Gaerte midget engine questions
Hi all,I'm running a Gaerte -12 engine in my midget. I am on a tight budget and would like to do the basic engine work myself. Can anyone tell me, are all the specs and bolt tensions etc the same as rebuilding a sbc? As in I can pull the mains and big end caps to check or replace the bearings and it'll be the same bearing clearances and torque specs as doing a small block V8?
Thanks in advance Stew Sydney Australia |
I would e-mail Gearte and ask them. Cant hurt...
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The rods will torque to whatever the rob bolt manufacturer specs are, arp 3/8" etc. not sure on the other items, I would imagine the headbolts/studs would be the same as sbc though
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Yeah thanks guys,I was thinking along similar lines,I jumped onto the brodix site for head torque specs and whatever else I could find. I know they are an older engine now but there is still plenty running around but to find out any general info seems to a dark secret?! Lol
She is a good little engine, it's got Ti rods and all the goodies in it and after 18 years out of the drivers seat what a difference compared to my old 2lt Toyota twincam from the early 90's! Lol |
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This is my hotrod :-)
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Re: Gaerte midget engine questions
Awesome mate! Have fun with it and take care down there.
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Thanks badcoupe, it was unbelievable strapping after so many years and the horsepower was mind blowing lol. Now to get some quality bars and springs in it so I can actually drive it in to corners without falling over the right front and I'll be happy as a pig in mud!
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