RX1 Engine re-assembly (with pics)

[lakercr]

Going to be waiting on parts for a few days. In the meantime I've added the last few parts that I can.

More plumbing and the starter installed...

 

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For the MC Xpress guys...

 

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Remove the (4) #25 torx bolts and lay the parts out...

 

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Push the pump shaft into the housing until it is flush - you want to get the locating pin engaged into the crank bolt before you start threading the housing onto the mag cover.

Thread two bolts into the housing and tighten using a screwdriver as shown (you'll need to find two bolts to do this, they aren't supplied)

 

[lakercr]

Use a pair of needlenose pliers to install the locating pin into the pump shaft. Re-install the two remaining pieces of the troichoidal pump and align the pump body with the opening in the housing.

 

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Tighten the cover plate with the (4) #25 torx head screws to finish the installation.

 

[obr]

That's just the info I needed, thanks.

 

[lakercr]

OK, the coolant elbow is back in stock & installed on the sled (bottom right in pic).

 

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This engine will be running additional crank venting. 1/4" NPT threads are tapped for fitting.

 

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Installing the studs into the head. Allen wrench makes them go in faster, but if you can't put these in easily with your fingers then chase all threads again until they will. Studs are torqued to 14 ft/lbs with green locktite.

 

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Head gasket is sprayed with Permatex Copper on both sides. Set in place and lower the head down. Use a piece of rope or a zip-tie to hold the cam chain while you pass it through the head.

 

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Installing the head bolts and torquing.

 

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Adding the valve shims and lfters. The numbers for the shims are marked with ink on one side. The number represents the shims thickness in mm (shim in the caliper would have 192 marked on it).

 

[lakercr]

Notice how the shim sits in picture 120 - it isn't insalled correctly. Make sure the shim is all the way down into the pocket, or you will never get your valves set right.

The shim is correct in this pic...

 

[lakercr]

Finish installing the valve shims and lifters.