Comments on: The 13B Rebuild Chronicles :: Chapter 10 :: The Moment of Truth http://grantboshoff.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/the-13b-rebuild-chronicles-chapter-10-the-moment-of-truth/ All about Fast Cars and Making Them Faster! Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:03:29 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: worthyking http://grantboshoff.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/the-13b-rebuild-chronicles-chapter-10-the-moment-of-truth/#comment-22 worthyking Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:03:29 +0000 http://grantboshoff.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-22 Thanks, Paul. The only part of Bruce Turrentine's DVD that I disagree with is his not using a gasket in the oil pan. As you read, I tried that and it resulted in an entire day's labor to remove the oil pan while on the car, and replace it properly (with gaskets). In order to remove the oil pan we had to remove the steering linkage first and then work on our backs all day...major pain. Yes, I used two gaskets, one above and one below the oil pan baffle plate (splash guard). Made a nice sandwich that should hold nicely. Thanks, Paul.

The only part of Bruce Turrentine’s DVD that I disagree with is his not using a gasket in the oil pan. As you read, I tried that and it resulted in an entire day’s labor to remove the oil pan while on the car, and replace it properly (with gaskets). In order to remove the oil pan we had to remove the steering linkage first and then work on our backs all day…major pain.

Yes, I used two gaskets, one above and one below the oil pan baffle plate (splash guard). Made a nice sandwich that should hold nicely.

]]> By: Paul http://grantboshoff.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/the-13b-rebuild-chronicles-chapter-10-the-moment-of-truth/#comment-21 Paul Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:53:44 +0000 http://grantboshoff.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-21 Great write-up! I am rebuilding my own engine for the first time as well so it is great to have another set of instructions to follow. Bruce Turrentines DVD is a great help too. I love the colour scheme of the motor and am tempted to go that way for mine :-) I've heard when using a sealant for the oil pan, you must only use a very small amount, mainly because it will squeeze out the sides and end up clogging your oil pickup - my 2nd last motor had that issue - the pickup was jammed up with silicone! With the splash guard there, do you have to get 2 gaskets? One above and one below the splash guard? Well done - looks like a great quality build! I hope I can live up to your standards with my motor! Great write-up! I am rebuilding my own engine for the first time as well so it is great to have another set of instructions to follow. Bruce Turrentines DVD is a great help too. I love the colour scheme of the motor and am tempted to go that way for mine :-)

I’ve heard when using a sealant for the oil pan, you must only use a very small amount, mainly because it will squeeze out the sides and end up clogging your oil pickup – my 2nd last motor had that issue – the pickup was jammed up with silicone!

With the splash guard there, do you have to get 2 gaskets? One above and one below the splash guard?

Well done – looks like a great quality build! I hope I can live up to your standards with my motor!

]]> By: Phil http://grantboshoff.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/the-13b-rebuild-chronicles-chapter-10-the-moment-of-truth/#comment-18 Phil Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:27:55 +0000 http://grantboshoff.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-18 I'm impressed. Nice to see it running. I look forward to seeing you race her. I’m impressed. Nice to see it running. I look forward to seeing you race her.

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