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Egge Six-Cylinder Build Part Two - Tech Project

Six Cylinder Build Installing Plugs
Using a socket close to the... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Installing Plugs
Using a socket close to the size of the freeze plug ID being installed will help the plug to go in straight and prevent leaks.
Six Cylinder Build Bead Blasted
A few of the parts were bead... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Bead Blasted
A few of the parts were bead blasted to remove any surface rust that might have been left after being heat pressure washed.
Six Cylinder Build Checking Bearings
Edson had to check the engine... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Checking Bearings
Edson had to check the engine block before installing each bearing. The bearing was lubed and tapped in.
Six Cylinder Build Making Sure Cam Goes In
Once the cam spun freely it... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Making Sure Cam Goes In
Once the cam spun freely it was removed to move onto the next bearing or until they were done installing the bearings.
Six Cylinder Build Cleaning Parts
After being bead blasted,... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Cleaning Parts
After being bead blasted, the parts had to be cleaned to remove any abrasives that were left.
Six Cylinder Build Recycling Old Hardware
Since this engine was not... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Recycling Old Hardware
Since this engine was not designed to put out big horsepower numbers, the old hardware was recycled and used for the build.
Six Cylinder Build New Freeze Plugs
The new freeze plugs were... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build New Freeze Plugs
The new freeze plugs were tapped in one at a time.
Six Cylinder Build Washing Bolts
The bolts received a quick... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Washing Bolts
The bolts received a quick bead blasting and also a cleaning.
Six Cylinder Build Honing Out Connecting Rods
The connecting rods were all... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Honing Out Connecting Rods
The connecting rods were all honed out individually.
Six Cylinder Build Weighing Rods
Each rod was weighed until... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Weighing Rods
Each rod was weighed until the desired weight was reached.
Six Cylinder Build Engine Stand
Edson prepared the engine... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Engine Stand
Edson prepared the engine to put it on an engine stand.
Six Cylinder Build Removing Debris
Edson grinded, or re-surfaced,... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Removing Debris
Edson grinded, or re-surfaced, the crank to remove any burs or debris that it might have.
Six Cylinder Build Balancing Out Crank
The connecting rod tops were... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Balancing Out Crank
The connecting rod tops were all resurfaced.
Six Cylinder Build Honing Rods
As the rods are getting honed... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Honing Rods
As the rods are getting honed out they need to be measured to keep them as close as they need to be to each other.
Six Cylinder Build Engine Cleaned Up
The engine was ready to have... 
   
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Six Cylinder Build Engine Cleaned Up
The engine was ready to have all of the internal pieces bolted on.
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