Re: Lower End Rebuild

Posted by JFunkadelic on
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Hmm… tough calls.

 Re-run, what do you mean about the studs? As the rule of thumb I'd hear bolts should be replaced but studs are alright? (I'm not even sure that's the right rule of thumb, haha), but what is the worry? That one of them snaps in a year or two due to new stresses and such on them? Once again requiring top end disassembly?

 Also, is it possible to run a new cam chain without splitting the case? That's really the hang up, is it even worth going in there? As Tools said previously, I can do all the seals without splitting it, and if it looks good (which I don't know for certain yet), I'm now sure it's worth messing anything up.

 At the same time, I like doing things right, and it's also a great learning experience at the moment. Have you guys seen lots of crank bearings and piston bearings (they're pressed in on these or something, is that right?) wear out? On another thread I saw somebody raving about how expensive rods are, so if I can avoid that I certainly will.

 Any good place to look for studs? I've seen sets for about $80. Does that sound about right?