CallMeJarob
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Erskine said:I managed 2 years on the big Island, loved loads about it but the whole dawn to dusk life style and constant sunshine got to me in the end. I like 4 seasons, shitty weather and life after mid night!
Exactly! I need my seasons!
Well as this weekend wraps up I got the cases split and studs pulled, not bad progress. I will pull all the innards out of the crankcase tomorrow and begin soaking them in either kerosene or diesel for a week along with the jugs and valve cover.
I did the bend and turn method on the studs with a rubber mallet. Only took about 30 minutes to knock them all out as they will be replaced with HD studs.
The engine is A LOT cleaner than I was expecting. Pistons look great and overall everything is very clean. Definitely went through a rebuild once before in its past life, I think it might even be an aftermarket camshaft as I was unable to remove the rockers without releasing the valves. I was unaware but now I know it will last me. Better safe than sorry!
I would like to vapor blast everything but can't really justify the costs considering shipping alone would be about $100...