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Take Pictures - We have digital cameras everywhere these days so why not use them to take reference photos? Take as many as you can from as many angles as you can. When you start resembling the motor this will be invaluable, especially for cables, hoses and bolts that you forgot existed.
overhaul a care engine Join an Online Car Forum - Forums dedicated to certain car models can provide massive amounts of detailed information that can really help when generic information just will not do. The biggest advantage is that this allows you the option to post photos and ask questions of things you do not understand fully and the ability to get answers from real people with experience that you would have never been able to communicate with otherwise.
If the engine has good compression but is hard starting usually what you have is a faulty carburetor or loose intake manifold. The vacuum leak caused by the loose intake manifold will cause the engine to only start when the choke is engaged. Tighten the intake manifold bolts.
rebuild a car engine Do your research. When you rebuild, work out if you are going for a stock replacement of broken/worn parts, or a full rebuild using forged internals. Work out your budget and latin lover back try to stick to it. If possible, get the factory workshop manual for your engine, or a Haynes/Chilton's manual. Review it before you pick up a wrench and figure out what you are going to do and how you're going to do it. Surprises are good at Christmas, but not when when you're trying to take apart a motor. If you can't find information in there, try to find a respected source on the internet. And make sure you get the CORRECT manual (i.e. if you have a 7-bolt 4G63 engine don't use a 6-bolt 4G63 engine guide and think that everything will be the same. It won't).
Buy the Haynes Manual for your car - These manuals are car specific and have detailed information as well as pictures to help you. This will be one of the most valuable tools you have the deeper you delve into the project.
build a car engine When the engine is smoking while the engines is just sitting idle, that means there is severe blow by on the rings of the engine. The engine will not last much more than 10-15 hours with this type of oil blow by. Significant internal engine modifications will be required, which will include: ring replacement (at a minimum) and reboring the cylinder.
Next move to the top of the engine and look for leaks in the valve covers, intake manifold, and water pump areas. If you plan to rebuild the engine you can skip this part.
Step One: Choosing the right frame. You can use whatever car frame you want to use. There is no rule against this. Most people like to use old designs since it is cheaper then buying a new one. If you plan to race it, you should choose a light frame to make the car move faster. You may even choose to remove or add any accessories to meet your needs.
