G9 engine rebuild

[Tonka329]

Well, found a G9 that I may want to buy. Owner says it smokes. Just curious to see if anyone has an idea if this will need a total rebuild or if I can get away with valve guide seals? Any help will be appreciated!! Maybe repair manuals are floating around somewhere? Thanks!

Tonka

[smallblock450sl]

Originally Posted by Tonka329

Well, found a G9 that I may want to buy. Owner says it smokes. Just curious to see if anyone has an idea if this will need a total rebuild or if I can get away with valve guide seals? Any help will be appreciated!! Maybe repair manuals are floating around somewhere? Thanks!

Tonka

G2/G9 smokeing can be as little as a stuck float and fuel got into the engine/airbox and muffler, check for dip stick over filled level and gas smell and oil/gas in the bottom of the air box. Most likely the oil rings have colapsed. Just depends on the cylinder bore after disassembly, if a good honeing and std rings are in spec, it's very simple (since I've done hundreds of them). You will need a primary fixed sheave puller tool. The head useually just needs decarboning/good valve lap job and a new intake valve seal. I do think some member has a downloadable service manual for a G2/G9's.

[Tonka329]

Thanks Smallie!! Always there with a helping hand!!

[smallblock450sl]

Originally Posted by Tonka329

Thanks Smallie!! Always there with a helping hand!!

Ok guy's..you can call me smallblock450sl, smallblock or even block sometimes or Dave, but you cannot call me Smallie! I give you respect, please do the same.

[Tonka329]

I apologize Dave! My bad

[abieex]

Tonka, Since I'm now doing an engine re-build, my suggestion would be to do everything you can while the engine is open. Check it all. You don't want to do it again. I really tried to keep things to a minimum but in the end, for one reason or another, I've wound up doing it all and I do feel a little better about it. Your engine is probably in better shape than mine to start with. I have two questions: 1. Why in God's name are you posting at 3:20am and secondly why are you pissin' off Mr. Smallblock? Shame on you!

[bokeasmowl]

Why don't you consider a clone motor. MORE POWER

[Tonka329]

Originally Posted by abieex

Tonka, Since I'm now doing an engine re-build, my suggestion would be to do everything you can while the engine is open. Check it all. You don't want to do it again. I really tried to keep things to a minimum but in the end, for one reason or another, I've wound up doing it all and I do feel a little better about it. Your engine is probably in better shape than mine to start with. I have two questions: 1. Why in God's name are you posting at 3:20am and secondly why are you pissin' off Mr. Smallblock? Shame on you!

I've also thought about doing as much as I can while I have the motor out... I was posting at 3:20AM your time. It was 5:20AM my time and I work midnights and that was in the middle of break! I apologized to Dave. Sometimes I type the words and hit enter before my brain has time to process it!!

[Tonka329]

Originally Posted by bokeasmowl

Why don't you consider a clone motor. MORE POWER

No clone on this cart Boke. This one will eventually be my "build" cart. Just looking to keep the motor in good shape for another summer. I will be purchasing a donor quad late next fall to start the build. Wanted to start it this winter but, I am leaning towards starting my sandrail conversion this winter... and, the wife wants to start looking for a bigger house

[abieex]

My wife is also talking about another house. One floor, another bath, bigger kitchen,open floor plan yada yada yada............please pass me the 3/8 lockwashers!