To get the shims out the lifters I used the edge of a ruler thats on my feeler gauge by stinking it in slot and prying them out. Pick up valve lifter shims at the junk yard from a few different cars (might have to take the entire lifter if you cant take them out). It is important they are shimmed correctly to prevent excessive valve tapping, burning or cracking a valve. If the lash is off or if you are putting in different camshafts you will need to shim the lifters. In my case the machinist instructed me NOT to lap the valves as doing so would ruin the grind job. This may change depending on the machinist or the service your are paying for. If you are assembling the cylinder head your self ask your machinist if valve lapping is required. Make sure you do this before you pull the engine to decrease down time. Took it to the machine shop had it inspected, milled, and valves ground. I pulled a cylinder head at the junk yard for dirt cheap. If your engine has very low compression or compression varies a lot between cylinders be prepared to have the block serviced and hold off on buying pistons till its determined what size you need or find a different block. Mine checked out at 165 +/- 5psi dry, 175+/-5psi wet.ĭo a leak down test on any cylinders that test extremely low or if there is a large difference between the others. Do the test dry and wet to get an idea of the state of piston rings. You learn a lot about the state of the engine without taking it apart. Make sure your engine is in good running condition. Again I am not responsible if you ruin your engine or buy the incorrect parts. Do additional research as information may change may be incorrect or have typos but i will be reviewing it as necessary. Building an engine from start to finish is expensive, difficult, and time consuming. This is intended as a preparation aid prior to building your FS-DE and to give an idea of whats to come. You are responsible for your own actions and choices its not my fault if you buy the wrong parts or damage your engine. I did a lot of research prior to my build this is my way to paying back to the forum and community thats helped me so much. I didn't really have a change to make a build thread specially since my pictures suck.
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