I got the head back on and reinstalled all of the six injector fuel lines, but the fuel line on the back of the head doesn't seem to line up with where I think it's supposed to go. Is this normal, or did I do something wrong during reassembly? Has anyone run into this before?

I've got a crosshatch gauge coming in the mail but I got antsy and decided to try out the new toy... also, how are you guys getting such clean "breaks" in the lines of the crosshatch? Mine are like big bows. Thanks everyone, sorry for another honing question

Any tips?

I increased my speed how’s it look how

Blew a head gasket on Saturday. Had it back together in 4 hours, running the next morning after lash and RTV cure time

Clevelands are cool

I've been doing a deep dive on this swap for about a week now and I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I pull the trigger on buying the two vehicles.

The plan is to swap a Mercedes OM617 turbo diesel (from a 300SD) into a 3rd gen Camaro. This will eventually become my daily driver, so I'm aiming for reliability first and fuel economy second. I know this won't be a bolt-in swap and I'm expecting to do fabrication work.

I have a couple of questions:

1. Wiring
From what I've researched so far, it seems like the best approach is to leave the Camaro's factory fuse box in place for the body electronics (lights, wipers, heater, etc.) and build a separate engine fuse/relay box for the diesel in the engine bay. The two systems would only be connected by a few signal wires (ignition, start, gauges, reverse lights, etc.).

Is this the right way to do it? If you've done something similar, how did you wire it?

2. Fitment
I know I'll need to fabricate engine mounts and probably a transmission crossmember, but what other fitment issues should I expect? Things like:

• Oil pan/steering clearance?
• Firewall clearance?
• Cooling system?
• Driveshaft?
• Exhaust routing?
• Suspension upgrades because of the engine weight?

I'm trying to make a complete list before I start buying parts.

If you've done an OM617 swap into any vehicle—or a diesel swap into a 3rd gen Camaro—I would really appreciate any advice, lessons learned, or things you wish you'd known before starting.

Thanks in advance!

I'm in the process of rebuilding an A series engine for my 1975 Leyland mini clubman.

The engine was completely seized when I bought the car so I'm rebuilding it. This is my first engine build so I'm learning as I go.

The crankshaft has some crude looking work on it. How should I best proceed? Is the crankshaft usable?

Thank you.

Im having issues with after opening the throttle my idle is bad and this is how much fuel goes in when I open the throttle is it too much (ford 302 edelbrock 1406)

I am rebuilding my Engine.
I got vortec heads out of an l31 Engine with the Numbers 12558062
And a comp cam 12-206-3
Will this combination work (valve spring pressure and max valve Lift
The cam is used can i use new hydraulic Lifters?
Wich Brand is recommended

Thank you for your help

Best Regards from Germany

I’m guessing this logo on the BLOCK means it’s never been resurfaced?