Preparing for In-frame Please help!

The specialty tools you will need are a liner puller and a large torque wrench. You will need something to lift the head off with. Get a sheet of plywood and cut it in half, lay it lengthwise along your drives so you have someplace to lay the parts you are going to reuse . Make sure you have plenty of rags on hand. Most of all take your time and have fun.

 

this is not for the faint of heart! if you have a good mechanical knowledge of the n14, I would get some torque specs for all major components,(connecting rods, mains, head bolts and sequence, timing procedures) and any material for any special procedures. I would also talk to a good mechanic or shop, if you know 1 that would be able to give you advise, and access to any printed material or procedures you may need. also a way to keep sensitive parts clean while out of the engine, and lots of brake clean, oil and rags.

 

Duct tape, Bailing twine, and a Big Hammer,............

Honestly I have no idea,....But I'm sure you'll figure it out and have fun with it,...

 

If you have access to steel, threaded rod, a grinder and steel band saw, you can make your own liner puller. Or, you can use a block of wood and a BFH.

 

Keep everything nice and clean when you reassemble it. Use an assembly lube on the bearings and pre-lube the top end with some motor oil before you crank it up.

The last Cummins I had a chance to help rebuild was a 335 in a '66 K100... we did it in the westbound rest area on I-80 in Iowa east of Altoona... I would imagine the state would frown on that today!

 

Man, I'm impressed. That's something I'd never consider doing myself. But those of you who know me probably understand why.
Good luck and give it hell!

 

Hey,....I was almost sort of right then,..................

 

Do N14's still have the rocker boxes like the earlier NTC engine? If so, it may be a good idea to have those checked out, too.

 

7mouths, what brought on the need for an overhaul? Just a lot of miles, or did it start doing something bad? Good luck with it.