Standard & specific tools required for LS engines...........
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Does anyone on here know the most common spanner/socket sizes required for working on the LS series motor??
Also, are there any specialist/specific tools which could be recommended to make life easier with maintenance?
Any help would be appreciated as I want to make sure my tool collection includes the necessary before arrival of my crate motor (which will be ordered soon).
Also, are there any specialist/specific tools which could be recommended to make life easier with maintenance?
Any help would be appreciated as I want to make sure my tool collection includes the necessary before arrival of my crate motor (which will be ordered soon).
Don't know a thing about the specs. with regards to maintenance tools for these motors but am almost positive all will be AF. Nothing on these LS motors is rocket science and I can't imagine anything to out of the ordinary will be required. I know you are eager and want to be prepared but remember 'softly softly, catchy monkey' and a personal favourite of mine, 'where's the fire'?
With the new addition to the family, I need to get going with my orders, or I'm sure the missus will find something else to spend the dosh on!!
Besides, I need the tools to do the job right - my build budget doesn't extend to employing the services of a car builder like you! (I would rather spend it on trick bits)
Anyway can anyone give me the answers to my original question before my amigo hijacks my thread again???
-GTWayne, -LuckyP, -M3desmo
Besides, I need the tools to do the job right - my build budget doesn't extend to employing the services of a car builder like you! (I would rather spend it on trick bits)
Anyway can anyone give me the answers to my original question before my amigo hijacks my thread again???
-GTWayne, -LuckyP, -M3desmoI am almost positive the lsx is all metric. Contact a local chevy dealer to verify. Maintenance? Other than oil changes, what are you needing to do?
Here is a link for you.
www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/120/products/249549/LS2-60L-Gen-IV-Crate-Engine-Assembly.htm
Email them with any questions you might have.
Here is a link for you.
www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/120/products/249549/LS2-60L-Gen-IV-Crate-Engine-Assembly.htm
Email them with any questions you might have.
Its all metric and some of the threads are oddball (flywheel bolts spring to mind here). Our american cousins don't seem to have grasped metric just yet
Major bolts are TTY and set in 3 stages using angular settings. Of course you could use studs instead. The GM tech tool kit is comprehensive and an electronis digital torque meter is an assett, nay essential for a full build.
Unless you plan to open it up, a selection of sockets will suffice. Even the sump has to be torqued correctly as it's a stressed member. If you lift the inlet you should fit new seals and use an ickle torque wrench
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Major bolts are TTY and set in 3 stages using angular settings. Of course you could use studs instead. The GM tech tool kit is comprehensive and an electronis digital torque meter is an assett, nay essential for a full build. Unless you plan to open it up, a selection of sockets will suffice. Even the sump has to be torqued correctly as it's a stressed member. If you lift the inlet you should fit new seals and use an ickle torque wrench
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Cheers for the advice Mike.
I don't intend to open the motor at the early stages but who knows in the future. Interesting to hear about the use of torque-to-yield bolts - are new bolt sets/spares readily available in the UK for the LS7, or would you recommend changing to aftermarket studs? Shouldn't be an issue early on as I won't be performing major surgery on the motor, but still good to know if neccessity dictates that I need to pull the motor apart.
I already have an extensive collection of metric tools used to work on bike motors - but was wondering if like my Ducati, there are any unusual tools / socket sizes which make life a hell of a lot easier when performing certain functions on the motor? Am I right when I assume that you are referring to Snap-on's GM tech service tools? Otherwise where would I get hold of such a set?
I don't intend to open the motor at the early stages but who knows in the future. Interesting to hear about the use of torque-to-yield bolts - are new bolt sets/spares readily available in the UK for the LS7, or would you recommend changing to aftermarket studs? Shouldn't be an issue early on as I won't be performing major surgery on the motor, but still good to know if neccessity dictates that I need to pull the motor apart.
I already have an extensive collection of metric tools used to work on bike motors - but was wondering if like my Ducati, there are any unusual tools / socket sizes which make life a hell of a lot easier when performing certain functions on the motor? Am I right when I assume that you are referring to Snap-on's GM tech service tools? Otherwise where would I get hold of such a set?
[quote=m3desmo]Cheers for the advice Mike.
I don't intend to open the motor at the early stages but who knows in the future. Interesting to hear about the use of torque-to-yield bolts - are new bolt sets/spares readily available in the UK for the LS7, or would you recommend changing to aftermarket studs?
You won't need any special tools for basic stuff. Once you start pulling of the front pulley or lifting heads you are into GM tooling territory and torque angle meters. So don't go there unless you have to I stock most engine parts inc some ls7. Studs (rolled threads etc) are way superior to bolts and quicker to torque down. The ls7 may be assembled by one person but they don't say that most of the parts are preassembled beforehand
The GM tool box is for technicians hand stripping & assembling engines post production. Torque angle meters can be found from good tool stockists. You need 250lb/ft to cover an lsx engine. I've had customers with flywheels falling off which were torqued to 150lb/ft by firms who should have known better! The quick guys use air guns but that risks stripping head bolt threads from blocks or stripping the threads in the crankshaft for the pulley bolt. Try getting a bolt out with only some threads, lol!
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I don't intend to open the motor at the early stages but who knows in the future. Interesting to hear about the use of torque-to-yield bolts - are new bolt sets/spares readily available in the UK for the LS7, or would you recommend changing to aftermarket studs?
You won't need any special tools for basic stuff. Once you start pulling of the front pulley or lifting heads you are into GM tooling territory and torque angle meters. So don't go there unless you have to
I stock most engine parts inc some ls7. Studs (rolled threads etc) are way superior to bolts and quicker to torque down. The ls7 may be assembled by one person but they don't say that most of the parts are preassembled beforehand The GM tool box is for technicians hand stripping & assembling engines post production. Torque angle meters can be found from good tool stockists. You need 250lb/ft to cover an lsx engine. I've had customers with flywheels falling off which were torqued to 150lb/ft by firms who should have known better! The quick guys use air guns but that risks stripping head bolt threads from blocks or stripping the threads in the crankshaft for the pulley bolt. Try getting a bolt out with only some threads, lol!
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