Re: IML: 59 413 engine color

Hi Mark,

Option three sounds great to me!

Is the starter motor that strong that it will break the bolt free?

Ofcourse I will remove the HT lead from the distributor cap then, to prevent the engine from running :)

Thanks for your contribution Mark, I will try your favorite trick then and see what happens !

Rob

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From: mark.swingle@xxxxxxxxxxx

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Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:57 PM

Subject: Re: IML: 59 413 engine color

It can be hard to loosen the crank bolt. There are three ways to do it (at least from what I've see):

First is to use an impact wrench if you have one.

Second is to stop the engine from rotating and use a conventional breaker bar. Usually requires removing the starter and using something in the flywheel teeth to hold the engine from rotating.

Third (my favorite) is to put the breaker bar on the bolt. Wedge the breaker bar against the ground or the frame and just bump the starter. The force of the starter will break the bolt free.

Mark

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From: "david carpenter" <zirc@xxxxxxxxxxx>

We just using a standard harmonic balancer remover, of course leaving the bolt in place and loosening the bolt as we

backed the balancer off. No problems. I just found out that my block and heads are not cracked which was good news. My engine had water in the oil and so far have not found the source or leak for the water. I am wondering whether to have another machine shop test them again. I would hate to completely rebuilding the engine only to discover that there is still a small crack somewhere. Someone suggested that

I replace the oil pump with a higher pressure pump. Any thoughts on that? Thanks, David

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From: Rob van der Es

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Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 4:22 AM

Subject: Re: IML: 59 413 engine color

Hi David,

Presuming that the 59 is similair to a 60 engine (both are the RB version) the main engine block is black.

The intake manifold is also black, the airfilter housing is gold, the cruisecontrol housing (from Perfect Circle) is also black.

My waterpump was re-newed so it is shiny metal (alu-look), but I guess it was originally black too.

The black on my engine is semi gloss.

I hope this helps you a little further in your rebuilding project.

Speaking about rebuilding, was it difficult to find all the necessary parts?

Since this is a RB block one could expect some difficulties I think..

And, btw, do you have a good trick to remove that bolt that keeps the harmonic balancer on the crankshaft?

I am in progress of replacing the timing chain of my engine, but are a little afraid to start cause everyone told me that

this bolt is very hard to remove..

Especially with the engine in the car, ofcourse I don't want to remove the engine for a relative "simple" job like replacing the timing chain!!

Robert

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From: david carpenter

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Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 7:26 AM

Subject: IML: 59 413 engine color

I am rebuilding my 413 and wondering about color. I understand the main engine block is black. Is the intake manifold black? I know the air filter is gold What about the cruise control housing? Is the water pump black? Was the black a gloss or semi gloss. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is a great website for imperial owners and I really enjoy the quick feedback. Thank you, David Carpenter