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KiWinUS · 04-19-2015, 02:12 PM

I have this rebuilt 32 block crank rods /pistons that has been rebuilt but never run & been sitting in dry storage for many many years . I do not know who did the work but for the most parts it looks excellent . I dismantled it to check clearances , clean lube & assemble complete with valve train & then sell it. It has a brand new Babbitt mains , crank .030 on rods & mains , .040 new bore & pistons , rebuilt rods . I decided to balance the rotating assembly while it is apart .Good thing I did , rods & pistons were very very close , but crankshaft was way way out as was flywheel . Several hours of work yesterday & now balance is perfect !!!
I would like some opinions as to lifters , the block has been drilled for adjustable lifters . Being its a stock 1 year only beautiful 32 engine , should I use adjustable lifters or stock non adjustable lifters ? I have the tools & experience to go with either . I have a very nice stock "Steel" (32 only) camshaft , I will not put one of the so awesome KiWi-L100 camshafts that I sell in this engine .

C,mon guys what are your opinions ? Also aluminum timing gear or fiber ? I have both .
I will take pics & learn how to post them as this build progresses .
Thanks
Cheers
Tony

04-19-2015, 02:12 PM	#1
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 3,264	32 Engine fine tune & assembly I have this rebuilt 32 block crank rods /pistons that has been rebuilt but never run & been sitting in dry storage for many many years . I do not know who did the work but for the most parts it looks excellent . I dismantled it to check clearances , clean lube & assemble complete with valve train & then sell it. It has a brand new Babbitt mains , crank .030 on rods & mains , .040 new bore & pistons , rebuilt rods . I decided to balance the rotating assembly while it is apart .Good thing I did , rods & pistons were very very close , but crankshaft was way way out as was flywheel . Several hours of work yesterday & now balance is perfect !!! I would like some opinions as to lifters , the block has been drilled for adjustable lifters . Being its a stock 1 year only beautiful 32 engine , should I use adjustable lifters or stock non adjustable lifters ? I have the tools & experience to go with either . I have a very nice stock "Steel" (32 only) camshaft , I will not put one of the so awesome KiWi-L100 camshafts that I sell in this engine . C,mon guys what are your opinions ? Also aluminum timing gear or fiber ? I have both . I will take pics & learn how to post them as this build progresses . Thanks Cheers Tony