Lurius

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Well I am building my 408 starting next weds and want to order any tools I need right now so I have everything I may need ahead of time.

I have plenty of torque wrenches
misc picks
full socket sets and basic tools
engine hoist, jacks, jack stands, engine stand
camshaft degreeing kit
piston ring compressor
matco degree tool(for degreeing bolts after torquing)
Nifty JPA engine lift plate tool
BFH

What else am I going to need? Im sure im leaving some out of my list, but hard to remember everything. Also, this is on a pickup, if that makes a difference, so motor is coming from top, not out bottom like fbodies.

Thanks for the help guys,
Lurius

brad8266

iTrader: (23)

Fuel line disconnect tool.

9silverbird8

iTrader: (19)

Not really a tool, but I'll mention it anyway. Assembly lube, I convenietly forgot this and it slowed me considerably.

Oh, and more than likely your Damnit tool

chaman

iTrader: (5)

Time, patience and money.

Lurius

iTrader: (7)

Actually, I found my fuel disconnect tools(plastic ones, but they work good). I have plenty of time and patience, but I am just hoping I dont need to spend much more money lol.

I think I have all the parts for the motor, but I know theres something that will end up needing to be purchased before this is over.

Any more tool ideas?
I ordered a new pair of gloves from Summit(damn good gloves) as well as an ARP cylinder head bolt hole cleaning tool, and a thread restoring kit from Craftsman to get the gunk and rust out of some holes.

-Lurius

Old Geezer

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A set of outside mics for checking pistons.
A set of snap ga's for the lifter bores.
A dial bore gauge to check main, rod brg clearances.
A rod vise.
A set of thread chasers.. NOT taps.
A ring filer.
A dial ind bridge to check deck clearances.
An adapter for installing the degree wheel, and turning the engine.
Ht mic to set the valve spring hgt.
A set of adj push rods to determine the correct length.
A set of checking springs for checking piston to valve.

This list should get you started...
I've likely forgotten some items.

Most, if not all, are available from POWERHOUSE, in Memphis.

crazylane

iTrader: (19)

Feeler gages. Plenty of rags and Carb cleaner. And dont forget the most important one. BEER!!!!

Lurius

iTrader: (7)

Dont worry, im turning 21 this weekend(the 21st actually). Theres plenty of boozahol around here this week.

-Lurius

Lurius

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Got the motor build started today. Right before I needed the rods I drove to the machine shop and the guy used his rod vise and loosened them up for me. Saved me the trouble of buying the tool.

Hoping to be finished with the motor build on Friday or Thursday.

Thanks for all the tool advice guys!
Lurius

Old Geezer

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what do you plan to use to retorque, once the brgs are installed, for clearance checking??

Lurius

iTrader: (7)

I was going to use plastigauge lol.

-Lurius