How to rebuild an engine
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== Assembly == | == Assembly == | ||
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*Always chase your threads with a hand tap on all holes where torque values are critical, | *Always chase your threads with a hand tap on all holes where torque values are critical, | ||
like head bolts to block. | like head bolts to block. | ||
| − | *Clean and oil | + | *Clean and oil threads for a good torque reading but be sure that this is either what your manual instructs or is common practice for your engine/build. Take special care with soft metals like aluminum as you may do irreparable damage. |
*Clean all bolt threads thoroughly: A wire brush on a grinder works well for this. | *Clean all bolt threads thoroughly: A wire brush on a grinder works well for this. | ||
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