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 Nov 19 2009, 08:42 PM
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 Person of Wisdom  Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 8-July 09 From: mapleton Member No.: 18,894  |
Anyone have any advice or pointers on installing new crank bearings? My buddy just got his block and crank back from Kalina. Thanks.
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Nov 20 2009, 09:10 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Make sure you clean everything really well. Even if Kalina said it was clean, clean it again with engine brushes. Every galley.
I usally just plastic gauge to check the clearances. -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
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Nov 20 2009, 05:36 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 8-July 09 From: mapleton Member No.: 18,894 |
Kalina ordered the bearings. They had to grind the crank due to crankwalk and three pistons spun rod bearings.
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1991 TSI AWD 1997 GST (wifes) 1995 Chevy k 2500 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (chick magnet) |
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Nov 20 2009, 07:08 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
I would still check the clearances to make sure they ground it right. I super anal when it comes to engine building though.
I've always read that your not supposed to grind the cranks due to the nitriding treatment. I did see that some think it ok as long as the fillets are done correctly. -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Nov 20 2009, 07:18 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 8-July 09 From: mapleton Member No.: 18,894 |
Ok thanks Chris. I have never done this or anything with the bottom end. The kid that ownes the motor said he would do it but he knows less than me. I told him to have Kalina put it together. Kalina also balanced it so i dont see why he wouldnt have them put it together for him.
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1991 TSI AWD 1997 GST (wifes) 1995 Chevy k 2500 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (chick magnet) |
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Nov 23 2009, 08:47 AM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Admin Posts: 490 Joined: 15-September 08 From: East Peoria, IL Member No.: 8,716 |
QUOTE (black92_tsi_awd @ Nov 20 2009, 07:08 PM)  I would still check the clearances to make sure they ground it right. I super anal when it comes to engine building though. I've always read that your not supposed to grind the cranks due to the nitriding treatment. I did see that some think it ok as long as the fillets are done correctly. I know with stock car engines they grind them all the time. Now I don't know if they resurface or anything afterwards. But Clevite makes several different sizes of Main/Rod bearings to fit various different clearances due to grinding. But I agree, ALWAYS check your clearances, it only takes a couple extra minutes and that way you know for sure it's good. -------------------- 1978 Mustang II King Cobra
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