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My 83 QV Resto

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  1. afterburner

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    Jeff I am reading your thread with great interest. Are you replacing the original Nikasil liners with steel units? Greetings from HK, Urs
     
  2. wilkrod

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    The JE pistons require a 80.5 mm bore, so am replacing the original Nikasil plated aluminum liners with 80.5 mm bore steel liners.
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    Thanks Jeff
     
  4. wilkrod

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    First liner machined today, .006" off the lower O.D., and .002" off the upper. Took about 2 hours as I was working in .002" increments, then checking fit. Fits perfectly! Only 7 more to do.
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  5. wilkrod

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    So, all 8 cylinder liners have been machined, and fitted to Fredos block, that was very nerve wracking. Won't know if I screwed the pooch until I do a pressure test on the cooling system. Next is get the block deck trued, final cleaning, and then start rebuilding the short block. The fun starts now!!!!
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    So, was too nasty today to pressure wash Fredos block, decided to build up the connecting rods. Did a clean in the ultra sonic cleaner, then cleaned out the remaining carbon residue in the big end using a scotch brite roll in a dremel, works great. New standard big end bearings, and ARP rod bolts. Small ends were at nominal for new bushings, so if ain't broke don't fix it. Hopefully tomorrow is nicer so I can pressure wash the block, and keep moving.
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    Thank you for sharing. Interesting to follow.
     
  9. wilkrod

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    So after much thought I have decided to put a Ford EcoBoost crate motor into the Ferrari, it makes 230 HP, and weighs less that Fredo's V-8. I ordered it today from Ford Performance.
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    Good one, even with time difference :D
     
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  14. wilkrod

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    So today Fredo's block got new main bearings, installed the crank, put on, and torqued #1 main bearing cap down on some Plastigage, and measures fine at aprox. .051mm, will do the remainder tomorrow, then install the crank for good!
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  15. wilkrod

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    So, finished checking all the main bearing clearances today, all perfect. Decided to install the cylinder liners next before the crank goes in for good. Needed to make some fixturing to hold the liners in place until the heads go on, will finish up tomorrow.
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  16. wilkrod

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    Happy Easter all.
    Couldn't finish installing the cylinder liners as I ran out of copper pipe, and stores were closed. After looking at how the first two went in decided I could install the crank. This is always a nervous moment, I torqued the mains down in 20 ft/lb increments checking for smooth, easy rotation of the crank each increment. Final spec was 65 ft/lb. Crank rotates very smoothly, and easily, yeah!!
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  17. wilkrod

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    So, all liners installed, no issues. 1st piston ready to go!
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  18. wilkrod

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    So there you have it, 8 new pistons in their new homes! Spins very easily, so no issues. Very tedious process glad it's over. Next cam timing gear/oil pump. Cams are at WebCam for re-profile. Will start on gearbox after short block is finished.
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  19. wilkrod

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    Just an update for anyone that gives a ****. Fredos heads are on and torqued, leak down is within 9% which is fine for cold, fresh engine. Intake cams are at WebCam and are about 4 weeks out, covers are at powder coat, about 2 weeks out. I need to get the exhaust headers out to JetHot next week for coating. Am going to switch over to the transaxle while I wait for motor parts.
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  20. JLF

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    Beautiful!!!! What you doing to gearbox?
     
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  22. wilkrod

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    I am inspecting gearbox internals to see if any parts need replacing. So far synchros are way good, need to inspect the bearings, and gears. Then just basic clean, and re-seal. Yes, I am using a 355 pulley as it has the 60-2 tooth wheel which I need for my injection/ignition system.
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  24. wilkrod

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    Left out the oil pump, timing gears setup, so added, all bearings replaced, seals, etc. Also the bell housing was torn down, and discovered the three needle bearings that support the throw out bearing shaft were all seized. The two tapered screws that hold the throw out bearing arms were also seized in place. So, I drilled out the tapered screws, and replaced with shoulder bolts. The seized needle bearings were removed and replaced. All parts were from McMaster Carr for less than $50.
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