal specs for the motor is not included in the FSM, thus why I bought one ;) Something else occurred to me today: Attachment 238502 Sweet mary mother of jesus! That's right, I have 6.5" of heat exchanges to jam in the nose of the car. Thank goodness I ditched the AC. |
I don't like some of the things I've heard while discussing my engine with the guys at the machine shop. The old dude who did my other 2 motors over the years has retired and I'm absolutely not impressed with the new kid I've been talking to on the phone.
This sucks. Time to go find another shop. I should have just bought a shortblock from TSE :vash: |
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:20 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands