Re: Looking at an 18r-g on the weekend - what to check?
Thu, 28 July 2005 15:09
If it doesn't turn, you're in for a whole lot of work.
If it does turn, you're in for a whole lot of work.
If the engine hasn't run in 10 years, it hasn't had a coolant chang in ten years, which means the head is probably corroded to all hell.
If it's got carbies in it, they would probably need to be take apart and thoroughly cleaned out too.
Things to check:
Does it turn (take a socket set)
If the carbies have a little rectangular plate with a single screw in the middle of each one, it might be a good idea to take this cap off and have a look inside. If the brass things (jets) have lots of crystaline looking shit in them, you should have some fun cleaning out those carbies!
Check that the top chain tensioner is in the engine before turning it over. This thing looks like a really big bolt sticking out of the drivers side of the head on a slight downward angle just infront of thermostat housing/water outlet.
There's not a whole lot that you can check without taking the engine apart.
Thu, 28 July 2005 15:09
