Raf99 : 1993 Accord EX

[Domesticated]

I don’t think I realized how labor intensive the balance shaft delete kit is. Kudos to you for documenting the process.

I guess I didn't either lol. Dan Benson did mine when he built my block back in 2014 lol.

[SSMAccord]

I don’t think I realized how labor intensive the balance shaft delete kit is. Kudos to you for documenting the process.

[Raf99]

Today was moving a few steps further with some difficult items.....

1. Finish the cap / seal for the threaded hole I created. It will sit for 24 hours and be good to go.


Looks good. Used Locktite 263 thread locker that is oil resistant and shock resistant. This was a lot of work and uncertainty. The instructions were not the best but the owner / support was there.


Next we removing the ..."guides" and replacing them with plugs. The instructions were to remove the old however possible (vice grips) and heat up the hole with a torch, then tap in the new plug with a large metal hammer. This step went smoothly. Blue one already done.
I did run into an issue where the middle cap wouldn't go back on (over the new plug). I ended up sanding it down and cleaning the inside really well. & then using a bigger hammer.





Next we will order Locktite 609 as instructed for the two plugs that are pressed into the cover. Things are moving along well. Also will order new rear main seal and other end seal + more knuckle bolts direct from Honda.

[Raf99]

Yep. So really need to thread the whole bit down into that whole until you reach the bottom / oil hole for the balancer shaft bearing. Crazy. Will put locktite red on the cap and thread it in. Let it sit for 24 hours.
Turns out when you order knuckle bolts they don't come in the 12 point anymore. Makes sense I guess.



Also did the belt walker install which was a pain. It took me 3 attempts to get it on. You're basically beating it to death and it's a "forced fit" + JB weld. I used a rubber hammer but I just had to put it on a harder surface to really pound it in.






Covers...



Next we are removing these caps out of the grill / gradel. And should be good. Waiting on some other form of locktite to arrive...

[Raf99]

Hmm ya. turns out I need to go deeper / wider. Interesting.... stay tuned.

[Raf99]

Yaa. every bolt on these calipers is stuck. Getting the pistons out with air was interesting. Didn't realize how death-like those pistons will pop out with some air put to them. Trying to split them in half now without damaging those large bolts. Letting them soak in WD-40...

Today was a frustrating day. So I'm installing the KS-Tuned balance shaft delete kit. The first part is to tap some threads into the block where the oil jet would feed one of the balancer shafts. The KS-Tuned kit I ordered didn't come with the 1/8th NTP bit and cap I needed, and owner did not want to ship again (high shipping cost to Canada). So I ordered the bit and caps off Amazon and while the tap and threads turned out fine the caps will not screw in. I may get half a turn... just can't figure it out. There's enough threads there for sure. Soooo.. i wrote KS-Tuned and asked if they'll send me what I need that will work for this. Grr

The hole your tapping. Different H22 blocks will take a different size tap.


I'm thinking the bit is bottoming out and can't make the hole large enough for the cap. Either way, will get what works from the proper place to fix this before I fack it up.




The instructions are pretty clear...

[djALBINI]

I watched a YouTube video of werdwerx disassemble RL calipers to powder coat them and he cuts a slot in those bolts you circled with a dremel to turn them out with a flathead easily

im sure you’ve seen his work on IG if not check him out.

Looking forward to seeing the BBK come together.

[SSMAccord]

You are pretty far in…I do like where this is heading.

[Raf99]

KS-Tuned balance shaft delete kit. This install has me a bit nervous. There's a lot of ... silicone and JB Weld involved.





I never did find the socket I used to put these flywheel bolts on. I ordered a couple and they wouldn't fit between the bolts. I eventually grinded this socket down so it would fit.



Rear main seal has seen better days. Will order a new one. Note to self, used too much lock-tight last time...


Both ends of the engine look like a OEM sealer.










I also have to start dis-assemble of the calipers if I want them power coated. Not sure these bolts will come out....




Just waiting on the tap and cap set to start the balance shaft delete. It involves capping some oil passages in the the block and other items. Then it will be crank bearings installs and piston / ring assembly + wrist pin installs. And then rod bearings + piston installs.
I can't see me doing anything different on assembly. New seals for some areas, good Honda Bond..... and read the manual + use proper torque spec.

[Raf99]

A friend of mine works at a parts store. So he knows what suppliers still have them and who does not. He gave me a heads up that they are getting hard to find and so I told him to get me a set. It will be a long time until these get installed. I need a body shop that will install these and roll all fenders out so we can do wider tires.

[CyborgGT]

Where'd you get the fenders? I like to think I'd be able to keep on top of any rust that starts to appear, but it would be nice to have a pair on hand just in case.

[Raf99]

Mock up time...Out with the old hubby and in with the new :P Was easy to do this actually. The axles fit in the spline, the hubs fit in the knuckle. FFC bracket works no problem.





While supplies last I picked up a set of these. My rear fenders were butchered by a body shop long ago. Nothing but filler and one side is lower than the other. Don't.... think this is something I could or want to tackle. Not sure yet.

[Raf99]

Cleaning up the block


I always clear coat the rotors because sea salt in the air will rust anything where I live....


Rod bearings and crank bearings.

[Raf99]

Working on the big brake upgrade. Knocked the old hubs out pretty easy. Spent about 3 days working these 3 screws, trying to get them out. Even cut slots into them and banged on them with a hammer and screwdriver (hitting counter clockwise) and also an air chisel. They don't budge. They are brake (rock) shield bolts. And I think they've been in here for 30 years now. I think I'll just say screw it and leave them in. Not like I'm going to spend $100 each on rock shields anyways.. I would if they were cheaper.

[Raf99]

Thank you sir!!