Re: [FWDLK] 413 rebuild

[John Baker <jbaker22@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,
The smoking could have come from leaking valve guide seals in the heads. 
Time to replace them also.
JB
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Jones" <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 413 rebuild


> Take the extra time to replace ALL wearables. It's way to late to realize 
> that you should have done so when the motors in the car and running!
> Always replace any seal you have off or in your hand. And always replace 
> any small wearable parts in your hand if it is hard to get to later.
> Ray, retired Master Auto Tech, I hate comebacks especially when it's my 
> own!
>
> On Dec 13, 2009, at 1:02 PM, ajl wrote:
>
> > Hi all;
>
>
> I am working on a 61 413 engine with 60,000 miles. It had a smoking 
> problem, but no leaks from the front or rear seals, actually no leaks at 
> all in any.
>
> The engine is on a stand, heads etc.. pulled. I documented and removed the 
> pistons and rods yesterday.
>
> The rod bearings look very good.
>
> Checked the bores and tolerances, looked good, honed the bores and this is 
> where I stopped.
>
> I purchased rings, main and rod bearings from NAPA
>
>
> Question, would you replace the rods and main bearings along with the 
> front and rear seals?
>
>
> Anthony
>
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