I ran into a speedbump when I was mocking up my shortblock. The cam wouldn't hardly go in, not a huge deal but just something else to mess with(new cam bearings). But I only had .001 on the mains so the block is going back to the machine shop to get the mains honed again. The crank measures dead on what it should but the new line hone must be a litttle bit to tight. Hopefully they can knock it out this week so I can get to assembly.
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Doug, if you find you need more fan, I've had GREAT luck with the Chevrolet HHR fan and they are very cheap too at Rockauto.
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Just got my block back this weekend, rocker arms still 6 weeks out that will give time to install the new EFI and do the short block heads are out being welded2007 SBN/A Drag Week Winner & First only SBN/A Car in the 9's Till 2012
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My car is still ready from 1988 when it was last freshened up and am planning on driving out of town this saturday for a car/bike show but I need to seriously consider a freshen up on the engine as it has about 20,000 miles on it including 3 drag weeks and multiple grudge races. I wish I had the time to prepare for an alternate this year but I am sure I will have a great time this year as a navigator for a little engine car and then come next year when I have more time to prepare for the awesome records that Eddie will set this year.HOTROD Dragweek Pro Street N/A winner 2007,2011, 2012/ 2nd, 2009
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Originally posted by BlueCuda340 View PostI ran into a speedbump when I was mocking up my shortblock. The cam wouldn't hardly go in, not a huge deal but just something else to mess with(new cam bearings). But I only had .001 on the mains so the block is going back to the machine shop to get the mains honed again. The crank measures dead on what it should but the new line hone must be a litttle bit to tight. Hopefully they can knock it out this week so I can get to assembly.Last edited by BlueCuda340; June 26, 2013, 02:04 PM. Reason: someonehadaheartattackoverthedecimalplace1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 with a 360
1997 Jeep Cherokee off road toy/driver. lifted, lockers, stroked 4.0
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I'm confused! You said you had .001 clearance when you checked then the shop checked it at .02 which is .020 clearance. He took .005 off which gave you .003?
Not trying to give you grief but this is a peeve of mine when magazines try to give sizes and put decimals in the wrong place or other mistakes.
If you actually had .002 clearance you would need .001 removed to get .003 clearance. And yes machinists are anal that way.
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thanks for the heads up.. should know by the end tomorrow if its running any cooler. if not I may look into that.
Originally posted by BBR View PostDoug, if you find you need more fan, I've had GREAT luck with the Chevrolet HHR fan and they are very cheap too at Rockauto.
Leon, it's ok to build a cool trailer, just don't make it so darn heavy it kills the trans on the drives!Drag Week 2011: Finished with best pass of 12.21 at 107mph
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Originally posted by OldMachinist View PostI'm confused! You said you had .001 clearance when you checked then the shop checked it at .02 which is .020 clearance. He took .005 off which gave you .003?
Not trying to give you grief but this is a peeve of mine when magazines try to give sizes and put decimals in the wrong place or other mistakes.
If you actually had .002 clearance you would need .001 removed to get .003 clearance. And yes machinists are anal that way.Last edited by BlueCuda340; June 26, 2013, 02:03 PM.1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 with a 360
1997 Jeep Cherokee off road toy/driver. lifted, lockers, stroked 4.0
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Originally posted by dougs67 View Postthanks for the heads up.. should know by the end tomorrow if its running any cooler. if not I may look into that.1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 with a 360
1997 Jeep Cherokee off road toy/driver. lifted, lockers, stroked 4.0
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