Monday, February 25, 2013

Pulling the Head off the Engine

I took some pictures as it came apart.
Head ready to come off...

Cylinders 1, 2,3 and 4... The red stuff in #2 is ATF/Acetone....


The same after a bit of cleaning... I don't think #2 is salvageable The surface is completely pitted and rough, #4 might be, but the rust groove is quite deep?? Doug, or John... got an opinion?? Pistons, rings and sleeves??? New rings and an afternoon with a hone???


The head will need a day at the spa/machine shop to recover. A complete disassembly, soak in the hot tank, magnaflux to check for cracks, and a valve job...