How can you increase the displacement of an engine block?
The displacement of an engine block is limited by the distance between the bore centers and the thickness of the casting. If the block is a heavy wall casting, you can increase the engine’s displacement by boring the cylinders to oversize and/or using a stroker crank. Stroker cranks are popular because they require fewer modifications.
How to replace an automotive engine front crankshaft seal?
1. Disconnect the battery Anytime you are working on the engine front there is the potential of creating short circuit if you touch a wrench or any metal piece from battery power to ground. To prevent this remove the negative cable of the battery to stop the electrical power to the car. 2. Remove the Serpentine Belt
How can I get a bearing out of a blind hole?
To use all you do is install the proper gripper, expand them and pull the bearing. if the hole is truly blind then turn up a plug a nice sliding fit in the bearing race, get as much grease in the blind hole as you can, start the plug in the race and tap it with a hammer. hydraulic action will push the race out as you force the plug in.
How do you replace an outer tie rod?
Move the pinch nut up to touch the outer tie rod end. This will mark the location of your outer tie rod end and you will know how far to thread on the replacement. Do not tighten the pinch nut. If you do, you will not be able to easily turn the outer tie rod end. Remove the cotter pin.
What’s the best way to repair an engine mount?
The preferred method to repair an engine mount member is by using a larger diameter replacement tube telescoped over the stub of the original member using fish-mouth and rosette welds. 30° scarf welds are also acceptable in place of the fish-mouth welds.
Is there a gasket where the Y pipe bolts on?
If is the 1/4 inch hole it’s the drive bellows, the shift cable hole would be the shift bellows, the y pipe could be loose or have a worn hole or a corroded hole in the outer transom plate. Is there a gasket or O ring where the Y pipe bolts on ? how do you remove and or replace Y pipe ?
How do you replace outer tie rod ends?
Using a holding tool in one hand, secure the inner and outer tie rod ends while loosening the jam nut with a wrench in the other hand. Do not allow the ‘loosening pressure’ to put excessive pressure on the rack and pinion’s inner tie rod.
Which is the best drain plug hole repair?
The drain plug hole thread repair which takes the guess work out and does not rely on luck. The Time-Sert FIX. It’s easy and best above all it’s permanent. We all know that steel is stronger than aluminum. It’s ten times stronger. Time-Sert uses carbon steel. It’s also a solid threaded bushing which is not going to allow leaks between the threads.