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Joining the bandwagon, my 4L OHV build

im far enough in this to not turn back, so ill start this thread now.

starting with a truck that hasent been driven in 2 years before i got it. so its really dirty, ticks, needs some help.
im going for a mild top end rebuild. just a nice cleaning and new parts, upgraded performance parts. with a nice coat of paint to finish it up.
update: turned into full rebuild


parts list:
  • 2643 ANCHOR - drivers motor mount (rockauto)
  • 2641 ANCHOR - passenger motor mount (rockauto)
  • SP432 MOTORCRAFT - spark plugs (autozone)
  • WR4062 MOTORCRAFT - plug wire set (rockauto)
  • KS2358 FELPRO - full gasket set (autozone)
  • PR422 DNJ/ROCK ENGINE - pistion ring set (rockauto)
  • m328 MELLING - high flow oil pump (summitracing)
  • 432217 VISTA-PRO - ready rad radiator (summitracing)
  • E71531 DAYCO - upper radiator hose (autozone)
  • B71532 DAYCO - lower radiator hose (autozone)
  • 200-87684 DAYCO - heater-to-thermostat hose (autozone)
  • 200-87715 DAYCO - heater-to-water pump hose (autozone)
  • 58390 A-1 CARDONE - reman waterpump, they sent a 97tm (rockauto)
  • 300-942 DORMAN - water pump pulley (rockauto)
  • 300-004 DORMAN - power steering pulley (autozone)
  • 49237 GOODYEAR - belt tensioner (rockauto)
  • 5968 HAYDEN AUTOMOTIVE - idler pulley (rockauto)
  • 49-410-8 COMP CAMS - camshaft (summitracing)
  • R1092 SEALED POWER - rocker arms (rockauto)
  • VS1630 SEALED POWER - valve springs (rockauto)
  • sev-2027 SI VALVES - exhaust valves (sivalves.com)
  • sev-2028 SI VALVES - intake valves (sivalves.com)
  • UP94172S ULTRAPOWER - timing chain kit (rockauto)
  • 25053 CRANKSHAFT SUPPLY - reman crankshaft with bearings (rockauto)
  • 70mm 94/95 Mustang GT Cobra 19/24lb MAF (ebay)
  • ebay link - 90tm/93tm cylinder heads
  • ebay link - matched set of injectors
  • EF link - modded stock throttle body
  • GM3115200 chevrolet HHR electric fan from EF member
  • FAN-PWN-V3 SPAL fan controller from EF member
  • 1633S-1 JBA - headers and y-pipe used from EF member

later upgrades: 200amp alternator, underdrive/overdrive pulleys. maybe other stuff as i get ideas
 
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Is there aa clip to take off before the top plunger will come off?
 






oops...didnt see that last post of yours. Thx.
 












Hey Xeek,

Long story short, my rear main job turned into a crankshaft job... How do you like that rock auto crank? Holding up okay?

Thanks man,

Benjam :D
 












I bought mine from Rockauto also, no issues at all.
 






They come with sealed power bearings right?

Benjam :D
 












Yup, mine came with the sealed power bearings to the correct size of what was machined off of the crank.
The machine shop guy said that it was a great deal, and it would cost way more for them to do the same thing.
 






Dono said:
Yup, mine came with the sealed power bearings to the correct size of what was machined off of the crank.
The machine shop guy said that it was a great deal, and it would cost way more for them to do the same thing.
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It cost me $300 to have mine grind and balanced:(
 






It apparently would have cost me way more than that. I guess a trip to the machine shop in your area to ask the question would be in order.
 






Dono said:
It apparently would have cost me way more than that. I guess a trip to the machine shop in your area to ask the question would be in order.
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How much did it run you on rock auto? Guess I need to search the cost for us but was thinking it was way under $300 for us
 






If I remember, the number in my head was $350.00.
Maybe that was me calculating landed cost (Shipping costs also).
 












Sounds about right. I couldn't count core return, as shipping that thing across the border was way too much $
 






damn xeek long time no see, im the dude that bought your old rear axle. glad to see you still have the truck!
 






Well the crank came in today, with "acl" bearings? manufactured by "tdc". I'm none too pleased.. Calling rock auto in the morning, as their picture clearly depicts sealed power bearings with this crank.

Benjam :D
 






Just read this whole post. Only thing i learned was to not jump right into things and take your time. What a total loss, to bad it only lasted 6300 miles. Did you ever build another, whats the story now??
 



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Mostly due to exhaust causing valve seals to blow, driving through water killed the piston.rings.
And as jd and u have found out from a machine shop, bronze valve guides are the way to go with the valves we have.

Currently just the heads and headers made it over to my rangers engine. Had them refinished and swapped dual springs, bought a 422 cam. And just threw it on my rangers stock bottom end. Been running for around the same, prob closer to 10k miles
 






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