Never assume someone knows what they’re doing

[Sedbld]

I bought a 70 Cuda last September and was told the engine had been rebuilt and ready to go. After being a tech for 40 years I don’t trust many “qualified “ people. Stripped the body down and sent it to the body shop end of April so I figured I’d go through the rebuilt 340 and check it out. Good thing because look at where the timing chain is set. I never even turned it over by hand. Like I said don’t trust too many “qualified “ people. But 2 months later it’s ready for accessories then storage until body gets back. And I know that it’s together correctly!

 

[R413]

Good save, does it turn over fine?
Are any valves bent?
Did you remove rockers and check valve stem height are even?
Did you take any bearing caps off to see what's going on in there?

This guy worked on your engine. LOL

 

[j-c-c-62]

Or know what they are talking about, like this seen this morning:

"You might wonder why many semi-trucks come with spikes on their wheels, or why their front wheels typically stick out."

MSN

Note the article NEVER addresses the first question, and completely misses the second.

The correct answer for "stick out", the primary reason is so tires/wheels can be used in either location by merely turning around without any suspension penalties when using dual rear tires..

Likely just more stupid AI nonsense.

 

[DeltaV]

Where is the oil slinger that mounts on the crank?

 

[Sedbld]

I never turned it over by hand. It was just sitting in the car when I bought it and it’s a manual so I didn’t have to turn it over for converter bolts. I just put on the stand and started disassembly. Took it completely down and started all over. They attempted to put a rope seal in it but caught it on the end between the cap and no sealant between the rear cap and block. The slinger was there surprisingly I just took it off for a better view. Also had anti seize all on the crank nose for the balancer bore and crank bolt. I checked everything before reassembling for sure!

 

[j-c-c-62]

Why note the anti-seize?

 

[Sedbld]

Never seen it used on a balancer before just thought it was a little weird

 

[RemCharger]

Never seen it used on a balancer before just thought it was a little weird

Alot weird. The one part you absolutely want to be without a lubricant.

 

[j-c-c-62]

I hear you, but it is supposed to be first and foremost in the end an interference fit, and it's main property is as an Anti-seize due to corrosion potential, both of the crank snout and the damper. It seems there is not universal thinking on this matter.

 

[gkent]

When someone says "its not my first rodeo" I usually pack up my **** and get the hell out of there !!!!

 

[Cranky]

Degree the cam to make sure it is where it's supposed to be!!!

 

[j-c-c-62]

When someone says "its not my first rodeo" I usually pack up my **** and get the hell out of there !!!!

I have been the production side of the entertainment business many decades always as decision maker, and when a dispute arises on a procedure, and I hear a person claim, "well I have been a Stagehand for 43 years", I respond "I'm sorry" with a smile.
True story.
But to your comment, I have been pleasantly surprised over the years by the thinking of novices who have no restriction of previous experiences to solving a problem, sometimes rather creatively.

 

[Don selleck]

oh boy, I would pull the pan at least and see what else you find

 

[YY1]

Sadly- "never assume someone knows what they're doing" applies to nearly everyone including doctors, lawyers, and trained professionals.

 

[RemCharger]

I hear you, but it is supposed to be first and foremost in the end an interference fit, and it's main property is as an Anti-seize due to corrosion potential, both of the crank snout and the damper. It seems there is not universal thinking on this matter.

Have seen them move and almost take out the key... never seen anything close to a corrosion issue. Agreed it must not be universal.

 

[j-c-c-62]

Have seen them move and almost take out the key... never seen anything close to a corrosion issue. Agreed it must not be universal.

It is agreed universally I believe, that for a damper to do its task properly, it must so tight fitting, it must become part of the crank harmonically and vibrate/flex as one uniform piece. I think the corrosion concern aspect mostly applies to street driven cars or anything driven in the rain, etc.

 

[Dave6T4]

50% of all professionals were in the bottom half of their class!

 

[j-c-c-62]

50% of all professionals were in the bottom half of their class!

I have yet to confirm, but 70% of the professionals declare they are above average.

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

Good thing because look at where the timing chain is set.

Depending on how the cam was indexed when made and how the timing chain keyway was broached it may have very well been in the correct spot if the previous builder degreed the cam.

If you haven't degreed the cam I sure would because now you may be in the wrong spot.

Tom

 

[GTXDAN]

I was thinking the same as PROSTOCKTOM because that sprocket has multiple key ways in it so maybe that is where it was set after degreeing the cam.