Ptero Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) I suppose it's time to do some kind of work on my car and I'm needing a winter project. So here we go. Project thread. Engine: 82 l28et (apparently running condition). Also a spare 81 l28et for spare parts. Goals: driving Car: Running 260z or 260-280z shell (can't remember what it is) I know this is nothing new, but I'm mostly keeping track of this for my own personal records and also trying to keep myself motivated. Edited September 27, 2018 by Ptero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptero Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Engine I'm looking to refresh is an '82 l28et /w a F54 bock and P90 head. Upon first inspection at home, the timing guide had snapped off half way. Cool. Neat. Great sign of things to come. The previous owner was obviously clueless. So I proceeded with caution. The spare engine /w donor car had been sitting for a while. Totally seized up. Spare parts are great though. It ended up being easier to tear the engine out than lift it out. When in doubt, use a bigger hammer. So I used a combination of elbow grease, sawzall & skid-steer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptero Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Timing chain ate into the guide after it broke off. When looking at timing on cam marker #1, the engine was quite retarded. Given that and the broken timing guide, I can only imagine the chain is stretched. I didn't even bother lining things up with marker 2 or 3 on the sprocket to see if that would take up the slack. I'd feel better just getting a new timing chain kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptero Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Progress of the cleanup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernardd Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I have a some parts you might be interested in. Text me and we can chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scartail Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 nice project. good luck. I'll be following. i'll be refreshing one too shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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