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Robert

01-30-2003 18:17:31




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If you have read the message below you can tell I have engine problems.

I have the video on engine rebuild and was thinking about doing one on my 8N. I'm still not sure about what all I will need to do as far as (bearings,(sizing)), turning crankshaft, what size bearings to order,. I like working on this ole piece of history, but I don't won't to get her broke down and back together and it be a flunk.

Thanx in advance, I have got alot of info here in the past

Robert

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Bill W.

01-31-2003 12:54:45




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 Re: Engine rebuild in reply to Robert, 01-30-2003 18:17:31  
Robert: the easiest and most logical approach is to disassemble the engine (video and Fo 4 manual are big help) and determine if you have thick (.090) or thin (.040) cylinder sleeves. Then buy a complete overhaul kit (available through this board sponsors) and take your engine to a reputable machine shop for machine work (valves, crankshaft, etc.) The machinist will then know what size bearings (undersized) to order and will do so. On my first rebuild, I did the reassembly work (except the valves) and thoroughly enjoyed doing it. Got a lot of help from this board and others along with manual and video. Put 'er all back to gether and had a sweet runing engine. Great fun and great therapy. It will cost you around $1,000 for all (parts and machine work) but it is worth it. You'll have an engine good for another 50 years. Good N-ing.

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MikeC

01-31-2003 05:06:40




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 Re: Engine rebuild in reply to Robert, 01-30-2003 18:17:31  
There are a couple different ways to approach it. You could do just what needs to be done in order to make it run ok. You really won't know everything that it needs until you open the engine and begin to inspect things.

You can also plan to do a complete rebuild, replacing parts that are not worn to the point of needing replacement yet. Personally, if I were to open the engine that far I would plan to replace/machine everything. It might be a little more expensive up front but I know that I won't have to do it again.

In either case the video and the FO4 manual are great tools and will tell you nearly everything that you need to know.

Good Luck!

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It's doable . . . Les, TN

01-31-2003 04:56:13




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 Re: Engine rebuild in reply to Robert, 01-30-2003 18:17:31  
Get the FO4 manual and read it. Watch the video. If you can read and watch TV you can rebuild the engine. You won't really know what you need to do to it until you get it apart and take some measurements. Before you get started, check your compression. If it's good, and the engine runs I'd put off the rebuild for another day.

If ya jest want sumpthin ta do, git ya a non-runner and play with it. Then you've got the satisfaction of takin a piece of "historic junk" and turnin it into a piece of "living" history. That's what I did—wanted a hobby and bought a dead N. She's still in the machine shop but will putt-putt-putt before long.

Stick with this board too. If you've got any questions there is a wealth of information to be mined from some of these "noodles."

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Paul8n

01-30-2003 18:42:06




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 Re: Engine rebuild in reply to Robert, 01-30-2003 18:17:31  
Redo your compression readings wet and dry. This will tell you what you are getting into before you get into it. We will all be here to help.



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