bearing question

[Dhadley]

Re: bearing question

I usually clean as much as I can before it goes to the machine shop.<br /><br />The forged pistons, theroticaly, should last longer. Most, not all, outboards are produced with cast and therefore possibly considered more common. A great percentage of motors are rebuilt using forged. Especially the coated ones.

 

[reeldutch]

Re: bearing question

Thanks for the advise,<br /><br />So what i'm gonna do is the following:<br /><br />- inspect the bearings and crank before i do <br /> annything.<br />- take the block and clean it before sending it <br /> to the machine shop.<br />- find out what size pistons to order<br /> ( wiseco forged)<br />- maybe order rod bearings,wristpin bearing,<br /> uppercrank bearing,center crank bearing only <br /> if needed plus<br /> gaskets,thermostats,carbkit,waterpump,bolts<br /> and other stuff<br />that will keep me going for a while.<br /><br />will let you know when i get the crank out.<br /><br />reeldutch

 

[reeldutch]

Re: bearing question

I had a hard time with the dowel pin on de left side close to engine mount.(crankcase cover to block)<br />with the other top dowel pin i didnt have any problems but the bottom one was a pain.<br />harder to reach and tap on it.<br />bud i got it out.<br />It is amazing how much carbon will build up in a powerhead. From now on i will decarb twice a year to break it down.<br />still waiting to get the holding tool in.<br />keep u posted<br /><br />reeldutch