which parts to swap to shortblock first?
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which parts to swap to shortblock first?
Did a search and couldn't find much info on this topic.
So I pulled my motor recently and have a shortblock to swap in and was wondering what people have swapped first or if it even matters.
And I'll also be doing a vacuum line job at the same time.
Hoping for pointers and tips please. Thanks
note: first time working on a rotary.
So I pulled my motor recently and have a shortblock to swap in and was wondering what people have swapped first or if it even matters.
And I'll also be doing a vacuum line job at the same time.
Hoping for pointers and tips please. Thanks
note: first time working on a rotary.
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Start from the bottom up. While you have the shortblock out, if it's a used shortblock I would recommend at least replacing the rear main seal. You might think about re-sealing the oil pan. Both jobs are a pain once everything is installed.
I would recommend sourcing new gaskets as much as possible. Nothing worse than putting everything in only to have leaky gaskets, especially in the turbo and LIM areas.
I would recommend sourcing new gaskets as much as possible. Nothing worse than putting everything in only to have leaky gaskets, especially in the turbo and LIM areas.
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Also, get the shop manual, it does have the procedure for building the shortblock back up.
If you can, get the Pineapple Racing engine stand adapter and an engine stand. Makes it SO much more pleasant to work on. Take your time and get everything on there RIGHT, nice clean parts, new gaskets, etc. Give yourself PLENTY of time to do this right, then when you drop it in you'll have a sweet looking and running engine.
Dale
If you can, get the Pineapple Racing engine stand adapter and an engine stand. Makes it SO much more pleasant to work on. Take your time and get everything on there RIGHT, nice clean parts, new gaskets, etc. Give yourself PLENTY of time to do this right, then when you drop it in you'll have a sweet looking and running engine.
Dale
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BTW, engine stand adapter -
http://www.pineappleracing.com/rotar...adaptor-1.aspx
Inexpensive engine stand, same one I have -
http://www.harborfreight.com/750-lb-...and-32915.html
Dale
http://www.pineappleracing.com/rotar...adaptor-1.aspx
Inexpensive engine stand, same one I have -
http://www.harborfreight.com/750-lb-...and-32915.html
Dale
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