Block cleaning and machining

[turbovanman]

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Originally Posted by Koreth Okay. Well, since I was planning a complete disassembly of the shortblock that would include removing the intermediate shaft as well (unless that requires special tools beyond my reach right now). So I could keep the intermediate shaft bearings at my place so they aren't destroyed by the hot-tanking, or is replacing them cheap insurance, like the oil pump and pickup?

You need a puller to remove the bearings, once removed, there junk as there a press fit. You can have the machine shop put new bearings in for you!

[Moparmonster]

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Originally Posted by slothman Honing is for proper break in of your rings.

Not true. Honing creates shallow grooves that permit a small amount of oil to stick to the cylinder walls. Too much oil in the cylinders creates smoke and low octane problems; properly honed cylinders allow just enough oil to lubricate the pistons.

[Austrian Dodge]

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Originally Posted by turbovanman You need a puller to remove the bearings, once removed, there junk as there a press fit. You can have the machine shop put new bearings in for you!

is it needed to replace the intermediate shaft bushings/bearings?
btw. my motor is in parts because i spun a rodbearing due to massive oil loss.
so how can i see, if they're junk?

[85glht]

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Originally Posted by Austrian Dodge is it needed to replace the intermediate shaft bushings/bearings? btw. my motor is in parts because i spun a rodbearing due to massive oil loss. so how can i see, if they're junk?

I replaced mine while the engine was still in the car. Just line up the oil holes and carefully TAP it in.
The way I saw that my bushing was bad, the shaft had a lot of play when installed. It should be a snug fit but still be able to rotate without much resistence.