ls1 specific tools
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ls1 specific tools i remember an article a while ago in gm hi tech mag ,that gave alist of ls1 specific tools for building ls1 engines , anyone know of ls1 specific tools and there make/# thnx bob 
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Originally Posted by Gen3Benz
kent moore makes a whole ls1 kit, every special tool for the ls1
they also make a time-sert kit for the whole engine
they also make a time-sert kit for the whole engine
bob Nothing real special for just building engines Bob. The usual stuff. Some people prefer to use the GM designed tool though. Definitely get a brass hammer (for removing main caps - they get stubborn and the brass will not damage them) 
So far I've been able to persuade the main caps out with ease, just a little "encouragement" from a handy object here and there. Most of 'em come out easily if you stick your fingers in the windows and lift up evenly.
I'm about to rig up a crank spinning jig on the bench and a ghetto journal polisher to remove a touch of surface poop from a crank that sat in some water :puke: At least it hasn't pitted it yet, so it's quite usable without needing to be cut .010"
I'm about to rig up a crank spinning jig on the bench and a ghetto journal polisher to remove a touch of surface poop from a crank that sat in some water :puke: At least it hasn't pitted it yet, so it's quite usable without needing to be cut .010"
Originally Posted by NRC-Motorsports
thank ,what is a time-sert kit bob
bob when you pull/strip a thread on aluminum you have to drill bigger, tap, and screw in a time-sert. time serts are like screw-in threads that you lock-tite in place.
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Originally Posted by Gen3Benz
the kit comes with drill bits and taps for every hole on the block.
when you pull/strip a thread on aluminum you have to drill bigger, tap, and screw in a time-sert. time serts are like screw-in threads that you lock-tite in place.
when you pull/strip a thread on aluminum you have to drill bigger, tap, and screw in a time-sert. time serts are like screw-in threads that you lock-tite in place.
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From: Montana
Originally Posted by Gen3Benz
not helicoils, they are hardened steel inserts not slinkee-like inserts
Originally Posted by mojols1
helicoils are hardened stainless steel that work fine-have used them to hold exhaust manifolds with no problems
time serts are solid metal
