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04-01-2011, 03:06 PM
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Im an old dude the old days a rebuilt engine was a tanked block new freeze plugs cam bearings fresh bore new pistons/rings brearings crank grind valve job valve seals timming set gaskets would be basic rebuild
Overhaul ment it could be done in car hone it re ring it rods/main bearings chain/gears set valve grind.
If I understand you correctly you could drop the pan replace the mains and rods button it up and sell it as a rebuilt engine by your definition country boy.
Overhaul ment it could be done in car hone it re ring it rods/main bearings chain/gears set valve grind.
If I understand you correctly you could drop the pan replace the mains and rods button it up and sell it as a rebuilt engine by your definition country boy.
I would be mad if I bought a "rebuilt" engine with 60% leakdown. Rebuilt and overhaul, to me, mean a complete tear down and "rebuild" whether its with stock parts or aftermarket. If it went as fasr as using non stock parts (named rods, named pistons, etc), it would be a "built" motor.
04-01-2011, 03:10 PM
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Rusty,remember back in the days the terms like fitted block or serta?
Here's my beef:this ad "fresh rebuild" Im calling it out asking if anyone else questions the description,rebuild shops might
https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...gblock-sc.html
Here's my beef:this ad "fresh rebuild" Im calling it out asking if anyone else questions the description,rebuild shops might
https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...gblock-sc.html
04-05-2011, 01:02 AM
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Anyone cruise the parts fs section and see things like rebuilt LS1 FS,there idea of a rebuild is new bearnings used pistons and rings,cleaned and assembled with new head bolts.whoppty friggn do,
That would not be even considered an overhaul in my opinion.
Q:anyone else notice this bullshit?
That would not be even considered an overhaul in my opinion.
Q:anyone else notice this bullshit?
04-06-2011, 01:41 AM
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Too me, an engine is worth more not touched. You have to ask yourself why someone would be selling an engine with fresh bearings if it isn't a well known shop. I would rather take my own measurements, and know my clearances. If an engine is rebuilt I would think it would include new rings, bearings, trued deck, rod bolts, cam, lifters, cleaned heads, valve springs, and valve job. There are probably a couple things I am forgetting, but I would assume all that, and they should be able to tell you the ring gap, cylinder measurements, skirt wear, along with guide wear. I would rather check my own measurements, and file my own rings so that I know everything is perfect.
04-06-2011, 01:57 AM
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In my mind....
Rebuilt = shadetree/backyard/weekend warrior parts-changer mechanic.
Remanufactured = repaired where needed/tolerances measured & corrected/all wearable parts replaced(including pistons & rings)/crank polished or turned/rods resized/cylinder heads reconditioned complete.
I will not ever purchase a "rebuilt" engine. I've seen a few work out okay, I've seen dozens fail. Either "rebuild" it yourself with the help/advice of a qualified machine shop and/or engine assembler, or purchase a remanufactured or "built" assembly from a well represented company. Anything else is a roulette wheel.
Rebuilt = shadetree/backyard/weekend warrior parts-changer mechanic.
Remanufactured = repaired where needed/tolerances measured & corrected/all wearable parts replaced(including pistons & rings)/crank polished or turned/rods resized/cylinder heads reconditioned complete.
I will not ever purchase a "rebuilt" engine. I've seen a few work out okay, I've seen dozens fail. Either "rebuild" it yourself with the help/advice of a qualified machine shop and/or engine assembler, or purchase a remanufactured or "built" assembly from a well represented company. Anything else is a roulette wheel.
04-08-2011, 08:06 PM
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In this case it means the sub frame came off and was powder coated along with the springs, A-arms replaced ball joints and bushings ,to me its a frame off
Finished product in photo bucket under "18 camaro pics"
Finished product in photo bucket under "18 camaro pics"
Last edited by gonzo 6.2; 04-08-2011 at 08:49 PM.
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