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Ready to start engine reassembly #1
Restoman Dana R amston, connecticut, USA 1959 MG MGA 1500 1967 Jaguar E-Type Coupe 1968 MG MGC GT 1969 MG MGC	Posted: April 24, 2012 03:40PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 325

Now the real fun begins, this is the part I reall enjoy about a full restoration. smiling smiley

Got the block,crank and cam back this weekend. Bore is +.020 and the crank came out nice at -.010 / -.010
Just had to do a light cut on the deck to true it up, and same on the head.
Recleaned all the oil passages with rifle brushes and boroscoped them and the water jackets today looking for any hidden gremlins. All looks good.
Will set the crank in tomorrow and start measuring bearing clearances.
If there is any intrest, I can take detail pictures of anything anyone needs while it's still apart.

Dana

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #2
BAHAMIAN C Dave Burley Roscommon, Up North Michigan, USA 1969 MG MGC	Posted: April 24, 2012 05:48PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 67

Dana
Having never been through an engine re-build, or even seen one, I have a couple of questions that will surely show my ignorance. What is the orange coloring on the inside of the block? Rust preventative? Is there no chance it will ever come off (chip or peel) and get into places it's not supposed to be? How did you keep it off the machined/milled surfaces? Tape beforehand or polish it off afterwards?

Thanks for your time- Dave

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #3
Restoman Dana R amston, connecticut, USA 1959 MG MGA 1500 1967 Jaguar E-Type Coupe 1968 MG MGC GT 1969 MG MGC	Posted: April 24, 2012 06:42PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 325

Hi Dave,
It's a special paint called Glyptal made for this application.

http://www.eastwood.com/glyptal-red-brush-on-1-qt.html

Originally the blocks had a red sealer painted on probably before machining. I carefully paint around surfaces, but any overflow comes off with a solvent rag or scraping after drying with a razor blade.
By scrubbing with solvents, and soap,removing all oil before painting, it will stick and not come off after drying.
I've used it in engines, gearboxes, and differentials with no problems for years.

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #4
BAHAMIAN C Dave Burley Roscommon, Up North Michigan, USA 1969 MG MGC	Posted: April 24, 2012 07:15PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 67

Thanks Dana-
Is that a process routinely used by competant "commercial" engine re-builders or is it something done by guys doing their own engines, trans.,etc? If I send my engine out is that something I should expect,or,have to specify probably at an extra cost?

Appreciate all input- Dave

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #5
Restoman Dana R amston, connecticut, USA 1959 MG MGA 1500 1967 Jaguar E-Type Coupe 1968 MG MGC GT 1969 MG MGC	Posted: April 24, 2012 07:30PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 325

Dave,
Not sure if commercial builders would take the time. Race engines, maybe, but figure you will pay $80+ per hour
for someone to do something you can do very easily. It is one of those things that pays for itself immediatly,
and you get the satisfaction of knowing its done right.
Something that doesn't show, but keeps corrosion at minimum inside engines that don't get used alot.

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #6
dr5669 David Looy Campbell River B.C., Canada 1969 MG MGC GT	Posted: April 24, 2012 09:09PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 203

Will be doing my 69C-GT project engine and would be interested in any photo's, tips etc. Dave

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #7
bowtech Stan Bowles North Vancouver, Canada 1968 MG MGB GT 1968 MG MGC GT 1968 MG MGC GTS 1969 MG MGC GT 2000 BMW 323i → more	Posted: April 25, 2012 09:16AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 323

Thanks Dana - I will Defo see about doing my engine - All parts duly received from Captain Kirk so will soon be in the build stage as well!
smileys with beer

Stan

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #8
ron neal South Carolina, USA 1962 MG MGA MkII 1968 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC GT → more	Posted: April 25, 2012 05:05PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 3,259

Dana

Am building a 1800 now and know your feeling of enjoyment when things are clean, new and go back together. Looks very nice.

Ron

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #9
kirks-auto robert kirk Davenport, Iowa, Rock Island, Illinois, Clearwater, USA	Posted: April 27, 2012 04:12AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 13,090

No offense Dana, but I would hope one could find the product from other than Eastwood who IMHO are mostly always over priced.

Here's some info about the product. You do need to insure the motor is VERY clean...there are even some contrairian views about painting inside the engine...
http://www.glyptal.com/
http://www.glyptal.com/Distributor.htm

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/painting-inside-engine-block-171357.html

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #10
robinr robin robertson Evergreen, Colorado, USA 1966 MG MGB "Butch" 1967 MG MGB GT "Penelope"	Posted: April 27, 2012 08:13AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 37

Seems to be the season of the rebuild. My engine/tranny are out, body is stripped, I'll probably do the rebuild in the fall, so pictures would be great. Thanks, Rob 69C GT

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/27/2012 08:16AM by robinr.

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #11
mightyatom Jason Rogers San Jose, USA	Posted: May 01, 2012 06:51PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 46

Nice to have a good thread I could tag for when I finally get around to rebuilding mine. So definitely a well documented procedure with photos would be awesome.

Definitely looks a lot nicer than my engine...

Jay

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #12
JP Zappa Joe Zappa Las Vegas, NV., USA 1957 MG MGA 1500 Coupe 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe	Posted: May 01, 2012 07:08PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 360

Now that's looking very nice !

I've heard many pro and con about glyptol coating inside the block and head as an aid to oil flow.... Only talk though, as I have never heard or seen proof of the paint actually causing a problem. The theory of that smooth surface allowing for better oil drain back seems to make sense to me, but I have never tried it. I have always just cleaned up the insides and removed any casting flaws, then made sure everything was spotless.
Either way, that looks really nice and I'm sure you'll have a Very Nice motor when finished !

Joe Z

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/01/2012 07:09PM by JP Zappa.

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #13
Restoman Dana R amston, connecticut, USA 1959 MG MGA 1500 1967 Jaguar E-Type Coupe 1968 MG MGC GT 1969 MG MGC	Posted: May 01, 2012 08:23PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 325

Hi Joe, like I stated earlier, I've used it for years with no problems, but like any paint, it's all in the prep.
Both MG and Jaguar use a red primer/sealer inside engines and iron case gearboxes. I don't see a need for faster
oil return, but do it to help prevent rust inside the block from moisture, which when mixed with oil makes a
perfect grinding compound to wear out your new, expensive parts! eye popping smiley

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #14
PaulM Paul McLaren Lower Mainland BC, Canada 1968 MG MGB 1969 MG MGC GT "Willow" 1970 MG MGB "Miss Lou" 1970 MG MGB "Dolly"	Posted: May 01, 2012 09:58PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 7,444

Be very careful when installing the new oil pressure relief valve if you are buying one? Making sure it is seated properly is something to double check to ensure it sits flush to the edge of the blocksurface and that it moves freely when pushinh on the plunger

As far as I know theoil pump vanes are getting to be a rarity as they are not made any more?? robert may correct meon this?

Paul McLaren

1969 MGC GT
1970 MGB Roadster
1970 MGB Roadster

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #15
JP Zappa Joe Zappa Las Vegas, NV., USA 1957 MG MGA 1500 Coupe 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe	Posted: May 01, 2012 10:00PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 360

Dana,

Excellent "Pro" point !
Seriously, I think I will use it in my next build.

Joe Z

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #16
mgcgt2912 Richard Bailey Cully, East Devon England, United Kingdom 1969 MG MGC GT	Posted: May 02, 2012 03:58AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 677

In reply to # 2056166 by PaulM Be very careful when installing the new oil pressure relief valve if you are buying one? Making sure it is seated properly is something to double check to ensure it sits flush to the edge of the blocksurface and that it moves freely when pushinh on the plunger

Yep. I bought a new one last year. Very expensive too. Simply put, it was not the correct size. It would not fit into the orifice !
I had to grind the flange to get it to fit. Plunger worked fine tho'.
The original slid in or out with just a little tap. I assume its just another case of poorly made spares.

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #17
kirks-auto robert kirk Davenport, Iowa, Rock Island, Illinois, Clearwater, USA	Posted: May 02, 2012 06:33AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 13,090

With due respect to Richard, this is the first complaint I've heard about the replacement "rotor" for the oil pump which I do stock. It may be possible Richard got the 0.005 oversize replacement which are not being made anymore.

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #18
PaulM Paul McLaren Lower Mainland BC, Canada 1968 MG MGB 1969 MG MGC GT "Willow" 1970 MG MGB "Miss Lou" 1970 MG MGB "Dolly"	Posted: May 02, 2012 01:02PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 7,444

Robert I believe Richard was talking about the oil pressure relief valve.

Paul McLaren

1969 MGC GT
1970 MGB Roadster
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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #19
kirks-auto robert kirk Davenport, Iowa, Rock Island, Illinois, Clearwater, USA	Posted: May 02, 2012 02:21PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 13,090

Indeed I was speaking about the oil pump repair unit. But I also have never heard an issue with the valve...curious...pretty sure we all get them from the same origin.

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Re: Ready to start engine reassembly #20
Swamperca Swamper CA Nor Cal, USA 1969 MG MGB GT "Rat" 1969 MG MGC GT "A 69 MGC" 1970 MG MGB GT "Widow" 1971 MG MGB "Ruby" 1974 MG MGB "Groovy B"	Posted: May 02, 2012 09:04PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 7,658

Never used that paint inside the engine, never taken one apart with internal rust either.

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