engine rebuilding tools
 

I want to make a list of tools needed for a engine rebuild. I will be doing this soon and want to be prepared.
I came up with this so far. If anyone can add tools he used for his rebuild, that would be a real help. I left the normal tools out of the list.

I will keep updating this list for others that will do a engine build in the future.

- Outside Micrometer
- Bore gauge
- Plastigauge
- Torque wrench
- Assembly lube
- Rodbolt Stretch gauge
- Feeler Gauges
- Piston Ring installer
- Piston Ring compressor
- Machinist Straigt Edge
- Magnetic base with gauge
- Cam degree wheel
- Tensioner tool
- Piston ring filer
- Slide Hammer for the T-Case/Transmission
- Timing belt tensioner pulley wrench

if you buy the proper a box with micrometers, ranging from 0-1, 1-2, 2-3 & 3-4....you wont need plasti gauage.

i forgot the name of a few mail order inex[ensive tools shops, but you can buy mic's for about ~$150- & have them for many years.

if you buy a bore gauge, you wont need telescoping gauges...... telescoping gauges will get you in trouble if not used properly.

shine the rod bolt stretch gauge. most rod bolts now days, really only require a torque rating.....big tip, use as much lube as possible under the head of the rod bolt & lube the threads....this will allow you to get a proper torque reading & tension on the bolt / stretch.

what you need to get is a little plastic cap that houses a ball bearing. you use this to measure the shell thickness's.....after you measure your crank journals, big ends of the rods & the block mearing journals......you can easily go back, measure you shell thickness & then place the bearings where they need to go. of course you will go back & put the rod shells in the rods, main bearings in the blcok & torque everytrhing up & see where your at for bearing clearances.

i like the torco synthetic assembly lube.

GL

thanks for the info :)

- You need a set of seal drivers to replace all the oil seals correctly.

- Piston Ring Filer

- Slide Hammer for the T-Case/Transmission

- Timing belt tensioner pulley wrench (spanner).

Thanks, I added these to the list. Do you got a picture of the Timing belt tensioner pulley wrench?? And where can I get one??

I have a spun bearing, so I will take apart everything. Now that you mention it, I think I need a tool to compress the valvesprings. Anyone got a partnumber and a website to order it?

Most machine shops that work on heads (if you face it) will take it apart and reassemble it for you.

im pretty sure you can "rent" these from autozone

I rather do it myself, and learn in the proces :)

Am from europe, no autozones here :crap: , I want to buy the tool, will come in handy for future rebuilds.

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