I recently purchased a unit that had the engine removed and disassembled completely do to a low oil pressure problem(5psi,no matter what rpm). I believe that I found the pressure problem, the cam plug on the front of the cam is missing! Main and rod bearings are fine and the inside of the engine is very clean so I have purchased all the gaskets to reassemble the engine along with the WSB for the tractor. The main bearings get bolted back onto the crank and then the whole unit gets installed back into the block. Looks like that is going to be a bear of a job, having to align the bolts that hold the 1st and 2nd bearings in the proper place and get the bearings to slide thru the block where they need to mount. I also have tried to fit the cam for the fuel pump/distributor and it is a very snug fit.
My question is should I use a block of wood on the end of the crank and fuel cam to get them into position? This unit is ancient and I don't want to do any unnecessary damage to either!
As for the cam plug, I'm thinking of taking it to a machine shop and have them tap the end of the cam so I can thread the appropriate screw into it with some red locktite .
All suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!
My question is should I use a block of wood on the end of the crank and fuel cam to get them into position? This unit is ancient and I don't want to do any unnecessary damage to either!
As for the cam plug, I'm thinking of taking it to a machine shop and have them tap the end of the cam so I can thread the appropriate screw into it with some red locktite .
All suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!