Preparing parts for engine build. Advice needed.
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Preparing parts for engine build. Advice needed. Hey guys,
My question is for the engine builders out there, as this is my first time inside a pushrod V8.
Im preparing to install a cam, springs, pushrods and yella terra roller rockers in my engine, and i was wondering how i should prep the parts for installation. Other than cleaning them really well, do i soak any of them in engine oil prior to installation? Should i just wipe over the rockers with carby cleaner then immerse them in oil and then apply oil liberally to the other parts?
Also, i carefully scraped some carbon build up off the top of my pistons, and while i was very careful not to get any in the bores, a few specs did drop in there. I vacuumed it out with a rubber connection, but i was wondering if its ok to use compressed air to get any crap out of the bores? I didnt want to force the debris into the rings with the air?
The car is a 2009 VE Commodore L98 engine with 40000kms on it if it matters.
Thanks for any advice,
Shaun.
My question is for the engine builders out there, as this is my first time inside a pushrod V8.
Im preparing to install a cam, springs, pushrods and yella terra roller rockers in my engine, and i was wondering how i should prep the parts for installation. Other than cleaning them really well, do i soak any of them in engine oil prior to installation? Should i just wipe over the rockers with carby cleaner then immerse them in oil and then apply oil liberally to the other parts?
Also, i carefully scraped some carbon build up off the top of my pistons, and while i was very careful not to get any in the bores, a few specs did drop in there. I vacuumed it out with a rubber connection, but i was wondering if its ok to use compressed air to get any crap out of the bores? I didnt want to force the debris into the rings with the air?
The car is a 2009 VE Commodore L98 engine with 40000kms on it if it matters.
Thanks for any advice,
Shaun.
