Sunday, April 3, 2011

Stripping is overrated.

    It took some work to get the 32 valve Lincoln engine from the junk yard to the engine stand in my garage. Shade tree mechanics 101 says that when an engine hoist isn't available a large tree and chain hoist can be substituted in its place. This can be dangerous, which adds to the excitement.
    Stripping the engine, first to the long block, then to the short block, then to the block, took time. All of the fasteners need to be bagged and cataloged. This was fun. Ok, it wasn't. But it's important so the engine can be reassembled.
32 Valve 98 4.6 Lincoln engine bolted on engine stand
  
The long block after it has been degreased.
The short block with stock cast internals.

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