This week I am getting stuck into the L28 engine for my Datsun 240z. That includes balancing the pistons and rods.

 

 

Hi Jeff, my son and I are still greatly enjoying your builds. One question though, after grinding on your rods to balance them are you planning on doing any kind of stress relief like polishing or bead blasting?

27 minutes ago, torynich said:

Hi Jeff, my son and I are still greatly enjoying your builds. One question though, after grinding on your rods to balance them are you planning on doing any kind of stress relief like polishing or bead blasting?

No, basically that is it for me. I am not too worried about the light sanding I have done, and I don't think I have made any crazy weak points to worry about. The engine is not going to be under a huge amount of stress anyway, as I will be running the factory rev limit.

This week I finally get to rebuild the bottom end of my L28 for my Z.

 

 

Looking good Jeff! Looking forward to this one turning over.

Jeff, Did you put some sealant at the main rear cap parting lines? those side seals can leak if you don't add a little sealant in a couple of places. I may have missed it in the video

1 hour ago, Patcon said:

Jeff, Did you put some sealant at the main rear cap parting lines? those side seals can leak if you don't add a little sealant in a couple of places. I may have missed it in the video

Yep. I briefly mentioned it, but I am following the book 'how to rebuild your L series engine' so hopefully it all goes together the way it should ?

 

This week I get into the assembly of my L28's head for my Datsun 240z

 

 

This week I finish off the head assembly and mount it to the block. It is coming together and I am getting excited.

 

 

Edited August 4, 20188 yr by Home Built by Jeff

Time to celebrate!  An appropriate song: Head On!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXn1gZOk1kk

 

Time to celebrate!  An appropriate song: Head On!
 

 

JAMC!?! You're even cooler than I thought!

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