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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
03-29-2015, 08:55 AM
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Re: First engine rebuild fail...
Yoda is up and running! Got the heads back and the valve guides now have bronze sleeves installed. Thanks to all who jumped in to help get this issue figured out.
Pierre
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-08-2015, 08:46 PM
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-08-2015, 08:27 PM
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Re: First engine rebuild fail...
So I got the valves pulled out of the other head tonight and one valve was very tight initially. But after running it thru a few times it's better. Most of the valves slide fairly well thru the...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-08-2015, 08:00 PM
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Re: First engine rebuild fail...
I'm by no means an expert on these engines, but some engines have replaceable valve guides and some are integral to the head. Since your valve is too tight it may be possible to have the guide...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-08-2015, 07:55 PM
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-07-2015, 08:31 PM
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Re: First engine rebuild fail...
Sure enough I had to use a hammer and punch to get the valve out. I went ahead and pulled every valve in the head and they all slide thru the guides nice and smooth. I pulled the drivers side head...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-07-2015, 08:23 PM
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-06-2015, 05:08 PM
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Re: First engine rebuild fail...
Ya we have nice weather here this weekend so I'll pull the other head and inspect it and also the water pump and timing cover. Start by making certain the cam is properly set with the degree wheel....
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-01-2015, 03:43 PM
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Re: First engine rebuild fail...
Here's a pic of the valve and pushrod, also of the spring.
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-01-2015, 03:27 PM
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Re: First engine rebuild fail...
Sorry about making your brain work so hard but your input is great!
Yep that's right the cam has a bit more lift and duration. According to Huges the cam will work fine with the stock pistons and...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-01-2015, 11:02 AM
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Re: First engine rebuild fail...
I was concerned about adding any parts that we're not stock so I found a place online called Huges Engines that specialize in MOPAR Engines. They helped me select the right parts that would keep it...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-01-2015, 10:47 AM
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Re: First engine rebuild fail...
Well the valve and piston did make contact but you make a good point did the valve bend before it hit the piston or did it bend because of hitting the piston. That I really don't know? The piston is...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
01-31-2015, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 30
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First engine rebuild fail...
I've spent the last 4 months or so rebuilding the motor in my 99 Dodge Ram Van 3500. [photo:1rhdnbex]25077[/photo:1rhdnbex]
Here it is just about ready to go back in...
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04-22-2014, 10:26 PM
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