Assembling KA

[SX APPEAL]

So recently I bought another KA to replace my aging original. The seller must have thought he could save a little on shipping by dismantling the whole motor and sending it peice by peice. Right now all I have is the block with the pistons and rods in it, and the complete head. My question is when I get all the rest of the parts, what will I have to do as far as reassembling everything? Will I need to have the cylinders honed out? How about the crank and crank bearings or the rods/bearings for that matter. Any machine work involved there? Cause I've been taught that once you tear a motor apart certain things have to be straightened out before you reassemble it ortherwise it wont seal up right and burn oil like crazy.

[slickster1013]

another missouri guy, that's awesome. I live by springfield.

[Jiggyfry]

Since the engine is in peices, why not check all your bearings and such? You should look into getting a rebuild kit, meaning gaskets, valve stem seals, new bearings, etc.

Now to answer your question, you'll need new head gasket, intake gasket, exhaust gasket, basically a new gasket for every one that was removed. Probably be cheaper to go with the rebuild kit.

[JNM240]

I'd probably also go get a cylinder hone that attaches to a hand drill from Pep Boys or similar and do a very light hone. Probably a great time to replace the rings as well.

[SX APPEAL]

ok next question: do we have a sponsor on here that sells a good rebuild kit? Or where should I get one? I can get Fel Pro stuff through Oreillys pretty cheap but just wondering if theres any good deals out there.

slickster1013: whats up dude. Im up here by Whiteman AFB

[slickster1013]

Not sure where that's at, how far from springfield are you?

[SX APPEAL]

Its bout 2 hours north give or take. About an hour east of KC on Hwy50

[Jiggyfry]

As for sponsors, i have no idea. When i ordered mine it was through a company here in Canada called Hi-performance.com. I paid 350$ for a complete kit shipped to my door via air mail. Was an excellent kit, felpro gaskets, clevitte bearings. everything u need. Could probably get cheaper if there was a sponsor carrying one though.