Engine Rebuilding: The Preparation

The real fun begins (really!) when you get the freshly machined engine components and new parts back to your garage. What you will need to put the engine together are provisions to clean everything (fresh cleaning solvent and a brush plus compressed air to blow everything dry is recommended). Some special tools such as a torque wrench and piston ring compressor can be rented or borrowed. A list of tightening (torque) specifications and some inexpensive Plastigauge (available from auto parts stores) to measure bearing clearances are also necessary. Now it's time to crank up your favorite radio station and savor bolting your prized engine together.


In the next edition we'll install the crankshaft into the block!