Evaluating Internal Parts For The DIY Home Engine Rebuilder

Evaluating Internal Parts For The DIY Home Engine Rebuilder

Sometimes you just want to freshen an engine and reuse as many of the internal parts as is practical. You just want to do the rings, bearings, gaskets, seals, pumps — a solid refresh.

There are really two main things that need to be looked at closely: the cylinder bores and the rod and piston assembly.

Uncle Tony goes through a step-by-step evaluation of a piston and rod assembly. What to look for, what can go wrong, and what can you get away with…