question about time for a 62t case

[DAG]

How long does it take you guys to take a 62t crankcase, with out the cylenders or anyhitng attached...

how long does it take to properly dissemble and reassemble with a new crank? agen only talking about crank, no cylinders pistons exc.

 

[Matt_E]

Disassembly and reassembly, starting from just cases and crank, and ending in the same spot?
30 minutes?

 

[waxhead]

normally between 1/2 hour and an hour depending on the clean job needed

 

[Idok]

i'd answer, but Ive been told I dont know how :highhorse:

 

[Bonzia Bob]

i'd answer, but Ive been told I dont know how :highhorse:

By SBT no doubt:haha:

 

[NathanMoore]

I'd say i could easily do it 10-15 minutes...Maybe even quicker..
And 80-90% of that time would be cleaning the cases for reassembly.

 

[Matt_E]

Loosening 15 case bolts, retorquing 15 case bolts, removing & installing crank, cleaning, and application of sealant in 10-15 minutes?

10 bucks says no.

 

[willycrumb]

I used to do 5-10 a week. I had it down to about 20min. I wouldnot use a tourqe wrench MattE. Once you do so many the tourqe is built into your arms.:arms:

 

[NathanMoore]

Alright get me a set of cases and well see. Removing bolts seconds with air, retorque a few minutes, removing crank? seconds...Installing crank (withseals) a minute or two if your trying to figure out how to put the seals on, Cleaning depends on how dirty 5-10 minutes, apply sealant a minute maybe two.

Iv worked for a shop for the past 6 years (and im only 19), and rebuilt a lot of engines....I dont think my boss would be too happy if it took me 1/2hour to an hour to install a crank when i should have the engine pulled, rebuilt, and reinstalled in a day..(depending on ski and if parts are on hand)

 

[Matt_E]

Remember to clean all mating surfaces, all bearing surfaces, and seal things back up.
I will be gladly proven wrong - but until then I call shens on 10-15 mins on a teardown/reassembly.

 

[waxhead]

i always chase the threads to make sure i get the correct torque on them
that by itself takes a while
By the time i have buffed the bolts up so they are all clean so that i can get a good feel when i tighten/torque them up
1/2 an hour to an hour has passed

None of the engine i build are just stockers so i want to take the time to make sure its right

 

[sflsurfrider]

i wouldnt want an engine that took 10-15 mins to get from assembled cases to assembled cases. this isnt changing tires for a redneck on a racetrack.

 

[Matt_E]

Exactly.

 

[NathanMoore]

i always chase the threads to make sure i get the correct torque on them
that by itself takes a while
By the time i have buffed the bolts up so they are all clean so that i can get a good feel when i tighten/torque them up
1/2 an hour to an hour has passed

None of the engine i build are just stockers so i want to take the time to make sure its right

In this situation, then yes it definatly takes some time. And doing so is something id recommend on custom projects, or stuff more important/harder to repair..like ported cases, or lamey cylinders ect....

But when your building motors everyday that are just stock run of the mill motors its really not neccessary to go to that extent. I have never had an engine come back because something went wrong with the way i assemble the crankcase. And we warranty all engines from assembly error.

 

[waxhead]

thats why i dont work as a mechanic anymore
i want it to be right and take the time
customers dont want to pay for it
but they want to whinge when its not right

 

[Matt_E]

But when your building motors everyday that are just stock run of the mill motors its really not neccessary to go to that extent.

I disagree....but that's just me.

 

[sflsurfrider]

In this situation, then yes it definatly takes some time. And doing so is something id recommend on custom projects, or stuff more important/harder to repair..like ported cases, or lamey cylinders ect....

But when your building motors everyday that are just stock run of the mill motors its really not neccessary to go to that extent.

nobody is even talking about "repairing" anything.....
10 minutes to disassemble, clean, seal and reassemble cases PROPERLY. :bs2:

 

[NathanMoore]

nobody is even talking about "repairing" anything.....
10 minutes to disassemble, clean, seal and reassemble cases PROPERLY. :bs2:

I didnt say i was "repairing" anything either...I said if i were assemblying cases that were harder to repair or replace such as ported cylinders, i would take more time on chasing threads so i run 100% no risk of cross threading a bolt.

And yes every crankcase i assemble is "PROPERLY" assembled...even if it took me 10-15 minutes. I guarantee they will run just as long just as perfect, as any case you assemble that took you an hour. Like i said, iv rebuilt tons of motors, and never ever seen a problem with the crankcase that was my error.

So maybe you dont want me to assemble your cases in 15 minutes...thats fine...Im just saying it is possible to have them done right in that time...

Agree to disagree?

 

[Matt_E]

Agree to disagree. :biggthumpup:

 

[DAG]

i'm upset:angryfire:

i was charged for 2hr's worth of work at $95 per hr totaling a wapping $190.00 for the disassembly and assembly of the bottom end!

and what makes it even worse i'm on a very tight collage budget

did i get riped?