Which way does an m20 spin?

[Red88]

Golly, I've searched for the last 20 minutes and am still REALLY confused! Which way does an m20 spin? Do I have to have a ratchet on righty tighty or lefty loosy to get the crank bolt out?!

[Brian D]

The crank bolt is standard thread (lefty loosy to remove). The engine spins clockwise as viewed from the front. The crank bolt is a mean bitch sometimes, why are you taking it out? You don't need to remove it to remove the pulley, or do the timing belt, if that helps.

[Philo]

Yeah, the crank bolt is torqued to over 300 f.lbs. You will definitely need some sort of breaker bar. What's the project?

[Brian D]

Impact gun works pretty well, also.

[Red88]

Thanks for the info guys, I've got so much leverage on this biznatch. I'm lifting the opposite leg of the engine stand with ease. The project is for me to take this block all the way down, get it to a machine shop and have them tell me weather or not it's an OK piece of ish to get to work on. I feel that I'm not quite ready to do a 24v swap and honestly have no desire to have more than 200hp. So, I'm going to make a big m20, because I know I can take an m20 out of a car and put an m20 back in.

[Philo]

Eh, I would disagree with you on the swap. But do what you are comfortable with. Word of advice is don't try to make more power in the M20. Either run it for its simplicity, or swap for power. No need to shoot yourself in the foot. :)

[Red88]

don't try to make more power in the M20. Run it for its simplicity

That's exactly it. I feel no need for a "fast" car. I'm only 17, I feel that a fast car would get me into trouble pretty quick. Also, being young, I'm curious as shit about this thing, and the best way I learn is by putting my hands on everything, and that's what I'm doing.

[Philo]

Sounds like you have a good idea of how things work. ;) And if you want a truly "fast" car, don't buy an E30. lol

[Wh33lhop]

Thanks for the info guys, I've got so much leverage on this biznatch. I'm lifting the opposite leg of the engine stand with ease. The project is for me to take this block all the way down, get it to a machine shop and have them tell me weather or not it's an OK piece of ish to get to work on. I feel that I'm not quite ready to do a 24v swap and honestly have no desire to have more than 200hp. So, I'm going to make a big m20, because I know I can take an m20 out of a car and put an m20 back in.

Well that mentality sure isn't going to last long. But I hear you, I had to be convinced to do my 24v swap, I was pretty stubborn about the M20. It makes cool noises. :D

[balooshinakus]

If you can put an m20 in you can put an m50 in, really, it's not that hard.. Prior to doing my engine swap this summer my other mechanical experience consisted of redoing my suspension and doing my waterpump/tstat with a buddies help. Do your reading, take your time, have fun, and get it done. Doing the swap this summer was an absolute blast and an incredible learning experience. And you'll make more power with a 24v swap as opposed to a 70s engine design.

[Red88]

If you can put an m20 in you can put an m50 in, really, it's not that hard..

I believe you, but I'm not looking to upgrade really. This is just for fun, to learn about whatever. I had this sitting around, so why not?

[E30QC]

"Sounds like you have a good idea of how things work. And if you want a truly "fast" car, don't buy an E30. lol"

-blasphemy... lol

[Red88]

I'm figuring this is bad. Is this block useless, or can a machine shop add metal to this area and redrill/thread it and have it be good as new?

[Brian D]

That block will make a nice planter, coffee table, door stop, etc. It's finished as an engine.

[SamE30e]

That's exactly it. I feel no need for a "fast" car. I'm only 17, I feel that a fast car would get me into trouble pretty quick. Also, being young, I'm curious as shit about this thing, and the best way I learn is by putting my hands on everything, and that's what I'm doing.

An M50 is far from fast.