65_Stang_170
Well-known member
Howdy Y'all!
Just got around to taking apart the 250 I bought a while back. The purpose of me tearing it down is to learn about how this engine functions, and give me an idea about doing a rebuild in the future. I have taken a few pictures to document, and have a few questions.
First, orange valve springs the norm? I didn't expect to see much color on the inside. Also, how do you remove them?
Second, are the pistons supposed to be that grimey? or is that a leak issue?
Third, what do you use to clean/polish the valve areas on the head? Is this something a machine shop would normally do? I am most likely going to get a valve job (3 angle/back cut) done once I get back from my deployment.
Lastly, the front 2 rods seem to be damaged (see picture). They both have some nicks, and the 2nd is a little bent. What might cause this?
It had the steel shimmed gasket, so I think that it has not been touched/modified from stock.
Thanks for the info!
-Shawn
Just got around to taking apart the 250 I bought a while back. The purpose of me tearing it down is to learn about how this engine functions, and give me an idea about doing a rebuild in the future. I have taken a few pictures to document, and have a few questions.
First, orange valve springs the norm? I didn't expect to see much color on the inside. Also, how do you remove them?
Second, are the pistons supposed to be that grimey? or is that a leak issue?
Third, what do you use to clean/polish the valve areas on the head? Is this something a machine shop would normally do? I am most likely going to get a valve job (3 angle/back cut) done once I get back from my deployment.
Lastly, the front 2 rods seem to be damaged (see picture). They both have some nicks, and the 2nd is a little bent. What might cause this?
It had the steel shimmed gasket, so I think that it has not been touched/modified from stock.
Thanks for the info!
-Shawn