Engine is going back together!

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Engine is going back together!

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I got my order of all new hardware and seals/gaskets this weekend, so we started the process of reassembling the engine last night. I had my A&P bud, a photographer (me), and a videographer (YEP!) on hand to document the process. Here are a couple of shots from last night...

I wanted the pistons pulled to make the rings were installed properly...they were...
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Two cylinders on...
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Rockers and push rods going in...
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Almost fully assembled (we didn't get the oil return lines or the intake tubes on)...
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The lighting is terrible in there...

Tonight we'll get it finished up, and ready to preserve!

8)
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Chad-

The engine looks friggin' sweet with that color combination! You will have that sucker mounted in no time.
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Looking very sweet Chad!

Did you win the lottery or something?
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bullojm1 wrote:Chad-

The engine looks friggin' sweet with that color combination! You will have that sucker mounted in no time.
Thank ya! Hopefully within the next two to three weeks!
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Brantel wrote:Looking very sweet Chad!

Did you win the lottery or something?
HA! Thanks man, but it just LOOKS like a million bucks! :wink: 8)
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Friggin sweet dude.
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I am due to get my engine back from the builder soon (waiting till I get it back to let you know the details).

Can't wait! It won't be so colorful though!
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Lookin' forward to reading about yours Brian! 8) 8) I didn't even know you had your engine!
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Strange lighting or not, that is going to look really sharp mounted up front Chad.
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So you pulled the pistons huh. Did you put them back right side up? :evil:
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WOW, that looks great!

Is there anyone else out there that is having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that Chad is actually posting pictures of his engine??? :o :mrgreen:
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RV7Factory wrote:WOW, that looks great!

Is there anyone else out there that is having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that Chad is actually posting pictures of his engine??? :o :mrgreen:

Funny, I was just thinking "it sure is nice of Chad to be painting my engine for me"

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RV7Factory wrote:WOW, that looks great!

Is there anyone else out there that is having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that Chad is actually posting pictures of his engine??? :o :mrgreen:
...It's not mounted yet :evil:

That's one good lookin' engine Chad!
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I'm waiting for him to change his mind about the color! :lol:
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Chad,

Looks great! Did you look at the option of a 90 degree oil filter mount? I have one on my engine and it sure makes it easy to change the filter.
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jim_geo wrote:So you pulled the pistons huh. Did you put them back right side up? :evil:
That's one thing I'm certain of! We talked about how the rings are to be positioned, how the piston goes in, etc...Done right! 8)
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RV7Factory wrote:WOW, that looks great!

Is there anyone else out there that is having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that Chad is actually posting pictures of his engine??? :o :mrgreen:
Believe me, I am right there with ya!! It's very strange! :o
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rv8or wrote:Funny, I was just thinking "it sure is nice of Chad to be painting my engine for me"

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Anything I can do to help Joe!! :lol:
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painless wrote:I'm waiting for him to change his mind about the color! :lol:
Hehe! This is the color I envisioned from the very start! The I got sidetracked, then came back, then strayed again, then came back, then flip-flopped, then came back, then weathervaned, then came back...

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TomC wrote:Chad,

Looks great! Did you look at the option of a 90 degree oil filter mount? I have one on my engine and it sure makes it easy to change the filter.
I'm still considering it. I will have a bit more room behind the engine since I have the 320 mount tho, so it may not be so bad... :dunno: yet.
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