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Thanks that was ans i was hoping to get. Really didn't want to mess with it. More ????? to follow soon thanks again.

????? to all supramaniacs who have built engines. Oil pump bearing has been installed and although hole in block has lined up with hole in bearing there is a big difference, hole in bearing is tiny should hole be enlarged??????

Have searched for a little while on how to install oil pipe upgrade here. It looks like an easy install but looking for where to put teflon tape and silicone in a pic form can someone point me in right direction. Arz mentioned he would post some pics but have not been able to find them, just...

I knew someone with a big supra brain would help me out. Like i said a thousand thank yous, you guys on this site r AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Took measurements for hg a while go and got a # of 2.19999999999 for the required hg . IJ suggested that a 2.0 mm hg would be fine. This was all well and good,til i just spoke to Aaron at DM I was going to go with HKS STOPPER but after explaining to aaron my plans he said HKS for me was...

IJ thanks for quick response to pm. The build is on slow track to completion thanks to you. I'm sure I'll be bothering you again in near future, til then thanks hope you'll be available.

Just finished putting all rings on pistons, will oil them up and install them after rewashing the cylinders in block. I had block bagged don't know how they got dust in them , but oh well. The head will go on next oil pan and then bagged for future assembly.

You guys are awesome!!!!!!!! Loven the input and i have to tell you I've already mess up on a ring cut too much off. Have to get in touch with je and order new ring. Guys my build is going to be a basic beginner first time build will using your recommendations make it easier to upgrade later...

Started gapping my piston rings.I'm using a summit piston ring filer and was wondering about the filed side of ring being square. Squeezed ring together and held up to light noticed that my file job wasn't exactly perfectly square.Very tiny tiny amount of light showed me this. Gap itself is...

Suprarich thanks for simple answer, but unfortunately real estate in garage is at a premium. Sharing it with wife and kids and u know how kids treat things that are not theirs when looking for things. They throw things here and there but when asked, they didn't do it. So as it goes i have to...

Thats what i thought about the assembly lube but wasn't really sure if it was ok. I'm still digging for a good ans. wd-40 is what i have on cylinders right now as i go through process of cutting piston rings. Thanks and keep it coming!!!!

Building my first 7m-gte engine and its going to be awhile. Used moly grease on bottom end, will be about 2+ yrs before i'm finished. Confused about what to do about piston and cylinders for long term storage don't want rust to ruin the party.What should be used for a storage period of a least...

took I6boost advice and found a machine shop to go to. Larry the machinist told me it would be easier and cheaper to remove bearings and just put new bearings in that fit without any extra work. He used dura-bond bearing and BAM!!!!!!! all is good to go. plus also found a guy who is willing to...

Thanks Guys for the responses. Have already installed bearings myself. Do you think a machine shop would be willing to install shaft? Last machine shop was not to interested in helping when they found out I was doing most of the work myself, although I was willing to pay. Is there a way...

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Just changed oil pump drive shaft bearings; big problem. The oil pump drive shaft would not go in. If anyone could point me in the right direction or give me some good advice. Searched but have not found the answer to solve problem. Thanks, amateur...