355 LE2 build pictures!
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355 LE2 build pictures! I blew a head gasket back in may and have seen been slowly rebuilding and collecting parts. So far I have the major parts out of the way: short block, heads, and cam.
Here are some pics of when I took it out and when I got the short block done.
My main helper ^^
Paint is FORD red
Heads and Cam from LE.
And me being bored and mocking up the engine until all the misc. parts get here !
However when I was looking through my box of gaskets and seals from felpro I found that I had these extra ones and I have no idea as to where they go.
The rest of the parts are coming from summit and I still need to get my Competition clutch stage 2, 30# injectors, and TPiS TB.
Here are some pics of when I took it out and when I got the short block done.
My main helper ^^
Paint is FORD red
Heads and Cam from LE.
And me being bored and mocking up the engine until all the misc. parts get here !
However when I was looking through my box of gaskets and seals from felpro I found that I had these extra ones and I have no idea as to where they go.
The rest of the parts are coming from summit and I still need to get my Competition clutch stage 2, 30# injectors, and TPiS TB.
nice build! as for the extra gaskets.. if you bought the whole gasket kit like i did then they send you some extras, one is for a oil cooler and the others im not sure lol but you dont need them.
I might get "shbox'd" on this one.
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Looks awesome! I'm thinking about doing the same thing once mine needs to be rebuilt but the stupid thing wont blow up lol, I'm gonna keep an eye for updates 
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I'm telling ya, he comes out of no where and is like, "I got this" then boom SHBOX'D
. I'm telling ya, he comes out of no where and is like, "I got this" then boom SHBOX'D
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yeah when i get a chance. I can say right now that he does not stamp the same on every head.. He stamped LE2 on the rear right corner of my heads
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There "is" supposed to be a gasket in between the block and the oil filter adapter right? A circular paper gasket with two holes? Then there is a one circular rubber seal the goes in between the adapter and the oil cooler.
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I'm having second thoughts about the 30# SVO injectors. Anybody care to share their thoughts or experiences?
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Would these 32's be a better choice?
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Would these 32's be a better choice?
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Its LE's newer style smog legal cam.
Does anyone near sacramento CA have a water pump seal install tool?
Or know where to get one for cheap? I remember awhile back there were some for like 12 bucks.
Does anyone near sacramento CA have a water pump seal install tool?
Or know where to get one for cheap? I remember awhile back there were some for like 12 bucks.
I used a socket that was the same outer diameter as the water pump drive. Put the gasket on the socket, meet the end up with the water pump drive, use a little spit ( I feel that's the best way as it will dry and oil will make it leak eventually) and slowly slide it off the socket right onto the WP drive. Worked the first time for me and no leaks.
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I used a socket that was the same outer diameter as the water pump drive. Put the gasket on the socket, meet the end up with the water pump drive, use a little spit ( I feel that's the best way as it will dry and oil will make it leak eventually) and slowly slide it off the socket right onto the WP drive. Worked the first time for me and no leaks.
Can the timing cover be successfully installed with all the seals already pressed in?
Sorry im tired.. I mean the WP seal.. Can I install the timing cover with the new WP seal already install into the timing cover?
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You sure can, but you definitely inverted the inner seal for the WP (I did the exact same thing you did) therefore ruining the seal. As long as it didn't rip then you can use it again with the method I described or by spending a couple bucks.
If the seal is ruined you'll be better off spending $13 on a new timing cover gasket set. I ruined one when I installed the WP seal then the timing cover. The WP seal itself is more expensive ($18-$20).
If the seal is ruined you'll be better off spending $13 on a new timing cover gasket set. I ruined one when I installed the WP seal then the timing cover. The WP seal itself is more expensive ($18-$20).
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ok did i completely F myself then? I replaced all the seals on the timing cover already.. WP, Opti, and crank seals. Instead of putting on the cover and then the seals..
Can the timing cover be successfully installed with all the seals already pressed in?
Sorry im tired.. I mean the WP seal.. Can I install the timing cover with the new WP seal already install into the timing cover?
Can the timing cover be successfully installed with all the seals already pressed in?
Sorry im tired.. I mean the WP seal.. Can I install the timing cover with the new WP seal already install into the timing cover?
I strongly suggest that you don't do it that way. Install the timing cover then install the water pump seal afterwards. If you have an old caulking tube cut the spout off it and cut it to size, then use it to slide on water pump seal. The pump seal is the most tricky part of the cover install as they damage easily and make a hell of an oily mess if you get them wrong.
in my lt1/lt4 re build book it says there isnt any gaskets between the adapter and the block.. but if your running a oil cooler then there will be more gaskets.