64SF
Well-Known Member
Several weeks ago I picked up my "bagged" machined engine block from the machine shop. They had installed the crankshaft and camshaft....which I asked them to do. The crankshaft mains have been torqued to the proper specs and the camshaft, sprocket and chain were degreed in.
This afternoon I pulled the bag (it's on an engine stand) to start assembly but am concerned about moving forward because the engine, lifter bores and other surfaces feel "gritty" almost like fine honing "dust". Also, the lifter bores need a little cleaning up...they also feel gritty and the lifters do not slide easily.
As I mentioned earlier the crank is installed the mains caps are torqued and the rear main seal cap is installed as well....
Here is the question.
Can/should I disassemble and and do a soap and water cleaning?
Will disassembly create issues with the torqued main bearing and rear main cap/seal?
I don't want to take it back to the machine shop....it took them a while to complete the work. As always thoughts or comments are greatly appreciated.
This afternoon I pulled the bag (it's on an engine stand) to start assembly but am concerned about moving forward because the engine, lifter bores and other surfaces feel "gritty" almost like fine honing "dust". Also, the lifter bores need a little cleaning up...they also feel gritty and the lifters do not slide easily.
As I mentioned earlier the crank is installed the mains caps are torqued and the rear main seal cap is installed as well....
Here is the question.
Can/should I disassemble and and do a soap and water cleaning?
Will disassembly create issues with the torqued main bearing and rear main cap/seal?
I don't want to take it back to the machine shop....it took them a while to complete the work. As always thoughts or comments are greatly appreciated.