Rebuilt Engine Running but We Have a Few Extra Parts Left Over
#1
04-07-2015, 10:16 PM
Rebuilt Engine Running but We Have a Few Extra Parts Left Over
well the odyssey of the "free" D2 with a slipped sleeve that my son has been rebuilding is nearing its end.
After shipping the block to CA to get new top hats pressed in, rebuilding the motor (measuring and remeasuring with lots of plastigauge) and finally dropping it in (with a lot of trial and error on what went where -- lesson learned about documenting stuff).
We cranked the engine with the plugs out to get the oil pressure up, then put them back in and it turned over on the first crank. Did a 3x20 minute break-in at 2-3,000RPM, then have put about 100 miles on it so far with no issues.
OK, Not quite no issues.
We couldn't figure out how to mount one of the heat shields that is intended to protect the driver-side motor mount -- see pictures of the heat shield.
Similarly, we ended up with 2 bolts and sleeves/bushings that we could figure out where they went -- maybe they somehow hold the heat shield on :-)
Any help would be appreciated.
After shipping the block to CA to get new top hats pressed in, rebuilding the motor (measuring and remeasuring with lots of plastigauge) and finally dropping it in (with a lot of trial and error on what went where -- lesson learned about documenting stuff).
We cranked the engine with the plugs out to get the oil pressure up, then put them back in and it turned over on the first crank. Did a 3x20 minute break-in at 2-3,000RPM, then have put about 100 miles on it so far with no issues.
OK, Not quite no issues.
We couldn't figure out how to mount one of the heat shields that is intended to protect the driver-side motor mount -- see pictures of the heat shield.
Similarly, we ended up with 2 bolts and sleeves/bushings that we could figure out where they went -- maybe they somehow hold the heat shield on :-)
Any help would be appreciated.
#4
04-08-2015, 09:05 AM
My brother took cowls off, and we haven't put them back on yet, so that's probably it. Thanks.
Amazing that we didn't end up with a single extra nut or bolt -- or sensor or electrical connector or vacuum line or . . . .
Now about the heat shield. If anyone is getting under their D2 anytime soon, a picture of how this thing mounts would be greatly appreciated as we have tried every position and still can't figure out how this thing goes on.
Otherwise it runs great. Shocked that it turned over right away after not running for over a year and for having the motor out for over 4 months.
My son is loving the beast.
Amazing that we didn't end up with a single extra nut or bolt -- or sensor or electrical connector or vacuum line or . . . .
Now about the heat shield. If anyone is getting under their D2 anytime soon, a picture of how this thing mounts would be greatly appreciated as we have tried every position and still can't figure out how this thing goes on.
Otherwise it runs great. Shocked that it turned over right away after not running for over a year and for having the motor out for over 4 months.
My son is loving the beast.
#5
04-08-2015, 04:00 PM
Baja
well the odyssey of the "free" D2 with a slipped sleeve that my son has been rebuilding is nearing its end.
After shipping the block to CA to get new top hats pressed in, rebuilding the motor (measuring and remeasuring with lots of plastigauge) and finally dropping it in (with a lot of trial and error on what went where -- lesson learned about documenting stuff).
We cranked the engine with the plugs out to get the oil pressure up, then put them back in and it turned over on the first crank. Did a 3x20 minute break-in at 2-3,000RPM, then have put about 100 miles on it so far with no issues.
OK, Not quite no issues.
We couldn't figure out how to mount one of the heat shields that is intended to protect the driver-side motor mount -- see pictures of the heat shield.
Similarly, we ended up with 2 bolts and sleeves/bushings that we could figure out where they went -- maybe they somehow hold the heat shield on :-)
Attachment 25349
Attachment 25350
Attachment 25351
Any help would be appreciated.
After shipping the block to CA to get new top hats pressed in, rebuilding the motor (measuring and remeasuring with lots of plastigauge) and finally dropping it in (with a lot of trial and error on what went where -- lesson learned about documenting stuff).
We cranked the engine with the plugs out to get the oil pressure up, then put them back in and it turned over on the first crank. Did a 3x20 minute break-in at 2-3,000RPM, then have put about 100 miles on it so far with no issues.
OK, Not quite no issues.
We couldn't figure out how to mount one of the heat shields that is intended to protect the driver-side motor mount -- see pictures of the heat shield.
Similarly, we ended up with 2 bolts and sleeves/bushings that we could figure out where they went -- maybe they somehow hold the heat shield on :-)
Attachment 25349
Attachment 25350
Attachment 25351
Any help would be appreciated.
IMO they look like heat shields and the bolts and spacers to hold them. FK where they fit as I'm not a Rover V8 person but I'm sure these guys will know.
#6
04-08-2015, 04:50 PM
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