fjh Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 On 12/31/2023 at 12:48 PM, Joey Mack said: Alright Mechaholic...... This ones for you.. Here are some of my home made tools. I have used them many times.. See some of us arent fancy pants.. By the way, ALL of my 7 torque wrenches are ''click type'' not digital, with a beeper.. Any guess's as to which tool is the best one?? She's polishing the crank journals for me. I like the liner mock up tool ! I made one exactly the Same years ago when E7 came out great minds think alike buddy Never had a liner installer always used a bfh and block of wood for that! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I put that liner press together after my tired arms and shoulders told me to do something else or ''we are quitting''.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 hours ago, Joey Mack said: Well, I had a few hours to get back on the ENDT 673.. Did some blasting and priming. I also tried to fix the brass coolant pipe. It was dented pretty good, and had a slight bend in it. I got lucky, a piece of fence pipe was enough to rough in the round shape, and then I used a wrist pin from a John Deere 3179DF engine to finish it.. The wrist pin was a perfect fit.. I couldnt get it perfect, but I also didnt want to knock a hole or crack in the pipe, so I stooped here.. Lookin' good. I didn't see the valve cover bolts in the pictures but have a question about them. I did valve cover gaskets a few months ago and noticed the bolts have a groove in the shank and am not sure what it is for. Is there a baffle that goes over the rockers? Or I thought an O ring but the bolt bottoms out before you get to that part. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 that groove has been on hold down bolts far as I can remember (NOT a good comparison I know); fiber carbon washer under side of hold down bolt between cover and bolt head with a slight amount of sealant . sealant for lube movement . have seen and installed bolts with new washers only to have washer tear apart being installed dry. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 was there ever a snap ring in that groove to keep the bolts from falling out of the valve cover when loosened? I don't know much about the small details of END's. This is my first full rebuild. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 if ever a snap ring was installed on the hold down bolts by factory new ; it was eliminated years ago. is the first END build on a stand or in frame ????? taxing the brain cells once again ;;;; can't remember first full rebuild ; hate old age ;; remember a few outstanding full builds, can't say first. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 on a stand, but i have to take it off the stand to put the flywheel housing on. it is a home made stand. (not made by me) 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I have to rotate it with an engine crane and support it with jack stands, otherwise it will spin around and kill me if it hits me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted February 4 Popular Post Share Posted February 4 it is "normal" to look at those pictures of an engine and have same rise as walking in to a strip club '' Isn't it . LOL coat of paint -same as tight bikini == engine start same as light moans . blame it on too much breathing asbestos clutch/brake dust. 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 4 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: I have to rotate it with an engine crane and support it with jack stands, otherwise it will spin around and kill me if it hits me. can you get permission to drill a hole on end supports then rotate turn table and drill through support hole into turn table pipe random spots. when engine installed can rotate /line up drilled hole / install pins ?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 10 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: I have to rotate it with an engine crane and support it with jack stands, otherwise it will spin around and kill me if it hits me. or knock some sense into you.........🤪 2 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I can do what I want with it.. The owner doesnt want it back.. He said it's a P.O.S. I still want to buy one like the one in the background. much better and safer to use.. and,,, TJC,, My wife tells me that God didnt give me the sense he gave a Billy Goat.. So I guess I will just stay stupid.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Joey what do you use to target the piston coolers? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I have a target. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted February 4 Popular Post Share Posted February 4 I got a bit more done today.. I'm pickin' at this engine while waiting for parts for the other one I'm doin. and, NO.. I did not leave it outside. I just brought it out for good pic's.. 3 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 2 hours ago, Joey Mack said: I got a bit more done today.. I'm pickin' at this engine while waiting for parts for the other one I'm doin. and, NO.. I did not leave it outside. I just brought it out for good pic's.. Nice job buddy! Pop that b housing pan a front cover on and your done! Or are you building a complete? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 yep, I need to take it off that stand and put it on the wooden engine pallet so I can get the flywheel housing on. I also have to put the injection pump coupler together.. The book i'm using is just 'ok'.. the assembly sequence is not very clear. I pick at this one between chores and the E-Tech that I have on a stand. as you know.. I am expecting the new lifters for it soon. Then I can do the cam bushings and get the cam set installed, run the valves, and get the 3 covers on that one.. I use heavy plastic sheets and magnets to hold the plastic up to protect the open bottom end in the shop. Thanks for the comments. I hope you get a good outcome with your tractor. Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 47 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: yep, I need to take it off that stand and put it on the wooden engine pallet so I can get the flywheel housing on. I also have to put the injection pump coupler together.. The book i'm using is just 'ok'.. the assembly sequence is not very clear. I pick at this one between chores and the E-Tech that I have on a stand. as you know.. I am expecting the new lifters for it soon. Then I can do the cam bushings and get the cam set installed, run the valves, and get the 3 covers on that one.. I use heavy plastic sheets and magnets to hold the plastic up to protect the open bottom end in the shop. Thanks for the comments. I hope you get a good outcome with your tractor. Jojo Nice thing with the e6 you can use cloths pins to hold them up! While the side plates are off! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Yup took fan belt off today get one tomorrow fight it back in! Drive seized to the pump shaft not unexpected!😡 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 👎 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 sorry about that Bud.. Is it like peeling an onion? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 23 hours ago, Joey Mack said: I have a target. in the day (yrs back) ; target tool was old style welding rod having flux removed=perfect fit in squirters, technical piece was clear 1/4 in plastic plate having groove on underside to fit on liner. within liner circle on plastic plate was square etched in .proper squirter location would have welding rod pointing in the etched square. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 That's what I have. I traced a target on plexi glass 20+ years ago and made mine. Knocked the flux off a welding rod as well.. 🤣 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 12 hours ago, Joey Mack said: That's what I have. I traced a target on plexi glass 20+ years ago and made mine. Knocked the flux off a welding rod as well.. 🤣 YUP! If works don't fix it! Same rig I used for years as well Not sure much changed in that department! keep it simple! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Yes sir.. today's price for a target is $300.00.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/77/#findComment-546155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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