I've been seriously thinking of ressurecting my FB, and turning it into my daily driver. Unfortunately she's been sitting

for over a year, and I would hate to fix her current problems only to discover the engine is bad.



For the porting I know I'd need some sort of air grinder, but what other special tools would I need? I would like to know what I'm getting into before I commit myself to anything.



Thanks in advance.

 

Well you need some carbide burrs for the porting.

You'll need access to an air compressor.

For the engine your need sockets and wrenchs from 10mm to 19mm

Gotta have the rachit for the sockets, also a few extensions.

I think you need to have a few universal sockets to make lif eeasier. say 12mm and 14mm

You'll need a torque wrench that goes to 300ftlpd.

You'll need some vise grips.

you haved to have a bigass socket to fit the flywheel hub. I think its about 2 3/4"

And a breaker bar for that.

an engine hoist, 4 jackstands, and a hydraulic jack.

Thats about it.

 

I"ve got pretty much everything on that list except the carbide burrs, hoist, and torque wrench. Is there anything

special needed to seat the apex seals? Or to check to see if the housings and the like are in spec?



Thanks for the info

 

Well yes you will need some good dial calipers and you could use a micrometer to make measurement on the plates.

you will need some coarse 220 grit sandpaper or a bench top grinder to clearance the side seals.

they need to be able to spring up and down freely but still be touching the corner seal.

It is very close clearance.



the apex seals, you'll want a rubber band t hold them in place maybe.



Oh and you'll need one big tub of vasoline LOL

 

Where can you find one of these? All my tools are craftsman and as far as I know they don't have any. I looked on the Snap-On website and theirs is $670!!

 

I know that MAC tools sells a 1/2 drive torquer that goes to 450ft/lbs for about $500, any torque wrench is going to be expensive.

 

I know that MAC tools sells a 1/2 drive torquer that goes to 450ft/lbs for about $500, any torque wrench is going to be expensive. [/quote]

Yeah I know they are exspensive, that is why I keep borrowing my uncles. I don't mind paying that much as long as I am getting my moneys worth! Wasn't sure on how much one of that size would cost. I expected around $300. Boy was I off

 

you dont need to torque the rear nut, you just go "its as tight as she'll go captian!" thats enough



mike

 

hmm i can get the snap-on one for 50% off, student discount.



in general snap-on is always way over-priced, the quality and warranties make up for it tho.



kevin.

 

I found my new best friend.

Hook a borther up!!!