I've always wanted to build an engine, but first I need to know how. I know it's a long, expensive process, but do any of you have some good websites, books, etc. with information on the process? Also, have any of you done engine builds, and how intensive are they (can I get all the parts and kind of figure out where they go, or does it require lots of technical knowledge)?
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I've been trying to check out automotive websites, Wikipedia, Google for terms I don't know, etc. but I was kind of hoping there was a site out there that had most of this compiled in one place. I guess not, huh?
The best thing you can do for your first build is have a good mechanic with you during the process.
Its nearly impossible to learn it all from books and the internet.
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Screw all the screws together an put gas in it, not that hard.
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You can't really just learn to build any engine, i mean you can but you really should just focus 100% on the particular one you are going to be building.
Don't throw anything nice in your first engine, just practice doing a rebuild with new bearings, rings, maybe pistons. See how long it lasts, if it keeps going and you don't say spin a bearing then check the compression and do a leak down test to see overall how it is doing.
If all is well then rebuild it again with better stuff but don't get cocky, or else you will pay for it. Take the same amount of time and care, if not more.
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I originally wanted to rebuild the engine in the jeep I had. Naxja.org had a guy on there that knew a **** ton and had alot of information in his posts, but they're strewn all over the place, still theres bound to be at least 1 guy on a forum that knows a decent amount about the engine you'd be working on, so if you got into any hang ups.
Like everyone else said, books and a ton of internet research. Getting a block from the junkyard and a rebuilt kit would be a good start
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Rebuilding is very complicated. You would first need to find a motor worth building. You could build up my Pontiac 400 motor for my T/A XD. I personally like chevy small blocks. FInd the motor (or car and pull it out) being stripping EVERYTHING off. try to learn parts names and functions as you take them off, and how the go together. (jumping ahead) when the motor is all taken down, I suggest a "port and polish" this clean the cylinder walls making making compression easier. it also makes more room for air flow increasing power. (also works on exhaust) since getting to this point will take a LONG time, just PM if you have any questions
i reccomend you buy a cheap running small block chevy. anyone can tear down an engine, its taking the time to understand why the parts work how they do that is the real trick.
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not a bad idea, it's winter, take apart your dads lawnmower engine.
I would not go off free stuff that you find out on the internet, there are really good books out there, including a hayes manual on engine rebuilding.
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Rebuilding is very complicated. You would first need to find a motor worth building. You could build up my Pontiac 400 motor for my T/A XD. I personally like chevy small blocks. FInd the motor (or car and pull it out) being stripping EVERYTHING off. try to learn parts names and functions as you take them off, and how the go together. (jumping ahead) when the motor is all taken down, I suggest a "port and polish" this clean the cylinder walls making making compression easier. it also makes more room for air flow increasing power. (also works on exhaust) since getting to this point will take a LONG time, just PM if you have any questions
you are probably the last person anybody overhauling an engine should PM.
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Alright, I think I can use my lawn mower as a guinea pig. I'll just tear it apart and put it back together again while giving it a good clean. As far as putting it back together, would I just have to remember from when I took it apart, or are their instruction manuals as to which order I should put it back together in?
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"Originally posted by Dake: I'd never buy snap-on anyway because every time I see it I read "strap-on," which makes me miss my ex"
Alright, I think I can use my lawn mower as a guinea pig. I'll just tear it apart and put it back together again while giving it a good clean. As far as putting it back together, would I just have to remember from when I took it apart, or are their instruction manuals as to which order I should put it back together in?
You will need torque wrenches for the rod bolts, base/sidecover, head and flywheel. You will also need a strap wrench to hold the flywheel. Briggs has toque specs listed on their site. Just be sure to take careful note of the piston and rod orientation, bad things happen when yo get em backwards.
General rule of thumb is to estimate how much it may cost to build your desired engine, then double that.
That's how much you're going to need to build an engine in case you run into any problems.
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I know it's a long, expensive process, but do any of you have some good websites, books, etc. with information on the process? Also, have any of you done engine builds, and how intensive are they (can I get all the parts and kind of figure out where they go, or does it require lots of technical knowledge)?
