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gvr4 · 11-24-2012

My block and head are back from the machine shop.

DSM graveyard shipped me my crank. Still waiting on rods and pistons. Let's go through what's all involved with getting pistons and rods put together. Source new rods and pistons (they're an engine builder, this shouldn't be a problem), Torque rod bolts, put a bore gauge on the big end and check for size, roundness, etc. (if they even do this when supplying a rotating assembly), mic the pistons, make sure they're all within spec, mic wrist pins, put piston in the jig and the small end of the rod on the rod heater and wait 30 sec, set the rod in the piston and slide the wrist pin in. Repeat 4x.

I know it sounds like a lot of work when its all written out like that, but seriously TWO AND A HALF FREAKING MONTHS?????? I honestly cannot recommend that anyone who reads this give DSM Graveyard any business whatsoever.

As soon as I can find some pistons and rods, I'll be able to get this thing put back together.

11-24-2012	#5
gvr4 New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Branch Drives: I walk. Too many broke vehicles Posts: 40	Re: The GVR4 build My block and head are back from the machine shop. DSM graveyard shipped me my crank. Still waiting on rods and pistons. Let's go through what's all involved with getting pistons and rods put together. Source new rods and pistons (they're an engine builder, this shouldn't be a problem), Torque rod bolts, put a bore gauge on the big end and check for size, roundness, etc. (if they even do this when supplying a rotating assembly), mic the pistons, make sure they're all within spec, mic wrist pins, put piston in the jig and the small end of the rod on the rod heater and wait 30 sec, set the rod in the piston and slide the wrist pin in. Repeat 4x. I know it sounds like a lot of work when its all written out like that, but seriously TWO AND A HALF FREAKING MONTHS?????? I honestly cannot recommend that anyone who reads this give DSM Graveyard any business whatsoever. As soon as I can find some pistons and rods, I'll be able to get this thing put back together.