Got her unloaded and under a partial cover anyways... Looks good next to the 314. Ran some jumper cables over to it from the 314- it cranks over fine but no compression. Fairly certain it has a thrown rod.
So in just a little over a month, we go from snow to tilling weather. Dug my tiller out the other day and semi mounted it, enough to drag it back to the house from the shop. Had to tie it up to the seat with the snowblower belt because the linkage was jammed for some reason. Picked up what I thought were the right belts for it- A33's (or 4L350) but they were way too short. Parts store only had A36's which were way to long but they were cheap so I figured I'd give 'em a try. Tiller looks to be in pretty darn good shape. Won't tell you how much I paid, but it was a STEAL. Is there supposed to be something holding the idler rod to the engaging lever? It was off, so I slipped it back on but there is nothing there keeping it from falling off again. To business! Pics were taken by my 8 yr old... Took all of 5 minutes to till the little garden. Which is a good thing, right as I was finishing up it threw both belts. Correct sized belts are ordered, should be here Tuesday.
Should be a cotter pin or an R clip that keeps it from slipping off, usually with a flat washer. Is it cross drilled ? Is there supposed to be something holding the idler rod to the engaging lever? It was off, so I slipped it back on but there is nothing there keeping it from falling off again.
Not cross drilled that I could see, although I didn't think to pick around at the time... I've seen the holes get so full of gunk that sometimes you can't even tell it was there. No lip for sure for something like an e-clip.
Had a smidgen of time to play with the RF today. Drug it in the shop with the 314 and got busy. Some "before" and during shots to help me remember where everything goes. Ta da! Took me a smidge over 45 minutes to get it out. Lots longer than a Craftsman- my record was 12 minutes for a complete engine removal on one of those, but hey. This is a Deere, we're talking QUALITY, right? Think I'm going to have some students tear the motor down for their project. Pretty sure its got a thrown rod, but I found a complete rebuild and tune up kit on fleebay for $85 shipped. Time will tell!
Pulled the motor down today. Oh look! Rod Soup! <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_5" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_5" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_6" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_6" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Now for the really bad news... <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_1" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_1" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> That pic makes it look a lot worse than it really is... <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_2" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_2" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Chunk missing from the bottom of the cylinder. Note the thumbtack for size reference. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_3" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_3" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> I stuck the piston back in, and at its lowest (with an extra skosh just to be sure), here's how much is missing. The dotted line is where the bottom of the cylinder SHOULD end, the solid line is the break. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_4" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_4" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> The rings dont even come near the chunk- they stay a full inch above it at BDC. So the question... Hone it, new piston, rings, rod, slap it back together and use it? Or do you think that much cylinder missing is going to let the piston slap around in there?
I'm thinking I would try it unless I could find a good used block cheap locally (very unlikely). I dont think the piston would wiggle much at all. I assume your a member over on the Mytractorforum.com? I would ask over there also.
Yup, already asked there too. Still need to measure the bore and the crankpin. If its not worth rebuilding the plan is to "repower" it with an old Model E hit and miss engine.
Cleaned up the crank with a little muriatic acid to eat off the transferred aluminum. I use steel wool like a paint brush, and just use a teennnny bit of acid. Makes cleanup a lot easier. Paint the acid on and scrub a bit with the steel wool until it looks better. Chucked it up in the lathe just to hold it while I worked on it with some emery cloth and it came out okay. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_7" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_7" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_8" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_8" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Honed the cylinder and it came out nice too. Got some gunk in there while cleaning all the parts after, going to have to clean that out again. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_9" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_9" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> So the measurements all came out pretty near the wear limits... The cylinder probably should be bored and the crank probably should be turned. I'm leaning towards just getting the standard size piston and rod and calling it good enough. If I was planning on using this thing a lot I would go a different route, including a different block, but this thing will probably mow the lawn a couple of times a season just for fun and thats it. Mostly likely going to blast the tins and put some fresh paint on them as well. Lotsa people said that the tractor looks really good in its unrestored condition, but if I've got it this far apart I just can't leave well enough alone. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_10" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_10" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Is the block supposed to be black, or has it been replaced in the past? <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_11" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="512"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table>
Blasted some bits and got some paint back on em (I know, wrong shade of green). <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_1" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_1" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Cleaned up the block.. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_13" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_13" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> and found this. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_2" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_2" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> *sigh*
I'm tempted to try brazing it, but I just found THESE on craigslist: <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_3" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="600"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> He's asking less than what a rebuild kit/bore/crank turn and associated time would cost. Not sure if they'll work- the tags on them are apparently scratched up but he's going to measure the cranks and send me some more pics. Of course, the red will have to go. some more pics of the engine... <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_4" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="576"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_5" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="576"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_6" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="576"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table>There are a few minor differences from what I can see of the block, but I think it should work fine. Can almost see the first couple of spec numbers in that last pic.
Bench tested the new engine the other day. Filled the float bowl up with gas, put in a new plug, squirted some gas in and after a few yanks it fired right up! Ran long enough to suck all of the gas out of the carb with nary a hiccup. Sweet! My seat-of-the-pants compression gauge says this motor is in pretty good shape. Not sure what it came off of but I don't think it saw a ton of use. Had to knock about 8 lbs of old dust and gunk off of it and underneath looks like new. This little recessed part of the block had me worried, but its only a belt guard that bolts on here and I think the new engine is how its supposed to be... <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_8" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_8" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Cranks match on both ends, although the flywheels are different. Not a problem though, was only planning on using basically the short block of the new engine. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_9" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_9" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> This could be a problem. Doesnt want to budge, AT ALL. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_10" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_10" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Going to be using the older style ignition, so this coil will be coming out. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_11" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_11" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Cleaned it up a bit, <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_12" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_12" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> And riveted the tag back on the shroud. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_13" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_13" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Makin progress! More done on the new engine. Pulled head. Pretty carboned up but the bore looks good and the piston seems tight. Valves look pretty good too. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_1" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_1" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_2" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_2" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Did some more cleanup to the block then pulled some more bits off. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_3" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_3" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Kinda bothered by that missing cooling fin chunk. Its behind a cover and the cover has no dings in it so who knows how it happened. At least its not missing a chunk of cylinder! Crank looks good to. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_4" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_4" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Rod has a small problem. The safety wire gizzy is all chewed up?! <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_5" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_5" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Its supposed to have to strips of metal that connect the "washers" over the rod cap. Found one in the pan, but the other is MIA. Not sure what I'm going to do about that. Was planning on just doing gaskets and maybe a hone and rings but I dont think it even needs that- but I doubt I can find that bolt retainer thingy as a separate part from the rod. Might try making one, I'll have to think on it. Also painted the old oil pan (going to use that one so the drain is in the right place) and the tank. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_6" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_6" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table>
This'll come in handy... <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_7" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_7" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Got after the stuck pipe. Nothing a little (er... a lot) of heat, a big hammer, and a chisel cant handle. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_8" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_8" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> More cleaning on the block. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_9" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_9" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_10" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_10" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> and a hone job. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_11" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_11" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Need to measure it again but the bore was pretty darn good. Showed a little wear, but no out of round or taper. Crank measured within tolerances as well. Current plan: Order the "rebuild kit" from ebay with the gaskets, rod, piston, rings, and points. Lap valves, put together with new bits, and be good to go. Problem is I had figured this engine was good to go so I had already ordered just a gasket set... So now I'm thinking maybe I'll try brazing the other block and slapping it back together with the leftover parts from the new engine and just see how it runs. Meh... Why bother. Dunno, undecided there. Course, also got a little paint on too. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_12" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table>
Do you have the means to magnaflux the block? That crack may extend farther than you can see. If you can find the actual ends, you may want to drill a couple of mm past the ends of the cracks, then braze. The holes will help keep the crack from propagating by breaking up the pathway from the fractured metal to virgin material. Any flexing will be absorbed by the holes.
I don't know of anyone locally that can magnaflux. I'm probably not going bother with that one anyways. Havent decided but not feeling it if you know what I mean. Got the block painted. Went over it with the torch to make sure any oil was burned off and masked it off. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_13" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_13" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> First coat. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_14" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_14" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> All done! <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_15" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_15" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_16" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_16" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Almost out of paint have have several more bits to do. Stupid CAL Ranch hasn't restocked in a couple of months so I'm going to start calling them every day until they get it in. Sick of dealing with them but its that or pay way more to have it shipped.
Ready for another update? Cleaned up the valves and gave them a lapping. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_17" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_17" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Got to looking at the exhaust valves. The "original" engine's exhaust valve is slightly longer. Someone mentioned I should use the rotator from that engine. Looks like even though the valve was longer, the keeper and rotator will fit fine. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_18" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_18" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Got 'em all installed fine, <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_19" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_19" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> But I have a question here. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_20" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_20" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> I used the old spring that was on the rotator. It looks way stouter than the one that was in there (it was identical to the one on the intake). Should I be worried that the valve was longer, and therefore the spring is now probably tighter? It looks like it sits lower because of the rotator. Got a few other bits painted. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_21" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_21" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Worked on chasing threads and sorting out new hardware too. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_22" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_22" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> Thats it for now. Rebuild kit should be here by Wednesday.
I'd think a longer stem would lead to less spring tension, not more. Coil bind is the thing to watch out for, but you don't appear to be anywhere near it. Check clearances once you have a cam in it, and make sure the longer stem doesn't keep the valve from closing or push the valve up far enough to hit the head. How is lash adjusted?
Lash is adjusted by grinding the valve stem shorter. I'm pretty sure the slot where the keepers clip on to the valve were in the same place, just the older one had a little more length AFTER the groove. It shouldn't matter either way, as long as you use the right tappet with the valve. I re-used the valve and tappet that came out of this engine, so they matched just fine. Just the spring and rotator came out of the other engine. Cam is in, lash is perfect. Think I'm good to go on the valves. Ordered this the other day, sposed to be here by Wednesday. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_1" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table>
AND: Cleaned the patio off today which meant I had to move everything. Took the opportunity to pressure wash the gunk off the RF while I had the pressure washer going. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_2" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_2" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_3" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_3" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_4" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_4" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> And a group photo while I was at it. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_5" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_5" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_6" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_6" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table>
Today's accomplishments. Some more sandblasting and painting. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_7" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_7" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> And just for fun, all of the parts so far: <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_8" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_8" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> And set together loose with no internals. <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_9" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_9" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_10" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_10" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table> <table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_11" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" width="20"></td><td class="td2">This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.</td></tr></tbody></table><table id="ncode_imageresizer_warning_11" class="ncode_imageresizer_warning2" width="640"><tbody><tr><td class="td2" align="right" width="100%"> </td><td class="td1">Report this image</td></tr></tbody></table>