reusable engine parts

[turbo6]

i know that the cam, crank, main bolts all need to be replaced along with gaskets on a rebuild but what all is reusable? like timing chain, lifters, connecting rod bolts, flexplate bolts and whatever else anyone can think of.

im in the middle of a budget rebuild and kinda need to get it back road worthy sooner and cheaper than later and more expensive.

thanks in advance!

 

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

you can re-use a cam and crank, just get them machined.

 

[BillBoost37]

things that automatically get changed.

Bearings (after checking them)
Bolts (every bolt is TTY)
Timing chain (it's cheap, don't put a semi stretched one back in)

Something to keep in mind though is usually you can get a used motor cheaper than you can rebuild. And if you are turboing.. look into the 04+ GP NA motor. I've seem them low..like $300 for a motor with 50K

 

[turbo6]

i couldn't really find anything used around me at the time and already had the machine work done.

so im going to need all new bolts. it there a way to clean the lifters?

 

[machinegunsquid]

I cleaned mine out by soaking them in parts cleaner, then letting them dry off, and then soaking them in oil before I reinstalled.

 

[FordMan77]

i couldn't really find anything used around me at the time and already had the machine work done.

so im going to need all new bolts. it there a way to clean the lifters?

Did you have the block line bored as well? I've heard that this is a must when rebuilding one of these motors.

 

[turbo6]

not that i remembered but everything was spec. out and measured, and the guy has been doing it for years on end.