Project LS2

hdflstf · 10-02-2011, 10:10 PM

Teardown has begun.

First order of business is to find the secondary cause of the low oil pressure.

Should be plenty of fun

abadssr · 10-02-2011, 10:42 PM

Check them cam bearings and rememberyou can build it bigger and better it only takesoney

turnheadz · 10-03-2011, 12:19 AM

oh boy

Greg Ducato · 10-03-2011, 04:27 AM

Keep us posted, looking forward to sharing in your new build

Topspin · 10-03-2011, 07:24 AM

My guess would be main bearing damage or very excessive wear of same. I'm envious, as I'm dying to build a new bullet for mine, but the finances aren't there right now. Of course, you might not be relishing the experience all that much?? Good Luck with it! Oh yeah, did you ever install the LS7 clutch, or is it going in now?

hdflstf · 10-03-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by abadssr

Check them cam bearings and rememberyou can build it bigger and better it only takesoney

Cam bearings - no.. I plan to check everything and then some.

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Originally Posted by Topspin

My guess would be main bearing damage or very excessive wear of same. I'm envious, as I'm dying to build a new bullet for mine, but the finances aren't there right now. Of course, you might not be relishing the experience all that much?? Good Luck with it! Oh yeah, did you ever install the LS7 clutch, or is it going in now?

It one thing when it's planned, yet quite another when unplanned..

LS7 clutch will go in with the new build.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-03-2011, 01:19 PM

Here's hoping this project doesn't become a hobby, once is enough.

hdflstf · 10-03-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Here's hoping this project doesn't become a hobby, once is enough.

I hear you. I've already been in part way, twice. Not doing that a third time.

Focks · 10-03-2011, 04:52 PM

If you need any help or ideas on how to spend your money, come on back and we will help.

hdflstf · 10-03-2011, 09:14 PM

It's already fighting back. Trying to remove the valley cover and have destroyed two allen wrenches and the heads of 3 screws. Time to get out the drill....

hdflstf · 10-07-2011, 09:27 PM

Finally got a little more time on it. Had to drill and easy out 4 of the valley cover screws - fun fun.

Anyhow, cover is off and the o-rings are in place as they should be.

REBEL · 10-08-2011, 04:41 AM

Don't forget to have a spare box handy for all the left over parts that you will have, when you dont know where they go when you put it back togeather.

hdflstf · 10-08-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by REBEL

Don't forget to have a spare box handy for all the left over parts that you will have, when you dont know where they go when you put it back togeather.

Not a problem. Got a few of those boxes ready to go.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-08-2011, 07:08 PM

Since they came out with an easy-out, do you think the screw heads were the problem?

SSR Fenton · 10-08-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

I hear you. I've already been in part way, twice. Not doing that a third time.

Just a thought but maybe a good opportunity for a stroker.

"BLACKIE" · 10-08-2011, 10:43 PM

PICTURES!!!!

Myself..... Like everyone else here Art ...... We want some.....

PICTURES ..... So we can feel your "TRIALS & TRIBULATIONS" through out this whole "experience" that you are embarking on..... Strike that Art....I'll phrase it better..... "THE ENGINE" that you are going to build for yourself

Tare down pictures would be cool for everyone to see..... Yep my friend.....

You dont have to tell me that it takes a lot of time to do so..... You know, to take them pictures and post them..... Like myself and others ...... We have nothing but time

BLACKIE

hdflstf · 10-08-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Since they came out with an easy-out, do you think the screw heads were the problem?

100 degree head and the small size of the hex is a recipe for what happened. Need to find some torx instead.

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Originally Posted by SSR Fenton

Just a thought but maybe a good opportunity for a stroker.

That hadn't occurred to me

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PICTURES!!!!

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Myself..... Like everyone else here Art ...... We want some.....

PICTURES ..... So we can feel your "TRIALS & TRIBULATIONS" through out this whole "experience" that you are embarking on..... Strike that Art....I'll phrase it better..... "THE ENGINE" that you are going to build for yourself

Tare down pictures would be cool for everyone to see..... Yep my friend.....

You dont have to tell me that it takes a lot of time to do so..... You know, to take them pictures and post them..... Like myself and others ...... We have nothing but time

BLACKIE

In due time...

"BLACKIE" · 10-08-2011, 11:02 PM

You are killing me

BLACKIE

hdflstf · 10-18-2011, 07:15 PM

Here's a picture of my first bad news find...

Doug Allen · 10-18-2011, 07:18 PM

That's not good.

hdflstf · 10-18-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Allen

That's not good.

The master of understatement speaks

Looks like I'm in for a cam and lifters for starters. Well, at least I don't need to worry about keeping the lifters matched to the correct cam lobes

Doug Allen · 10-18-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

The master of understatement speaks

Looks like I'm in for a cam and lifters for starters. Well, at least I don't need to worry about keeping the lifters matched to the correct cam lobes

Nope. If it's in the top end, it's in the bottom as well.....

Time for a stroker build.....

Mike in AZ · 10-18-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

Here's a picture of my first bad news find...

Looks like you're gonna need to zero time everything, buddy......

Mikey

Topspin · 10-18-2011, 09:01 PM

No need to worry about matching lifters and lobes, like in the old flat tappet days. In fact, it's not a bad idea to rotate the front and back lifters, if reusing, to equalize the wear, as the fronts tend to get shortchanged when it comes to oiling. Concerning oiling, I'm not sure how hard you lean on your ride, but increased capacity is always a good thing with these engines. A couple extra quarts is a real nice cushion!