Here we go, were on our way!

[Yorker]

https://www.lrukforums.com/threads/e...th-mine.82945/

[Scotty]

Very interesting, thank you sir.

The engine, 2 heads, crank & cam are now at the machine shop.

Thx

Scott

[Scotty]

Great news, the replacement engine and head have no cracks!

[cnfowler]

Great news, the replacement engine and head have no cracks!

Isn't that what they said last time?


Colin

[Scotty]

Yes sir,

I went by the shop and spoke to the owner and he assured me that he magnafluxed every square inch of the block and head. So I feel pretty good about it.

We shall see.

So Which clutch setup do I purchase? 9" or 9.5? My thoughts were to stay with the 9" I am going to go with the original flywheel and flywheel housing. I am going to replace the flywheel ring.

Your Thoughts?



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[Bioheat]

When I replaced my engine, I kept the 9 inch setup. I figured it worked fine for 12 years, why introduce new problems.

[Scotty]

My thoughts exactly!

Thank you

[Yorker]

9.5 is what I'd do assuming I was in there anyway.

[Scotty]

Thank you Matt, I guess my question would be will the 2a nonsyncro mesh trans accommodate the 9.5?

Thank you

Scott

[series guy]

I have never had an issue with the 9" version. The important part is using the correct pressure plate for your throw out bearing.

[Forester]

I have a 9.5 for a non-syncro transmission but that is what a 2.5 NAD uses.

[Yorker]

Thank you Matt, I guess my question would be will the 2a nonsyncro mesh trans accommodate the 9.5?

Thank you

Scott

Yep it goes right in with the correct clutch pressure plate.

[Scotty]

As always thank you guys.

On another note, I received the replacement block back, I'll get it cleaned up and painted over the weekend.
I think the head will be completed today, if so I'll pick it up and put the shop in the rearview mirror.

I now have 2 cranks & 3 cams all have been polished and in great condition.

I'm going to use the original crank & cam, I'll double check all the measurement's on all the parts received back from the shop.

Thx

Scott

[Scotty]

Lets try this again.. As you can see there's something missing there by the petcock bung..

[Scotty]

So I completed the the painting of the replacement block. But for some reason the color didn't cure.

The process used is shown below:

Block 1, (cracked Block) was painted without primer, only the color and it really seems to have adhered really good. Block 2, (replacement block) I did use primer first has poor adhesion.

I cleaned both blocks to the metal. Block 1 thoroughly cleaned the engine, painted outside color only (VHT paint) 2 coats 15 minutes between coats 80 degrees weather, 30 days ago.

Block 2, thoroughly cleaned the engine, painted with VHT primer, 15 minutes between coats 2 coats 80 degree weather. Allowed to dry over night 24 hours.
Day 2 painted with color VHT, 2 coats 80 degree weather allowed 15 minutes between coats 24 hour drying time. Paint color scratches with my fingernail. It seems gummy.

I have sense removed the primer and color from block 2..

Any input would be much appreciated.

Thank you