atruepretense
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- Jul 15, 2009
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Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania
So, a little update on the status of the DSM. I already have most of the stuff removed on the engine. All that is left is to unbolt the trans, and motor mounts, and cross member. Once that's done the engine is coming up.
My girlfriend's bro is a big DSM fan also, and has helped me out a great deal by selling me a 7 Bolt bottom end that is in great condition. Pistons, rods, crank, everything. I'm paying $250 for that, and bringing her home to rebuild the bottom end. As soon as I have a bit more cash this week, i'll be sending out for some ACL rod and main bearings, ARP rod bolts, and head studs, and a few other things like a new lower timing cover because mine broke.
When I put on the new head, I put a new head gasket, water pump, and timing belt and balance belt. Won't need the balance belt anymore since the block i'm getting has them blocked off. Hello 15lbs of rational mass gone!
Will also be checking the clutch and pressure plate tomorrow for wear to make sure I can still use it. Will post some more details tomorrow.
I'm attaching a pic of what I found on the rod cap of cylinder #1, and a video of it. There was NO bearing left.
And it dug a nice gouge in the rod cap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcMfKWBUeOk
My girlfriend's bro is a big DSM fan also, and has helped me out a great deal by selling me a 7 Bolt bottom end that is in great condition. Pistons, rods, crank, everything. I'm paying $250 for that, and bringing her home to rebuild the bottom end. As soon as I have a bit more cash this week, i'll be sending out for some ACL rod and main bearings, ARP rod bolts, and head studs, and a few other things like a new lower timing cover because mine broke.
When I put on the new head, I put a new head gasket, water pump, and timing belt and balance belt. Won't need the balance belt anymore since the block i'm getting has them blocked off. Hello 15lbs of rational mass gone!
Will also be checking the clutch and pressure plate tomorrow for wear to make sure I can still use it. Will post some more details tomorrow.
I'm attaching a pic of what I found on the rod cap of cylinder #1, and a video of it. There was NO bearing left.
And it dug a nice gouge in the rod cap.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcMfKWBUeOk
