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billybaloneey · 11-29-2009

I've not made much more progress on tearing down the engine other than my last post with pictures. I got my hands on a complete set of used '91 piston assemblies (pistons, rods, rings, pins, etc) and liners, which I planned to use to replace any damaged parts. Marc H. dealt me a set back when he told me of a piston & rod weight difference between the '91 and '94. The liners I have are usable. I will end up having to buy another piston(s) and rod(s).

My initial engine dis-assembly took place while the engine was still sitting on the shipping crate. I have since put the remainder of the engine on an engine stand for easier access to the bottom end. I have yet to dis-assemble the heads (valves, springs, etc). After a complete tear down and inspection, then replacing what needs to be replaced, cleaning every part to like new condition is my next goal...there are lots of inspirational clean engine pictures on the forum.

This engine is a spare, so I'm in no hurry. Quality time to spend working on the engine is just not available to me at this time.

One of our fellow forum members, (rhipsher), has my plenum and injector housings which are under going porting, and Jerry's Gaskets has provided me with all my gasket needs.

11-29-2009	#22
billybaloneey Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mauriceville, Texas Posts: 179	Re: Bought A 94 LT5 With Known Problem I've not made much more progress on tearing down the engine other than my last post with pictures. I got my hands on a complete set of used '91 piston assemblies (pistons, rods, rings, pins, etc) and liners, which I planned to use to replace any damaged parts. Marc H. dealt me a set back when he told me of a piston & rod weight difference between the '91 and '94. The liners I have are usable. I will end up having to buy another piston(s) and rod(s). My initial engine dis-assembly took place while the engine was still sitting on the shipping crate. I have since put the remainder of the engine on an engine stand for easier access to the bottom end. I have yet to dis-assemble the heads (valves, springs, etc). After a complete tear down and inspection, then replacing what needs to be replaced, cleaning every part to like new condition is my next goal...there are lots of inspirational clean engine pictures on the forum. This engine is a spare, so I'm in no hurry. Quality time to spend working on the engine is just not available to me at this time. One of our fellow forum members, (rhipsher), has my plenum and injector housings which are under going porting, and Jerry's Gaskets has provided me with all my gasket needs.