Services: Engine Rebuild: Deluxe
What happens during a deluxe engine rebuild?
The steps are similar to the standard engine rebuild, but a lot more parts are replaced and machine work done to make the engine close to new. We may suggest other items on the engine that may also need attention to freshen up other partially worn parts in the intake and exhaust systems etc.
Labor performed
A detailed labor description is provided when you get an engine rebuild estimate.
Parts replaced
new main bearings
rod bearings
intermediate shaft bearings
#8 main bearing
crankcase main oil galley plug
new rod bolts
new pistons and cylinders
new flywheel bolts
intermediate shaft sprockets as needed
cam and idler sprockets
timing chains
chain ramps
chain tensioners
on pre 1980 engines we update
the idler sprocket arms to the
wide ones with bronze bushings
rod bearings
intermediate shaft bearings
#8 main bearing
crankcase main oil galley plug
new rod bolts
new pistons and cylinders
new flywheel bolts
intermediate shaft sprockets as needed
cam and idler sprockets
timing chains
chain ramps
chain tensioners
on pre 1980 engines we update
the idler sprocket arms to the
wide ones with bronze bushings
intake and exhaust valve guides
exhaust valves
valve springs
rocker shafts
valve adjusters
complete gasket and seal kit
cam housing oil spray tubes plugs
cam oil lines
oil return tubes
oil pump lock tabs
oil pressure switch
rubber oil line to cooler
oil vent hose
(additional $ if bad on 930’s)
heater hoses
sparkplugs
exhaust valves
valve springs
rocker shafts
valve adjusters
complete gasket and seal kit
cam housing oil spray tubes plugs
cam oil lines
oil return tubes
oil pump lock tabs
oil pressure switch
rubber oil line to cooler
oil vent hose
(additional $ if bad on 930’s)
heater hoses
sparkplugs
new fuel injectors
all belts
crankcase locknuts
valve cover locknuts
chain cover locknuts
exhaust nuts at exhaust ports (turbo engines
get additional exhaust hardware)
other engines get hardware as needed
Threebond 1194 crankcase sealant
Brad Penn Penn Grade 1, Valvoline VR 1 Racing or
SWEPCO 306 synthetic engine oil and filter;
there may be others that would be acceptable
all belts
crankcase locknuts
valve cover locknuts
chain cover locknuts
exhaust nuts at exhaust ports (turbo engines
get additional exhaust hardware)
other engines get hardware as needed
Threebond 1194 crankcase sealant
Brad Penn Penn Grade 1, Valvoline VR 1 Racing or
SWEPCO 306 synthetic engine oil and filter;
there may be others that would be acceptable
ARP or Raceware rod bolts and headstuds are optional.
Machine work performed
remove the crankcase main oil galley plug
install crankcase main oil galley plug
polish the crank
recondition the rods
pinfit the new connecting rod bushings
replace all 12 valve guides
hone valve guide bores and valve stems (new valve stems as needed)
do a precision 3 angle valve job
machine head gasket sealing surface flat
regrind the cams and rockers
remove cam housing oil spray tubes
install cam housing oil spray tubes
install new oil spray tube plugs
Balancing is optional.
Of course, you may add or delete items if you do or do not need them; for example, many people already have new chain tensioners or may want some performance upgrades.
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