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I have a nice 230 block cast on 9 3 71. It has the large main web supports. Also has been sonic checked, and there is plenty of room for boring to next oversize. PM me for pics, if interested. $500 OBO. Gary
We have a 68 Valiant, Ford 9" rear end with a 4 link and coil overs. When you floor it, the front end lunges up and to the right. Not sure if an adjustment will fix this, or what the problem is. Anyone know how to adjust a 4 link to make it pull more to the left on acceleration? I'll try and...
My 512 build is in the car, and the truck 400 block I'm using has a factory plug in the dipstick hole. The truck motors used an oil pan mounted dip stick. So I need to remove the plug! Any idea how to do that? It seems to be pushed in there pretty tightly, with only a small lip at the top. Not...
Got my 512 stroker almost together, but the top valve cover bolt holes aren't lining up! And Couldn't get the welded up aluminum covers to fit either. The rocker arms were too close to the gasket flange. Tried some chrome , stock shape (MP?) covers and they fit pretty good, other than the 2 top...
Is it ok to leave the pump push rod out of the motor? Does it plug any oil passages, or does it get oil pump pressure? Using an electric pump, so don't need the push rod. Just want make sure it's ok to leave it out. Anyone ever done this before?
Complete blower set up for a big block. Was on a 440. Comes with all pulleys, mounting plate, belt, blower hat, inlet, and idler pulley. Will post pics tomorrow. $1500 Plus the ride. This thing smoked the tires instantly on my low compression 440. Instant 100 plus horsepower. Great power booster!
Anyone going to the races in Vegas the week of April 15 to the 19th? I would like to meet up with some of you guys from the B Bodies Forum. PM me if you will be there. Thanks! Gary
What is the recommended lubricant for piston rings and skirts on a new engine assembly? I have heard WD 40, 5W engine oil, ring assy lube etc. I have used 10W40 oil in the past with good results and ring seal. What do you guys use? Thanks
Ready to order pistons and rings for this 400 based stroker motor. 4.25 stroke, 4.402 bore (.060 over). Will be using the ICON flat top pistons, IC823-060. There is a Total seal moly ring set, file to fit, that I like. CRG 3690-45, with 11 LB oil ring tension. Also available is CRL 3690-45 with...
Well Boeing finally did it! They built an airplane that will automatically fly itself right into the ground, no matter how hard the pilots fight it! Sorry, but this is the only place I can find to post my frustration and anger at this apparent boondoggle. In less than 6 months, 2 of the brand...
My 496 has a timing gear drive on it, building that into a 512 now, and considering going to a dbl roller timing chain. The gear drive is pretty noisy. It has a high lift roller cam in it. Any advantage to the gear drive? Looks like setting cam timing is pretty tricky with the gear drive...
I picked up a 400 motor, 230 block. Got it apart, and the bore is measuring 4 13/32". That's 4.403! Looks like it is is .060 over size. ARRRGGG! This has the big main supports, and I was planning to use it on my 512 build. Cleaned the piston top off, and it has 60 stamped on it! Does that mean...
Took this 496 apart, and it has a Milodon 13000 gear drive turning a Comp Cams solid roller. So when I put this on the 512 I'm building, I will need to degree in the cam. Instructions are pretty straight forward, but how do you degree it in with the heads on, and valve train on, since it doesn't...
Building a 512, and not sure how thick the cyl walls are on the 400 block. Don't have a sonic tester, and the Block Shop doesn't either. So what to do? Never tested 1 before, and never had a problem. What is the minimum thickness you want on the major thrust area of the cyl wall? How much for a...
Just got thus 496 apart, and the walls look pretty shiny to me. Motor was losing a lot of compression past the rings. Can you tell from pics if this was the Prob?