Barefootdan Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share #61 Posted May 22, 2021 Bought a bunch o parts from Zcardepot to get the engine refresh going. They should arrive today. Also picked up an engine stand, hoist, and leveler. Preparing to pull the block tomorrow and trying to decide where to hook up the chains as my head is already off. I plan to use the driver side bell housing bolt then unsure for the front passenger side. Any recommendations since my head is already removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted May 22, 2021 Share #62 Posted May 22, 2021 I have used the head bolt holes and old head bolts to pull the block out, never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barefootdan Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share #63 Posted May 22, 2021 56 minutes ago, grannyknot said: I have used the head bolt holes and old head bolts to pull the block out, never had a problem. Oh DUH. I don’t know why that never crossed my mind. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barefootdan Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share #64 Posted May 23, 2021 Big milestone for me today! My first engine removal. Took about 2 hours solo. Zero issues along the way which was awesome. No seized bolts, no rounded bolts, nothing broke! I ended up using two water pump bolts for the front as I didnt have a short enough bolt for the head bolt holes. I cant wait to start cleaning this up and refreshing. Check out the spider nest in the bell housing 😨 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted May 23, 2021 Share #65 Posted May 23, 2021 That was probably a pretty car in the original paint color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barefootdan Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share #66 Posted May 26, 2021 Got the bottom end all torn apart. Someone LOVES red RTV...Bearings are not looking hot. Going to definitely replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted May 26, 2021 Share #67 Posted May 26, 2021 What do the crank journals look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barefootdan Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share #68 Posted May 26, 2021 Surprisingly well in comparison to the rod bearings. I haven’t undone the main caps yet though. there is a very slight score in one of the journals but I’m optimistic it came be polished out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted May 26, 2021 Share #69 Posted May 26, 2021 Does Nissan stamp numbers on their rods and caps? Or does it look like somebody has been in there before? The bearing wear seems odd, but I'm not an expert. Haven't seen many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barefootdan Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share #70 Posted May 27, 2021 Someone was definitely in the front and top. But the bottom looked fresh from any marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barefootdan Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share #71 Posted June 16, 2021 Been slowly making more progress. the crank is fully out and the journals look surprisingly well in comparison to the rod bearings. I was worried for a bit...Next step is to drop the block off at a machine shop for a thorough cleaning. Unfortunately I will be out of town for the next month for summer so the build is on pause for now. AZ summers dont make it fun to work in the garage! It was 117 out yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETI4K Posted June 16, 2021 Share #72 Posted June 16, 2021 Two words for you my friend- mini split. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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