Subject: Re: Disaster - Engine seized. by Durango_Boy on 2012/6/21 22:05:03
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Durango_Boy wrote: Block checked out. New cam bearings installed. Two of my rods may have deformed from excess heat, and didn't spec out, so I'll be putting (2) new rods in and retaining (6) of the rods I dropped off.
New crank, bearing sets, rings, light hone, and I can pick it all up tomorrow.
Following that I need new head gaskets, gasket set, fluids, and the aluminum water pump if I decide to change up to that.
Maybe in the next few weeks, budget willing, I'll be able to get everything I need to assemble it and get it installed again.
No balancing ?
Not this time. This whole system was balanced when I assembled it several years ago. Basically I wasted my money everything so well balanced it needed next to no corrections. I spoke with him about it again this time and we agreed to skip it.
I did this for two reasons, though I hate talking about balancing in open forums. It's like politics. Some people will love it some people couldn't give a crap, and no one lets anyone have their own opinions. LOL.
Basically, I built a low revving torque heavy 400. I used stock block, stock crank, stock 5.7" rods, and a stock flex plate. I ground all rods the same to clear the cam. Nothing was out of balance last time and I am not worried about something being out of balance this time.
For this engine, my engine, which I do not over rev or abuse...I don't see or can't justify the need. However, I have balanced engines I have built in the past because of different circumstances. I guess I take it case by case. If I feel it needs to be balanced, if gets balanced. If not...waste of money.
