Rebuilding your motor? This video is part 1 of a 2-part series that will take you through the process of assembling your bottom end from A to Z
The example used in this video is our 6.8L Ford V10 but the concepts apply to almost every engine out there.
Tools you'll need:
0. Safety glasses and ear protection
1. Scale (2 if you follow our process)
2. Die grinder with carbide bits (or any other grinding bit)
3. Belt Sander
4. 3D printed inserts for rod ends (or connecting rod balancing fixture)
5. File set
6. Jeweler's file or nail file
7. Piston ring grinder
8. Feeler gauge set
9. Plastic bin, mineral spirits and brush set (for cleaning parts)
10. Assembly lube
11. Small screw driver
12. Piston ring expander
00:00 Intro
00:42 Weight Matching Pistons
04:05 Balancing Connecting Rods
12:53 Gapping Piston Rings
23:49 Deburr and Clean
25:21 Assembly
27 июл 2024
