6.0 Buildup - Your advice wanted.
#173
I only got to work on it part of the day, but made good progress. My goal was to get the oil pan on, and I did. You can sure tell this engine came from Michigan! All that lousy salt corrosion
LS2 timing set from Yank.
Melling 10295 pump.
Rod clearances were about .0015" on 3 of the journals, and closer to .002" on the back journal, still well in spec. Side clearances were about .016".
Ring gaps were .018"-.020".
Oil ring ends.
The iron compression ring.
Chrome top ring.
All dots towards the front.
Block plug and cam sensor. I'll remove the sensor when I paint the block.
I poured a little oil in the pump before installing the pickup tube.
I've got the pickup tube with the stepped end, which takes the fatter green ring.
Setting flush before installing the bolt.
Dumbell installed in oil gallery.
Rear seal and cover installed.
The front cover installed, but not tightened down untill I install the balancer.
LS2 timing set from Yank.
Melling 10295 pump.
Rod clearances were about .0015" on 3 of the journals, and closer to .002" on the back journal, still well in spec. Side clearances were about .016".
Ring gaps were .018"-.020".
Oil ring ends.
The iron compression ring.
Chrome top ring.
All dots towards the front.
Block plug and cam sensor. I'll remove the sensor when I paint the block.
I poured a little oil in the pump before installing the pickup tube.
I've got the pickup tube with the stepped end, which takes the fatter green ring.
Setting flush before installing the bolt.
Dumbell installed in oil gallery.
Rear seal and cover installed.
The front cover installed, but not tightened down untill I install the balancer.