nc30 engine rebuild
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nc30 engine rebuild
Hi,
I bought this engine block today and the seller claims that the piston rings, main bearings and connecting rod bearings have been replaced. The engine block is incomplete and comes with the parts seen in the photos.
My plan is to strip the parts missing from it (heads, sensors, generator, waterpump, sump side covers and so on) from my old engine and use them to build this one up.
My old engine is running ok but is down on power (49Hp) and is eating 1l of oil or more per 1000km. What parts do I need to get for this build?
Here's the block that I bought:
http://s18.postimg.org/5xkcp8hxz/image.jpg
http://s18.postimg.org/mk1wybavr/s_l1600.jpg
http://s18.postimg.org/mk1wybavr/s_l1600.jpg
Regards,
Chris
I bought this engine block today and the seller claims that the piston rings, main bearings and connecting rod bearings have been replaced. The engine block is incomplete and comes with the parts seen in the photos.
My plan is to strip the parts missing from it (heads, sensors, generator, waterpump, sump side covers and so on) from my old engine and use them to build this one up.
My old engine is running ok but is down on power (49Hp) and is eating 1l of oil or more per 1000km. What parts do I need to get for this build?
Here's the block that I bought:
http://s18.postimg.org/5xkcp8hxz/image.jpg
http://s18.postimg.org/mk1wybavr/s_l1600.jpg
http://s18.postimg.org/mk1wybavr/s_l1600.jpg
Regards,
Chris
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Re: nc30 engine rebuild
Sounds like you just need a gasket set.
Make sure you use OEM Head gaskets.
Make sure you use OEM Head gaskets.
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Re: nc30 engine rebuild
Cool.
I will also need to refresh my old heads. What's the recommended method of removing carbon deposits, what kind of lapping paste should I use and do I have to remove the camshafts to lap the valves and replace the stem seals?
I will also need to refresh my old heads. What's the recommended method of removing carbon deposits, what kind of lapping paste should I use and do I have to remove the camshafts to lap the valves and replace the stem seals?
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Re: nc30 engine rebuild
How about Vesrah gaskets? I've heard they were the original supplier of these parts.hunter wrote:Sounds like you just need a gasket set.
Make sure you use OEM Head gaskets.
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Re: nc30 engine rebuild
This will require a complete head strip yes.krisztian_andre wrote:Cool.
I will also need to refresh my old heads. What's the recommended method of removing carbon deposits, what kind of lapping paste should I use and do I have to remove the camshafts to lap the valves and replace the stem seals?
Fine paste will do you.
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Re: nc30 engine rebuild
I have heard the same thing myself,krisztian_andre wrote:How about Vesrah gaskets? I've heard they were the original supplier of these parts.hunter wrote:Sounds like you just need a gasket set.
Make sure you use OEM Head gaskets.
But have never tried them.
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Re: nc30 engine rebuild
What about rebuilding the head. Do you normally have to measure or replace valve guides?
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Re: nc30 engine rebuild
I usually measure them but have yet to find one that needs replacing so you should be fine
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Re: nc30 engine rebuild
Can you tell me what type of gauge I could use?lukemillar wrote:I usually measure them but have yet to find one that needs replacing so you should be fine
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Re: nc30 engine rebuild
bore gauge(small bore gauge)