Motor rebuild pics and some questions

[Jon K]

Got around to pulling the crank out today and everything looks good





All bearing surfaces look good.

However, I noticed in the front most cylinder bearing area (the one on the far right in the pic below) does not seem to have a oil squirter where the other cylinders did. I removed only 6 oil squirters from teh engine, though it almost looks like a hole in the first bearing there for an oil squirter... but it doesn't really go thru. This normal or did I drop something?

[Jon K]

Additionally, I took the circlip off the post that holds on the longer of the two chain guides...



I didn't use much force at all, but it seems like the post that holds the circlip and guide seems to be bent??? Is this normal? I cannot find any indication of bending on the guide - this is afterall just the timing chain guide, there cannot be THAT much pressure to bend a rod like that.. what's the deal?

[632 Regal]

pop the bearing shell and see where the oil orfices are located.

[sKilled]

Hey is there an Idiots Guide to rebuilding the m50? Mine is overdue but I have no clue (hey that rhymes). I feel up to the challenge though, seeing as you fellows are so quick on the ball. If it hadn't ben for you, I would have had to pay some jackass $300 to change my discs, but you lot gave me the confidence to do it myself (change the discs and pads I mean).

[Jon K]

Heh motor rebuild is a little more detailed than brakes - but thats where i started!

[632 Regal]

Jon I just noticed that the bearing shells are out. The oil passage is open under the shell so oil pressure is being fer the every orfice under there.

[Bill R.]

closeup pic of the number 3 main crank throw, next to that rod throw pic you have?



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Heh motor rebuild is a little more detailed than brakes - but thats where i started!

[Dave M]

Lookin good Jon.

Got my little M50 rebuild completed. Been drivin around fro a few days now, all looks well.

I'll be posting some final pics when i get a chance.

Keep us 'posted'

Dave M

[yaofeng]

Additionally, I took the circlip off the post that holds on the longer of the two chain guides...



I didn't use much force at all, but it seems like the post that holds the circlip and guide seems to be bent??? Is this normal? I cannot find any indication of bending on the guide - this is afterall just the timing chain guide, there cannot be THAT much pressure to bend a rod like that.. what's the deal?

Is that work in progress or you already have the problem solved. The timing chain guide hinge is bent. I don't know how you can bend it back. I had the impression it was threaded. You may be able to remove it and get one new.

[bjl4776]

Wow man. I still am amazed at that engine. And every picture you post makes me wish i didnt sell it more and more. Granted i dont have the money to do what your doing, and im glad its going to a good home and a good cause. I beat the hell out of that engine, and it definately doesnt show the wear of a 212k engine w/ a turbo on it.