Hi guys, first post and thanks for having me all the way from Australia.

I'm about to completely strip and rebuild a 225 /6 and having never worked on these motors before and not having most if not all of the wrenches, tools and specific specialist equipment on hand except for the basics, I was hoping someone could please give me a list of all the tools i need and where the best so is to get them from so I can do a bulk one off purchase.

Thanks very much for any help with this one.
Cheers

Well, with the exception of a torque wrench, balancer puller, and a piston ring compressor - all you need are basic hand tools.
-Matt

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It really depends on how much of a rebuild are you doing yourself. whether the rebuild is stock, or modified, and what machine shop work will be done (if any).

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Thanks guys.
I went to do as much of the work and assembly myself, with the exertion of all the machining of course.
It's going to be a performance motor built fir street us with a healthy cam and about 9.5-1 compression with basic head work, nothing fancy.
Cheers

Thanks Matt. Looks like I need a balancer puller and piston ring compressor. I have all the other basic tools....
What about a camshaft timing wheel? And what is the best tool for measuring micrometer? Like measuring exactly how far down the hole the piston is etc?
Thanks

A factory service manual would be a great tool to have.

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I have a decent set of vernier calipers I use for bearing journals and deck height measurements; they're close enough and way cheaper than a good micrometer, especially since you'll probably need more than one size micrometer. If you want to check the bore diameters to see if they're still within spec for roundness, taper, etc., then you'll also need an ID micrometer. I got a cheap set at either Home Depot or Harbor Freight (not sure what your equivalent is in the land of Oz); they're tricky to use but all they have to do is hold a measurement that you then read with calipers or an OD mic. If you know you're having the cylinders bored anyway then you won't need these.

If you plan to assemble new pistons to the connecting rods yourself, you'll need a press. I got a 12-ton hydraulic press at HF for about $130 that hasn't broken yet, but if you only have to do this once then it'll probably be cheaper to have the machine shop do it.

Take your time and use the search function on this site liberally. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

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Thanks so much frank, really appreciate your time and detailed information.

Thanks to you guys, looks like I'm on my way.
I'll chime in once the build starts, as I'm sure I'll have a few more questions.
Cheers

I second the Factory service manual. Dont forget piston ring expander, and an absolute must is plastigage for bearing clearances and feeler gauges for piston ring gap in my opinion. Good luck!

Thanks I'll add them to my list. Cheers