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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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350 tpi rebuild

Hi this is my first time rebuilding an engine and it is all stock i just want to know if this is all i would need i am just making a basic rebuild http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-...Q5fAccessories
and this rings http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-...Q5fAccessories
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

You need bearings too, but you won't know what size until you've seen what shape the crank is in.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Would they tell me that in a the shop because they are cleaning it right now
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Most likely they'll tell you if it needs any machining.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

He already told me it doesn't need any machining but do i need to change the bearings

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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

It's not really a rebuild if you're not changing the bearings.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

Which are does can you tell me which ones
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

There's only 3 sets, the main bearings, the cam bearings and the rod bearings. The cam bearings need an installation tool to put in, you can ask the shop to do it for you, though.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

Like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-...Q5fAccessories
would be good they told me it has a performanace cam but i just bought the engine a month ago for $500 with all the accessories
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

All your links are to the same gasket kit.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

My bad i meant to put this ones http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Main-...Q5fAccessories
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

No, those are Oldsmobile bearings.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

which ones then send me a website were i can find them
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

Assuming everything is stock size and the crank isn't turned at all:

Mains:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...M&autoview=sku

Rods:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...P&autoview=sku

Cam:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...M&autoview=sku
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

So with those and with the kit i showed you that would be good stock rebuild right
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

Pretty much, plus rings.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Re: 350 tpi rebuild

Thank you i will tell you when i finish rebuilding the engine can i add you my friends
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