400exrules
06-08-2007, 02:10 PM
My 400 is a 99 and it has a stage 2 hotcam in it that i put in and broke in a few months ago and i just got it bored and im installing a JE 11:1 416 piston, HD cam chain, new gaskets, and new valve seals.
Ive got a few questions that im kinda cautious about. My engines all apart now and im ready to put it together. Of course there is some expected carbon on the stock piston and my valves are dirty.
1) How and what should i use to clean my valves?
2) Should i use any thread locker on cylinder bolts/head bolts?
3) Is it ok if i get everything put back together and then change the oil before starting it up? Im concerned about everything being dry when i first start it up, and not having oil on it (piston, cylinder wall, camshaft, etc.) i dont want anything to get damaged
thanks!
Ive got a few questions that im kinda cautious about. My engines all apart now and im ready to put it together. Of course there is some expected carbon on the stock piston and my valves are dirty.
1) How and what should i use to clean my valves?
2) Should i use any thread locker on cylinder bolts/head bolts?
3) Is it ok if i get everything put back together and then change the oil before starting it up? Im concerned about everything being dry when i first start it up, and not having oil on it (piston, cylinder wall, camshaft, etc.) i dont want anything to get damaged
thanks!