fx-sho engine rebuid

[skydivepaul]

did you remove the oil pump that is near the starter?

Yes, It is the oil cooler that is removed that sits next to the starter. Next job to fit that back on

[seabrook]

Clean work good job!!!

[dijsil]

Yes, It is the oil cooler that is removed that sits next to the starter. Next job to fit that back on

ahh ok thought you were going to run the engine without it

[HDAV]

Looking good... been reading up on the head studs can they be fitted without removing the head? Wondering if that’s a worthwhile upgrade to try to prevent head cracks?

would only need a rocker cover gasket at most?

[skydivepaul]

Looking good... been reading up on the head studs can they be fitted without removing the head? Wondering if that’s a worthwhile upgrade to try to prevent head cracks?

would only need a rocker cover gasket at most?

Cheers guys, been taking my time with it to make sure it's spot on.

Yes you can fit the head studs without removing the head, you would have to remove the cams to be able to get to the head bolts.
If you are taking the cams out then you need to take the chain off the cam sprockets, this means you need to set up the cam timing when re fitting.
Not a massive job but I guess it is a lot easier with the engine out of the ski.

[Hurricane1000]

Absolutely correct!

I just rebuilt my GP1800.

Dave