hi
i have spare evo 8 engine 4g63 that I'm going to stroke 100mm crank, rod , pistons .5 OS etc ,

so im thinking of doing the work my self on the bottom end .
what tools will i need, let say i have no tools bar hand tools

what will i need to make a good running engine tools wise

i don't mind spending money on tools as i will us them again
but if i can get them at a good price that's a plus

so can some one tell me all the bits i need to do the work and were can i
get them ?
what brands are good etc
links to the tools would be nice

I'm in Ireland so take that into mind

I'm a general mechanic by trade but have never done a high end race spec
engine like this before

thanks for any input

 

You're going to need more than standard tools, torque wrenchs, etc..

 

so lets start here, what is good band piston ring grinder and piston ring pliers

just had look on ebay ( not the best place for tool )

this piston ring grinder

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Race-...Q5fCarQ5fParts

piston ring pliers

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50-100MM-PISTO...item5d2824129d

or

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Clar...item27b02ee90a


what tools / brands are the traders / engine builders using

 

Things that I saw that were not mentioned of fth top of my head...

Other than basic hand tools...
-Feeler gauges to check the deck flatness and piston ring gap.
-bore gauge to check cylinder bore.
-plasti-gauge strip at least to check main and rod bearing clearnaces.
-I'm drawing a blank right now on the name of the tool but something to check the end play on the crank.
-Once again drawing a blank on the tool name but the tool used to check the amount of stretch on the rod bolts.
-Flat Edge to check the deck flatness.
-Torque Wrench. Probably 2. One that goes from 5-75 foot pounds and another that goes from 50-250 or 300 foot pounds.
-Very fine grit sand paper.
-Molylube.

Sorry no links right now on tools.
Good thread idea though!

 

thanks man keep them coming
have few sets of feeler gauges in my tool box
the tool your thinking of is dial gauge with a magnetic stand

 

That's the one. I had a major brain fart.

 

bump this up what brands are good to look into and were to get them

 

bump
ps, have torque wrenches, feeler gauges

 

Dial bore gauge would be nice, dial indicators would be necessary for checking end play of the crank. feeler gauges, a straight edge, ball gauges, good set of micrometers. Im sure you will find more things your need as you go. GL with the build

 

Craftsman FTW, extensions are a big thing

 

thanks all for the input

any one got a good place to get a piston ring file

seen one's that have hand crank

like this one, but its out of stock

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/PRECIS...ILER,2915.html