You might as well start out with standard practices..

#1 - a compression check. Most everyone thinks they know how, but look it up
so you don't do it wrong.. which can be very misleading.

Seals can be replaced without an overhaul. Trouble is, ya might find scored
journals and bearings.
But if the journals and bearings are in good condition, keep everything very
clean during reassembly, and all should be fine (assuming the compression
check was good.

Plasti-gage optional, and a good idea.

If journals are scored (no plasti-gage required to determine that they need
replaced), the crank should be ground undersize to spec for undersize
bearings.

Then buy the correct bearings and proceed by keeping everything very clean
during the reassembly.
Plasti-gage is a good method of double-checking accuracy before closing up
the crankcase and running the engine only to find out it cranks too slowly,
or there are knocking noises.

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WB
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"Steve B" wrote in message
...
My SA200 is leaking oil from front and rear seals. Will probably put an
additive in there, but am not expecting a lot. Has anyone rebuilt one of
these four bangers? Doesn't look like anything complicated. I've rebuilt
about half a dozen V-8's in my life, the old 283/327 Chevies. Parts seem
to be available, probably even from NAPA.

Ideas appreciated. I know it will cost a bit, but compared to a new one,
it will be less, and I like this old gal. If the back half checks out, I
may spring for it. I'm guessing $500. Anyone know the real price?

Steve

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