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LGAFF · 05-25-2009

Ordered a new LFT Intake cam and wear strips from Kurt.....so getting closer to moving forward. I would like to complete the engine this winter and have it in the 90 by next spring.

I am guessing that the cam bolts cannot be reused. So I still need to pick up:

1)Replacement pistons and liners...(I have a lead on these, just need to pull the trigger)

2)Rod bearings

3)Cam bolts

4)Washers for head bolts

5)balancer

-The heads need some work
*welding intake ports for a better IH seal
*IH bolt needs to be extracted that broke off inside

I was wondering best way to check valve stems to ensure they are lined up properly and that valves are sealing. I am also wondering what is needed to ensure proper torque specs on the engine bolts:thread chasers, good torque wrench(looking for brand name)etc.

05-25-2009	#11
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: LT5 Assembly Project Ordered a new LFT Intake cam and wear strips from Kurt.....so getting closer to moving forward. I would like to complete the engine this winter and have it in the 90 by next spring. I am guessing that the cam bolts cannot be reused. So I still need to pick up: 1)Replacement pistons and liners...(I have a lead on these, just need to pull the trigger) 2)Rod bearings 3)Cam bolts 4)Washers for head bolts 5)balancer -The heads need some work welding intake ports for a better IH seal IH bolt needs to be extracted that broke off inside I was wondering best way to check valve stems to ensure they are lined up properly and that valves are sealing. I am also wondering what is needed to ensure proper torque specs on the engine bolts:thread chasers, good torque wrench(looking for brand name)etc. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359 Last edited by LGAFF; 05-25-2009 at 09:55 AM.