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Another plug for a&a had issues with tci with several units,gm and chrysler
If you don't see what you need on line ,call tec,they recommended springs they don't list on line more than once for me.so call them,there pretty...
Flat tappet solid needs 135-140 on the seat and try to stay under 400 over the nose. Most of the heads as you discribed use pressures in this...
What oil,and is it a hi volume pump. I normally see 65 psi during a prime with a std volume pump. 10-40 or 15-50 break in oil.goes to 40 psi hot...
If the hole in the factory gear is too small,reem or hone it to fit. I have done this quite a bit. Any competent engine builder should have the...
I use a mitatoyo split bore guage it will read the bore of the guide as you pass through it,a air guage is fixed to a table or stand,really can't...
On the intakes I run .0014-.0015 ,exhausts .0017-.0018 except for the two siameed exhaust ports I run them at .0020 . A proper bore gauge ,split...
.045 and .060is just fine,most of my street and hot street work is in that range. No one mentioned valve guides. If the guide is straight and...
That was done by a outside shop,judging by the job it looks very well done. I would have to see it with a intake and a ex removed to really tell...
If it passes a pressure test,I would clean it up and run it. It's a early 2piece rear main,if it still is the 3.48 stroke you will be fine. The...
What are the chances,didn't even notice. Now that's funny shit right there.
Ballancing can get a little complex, I have the equipment and do it regularly . With the new age of affordable electronics it is easier and more...
I haven't been here for a while and this thread has many reasons why. Wen I first came here I was in the same sand box with some very talented...
crazy the replies on here, I take welding very seriously. Been a tig welder for 30 plus years and my daughter who I taught at 12 is a welding...
I get 40.00 to hone a set of bushings,ship it to me and have it back within the week. I have offered this before to other hambers but very few go...
N12y I believe is what ma Chrysler used, ngk has r5671a 7. It is a 14 mm 3/4 reach non resistor but uses a 5/8 instead of a 13/16 socket. Easier...
As a machinist,engine rebuilder I try to avoid most of what they offer. Now a lot of USA company's offer Pistons that were obsolete....
Clevite uses a x at the end of the part number to give a extra .001 clearance. .001 under is stated as well as std and .010 undersized. Depending...
. The oil pump on a flathead bolts to the rear pan rail area,oil pressure is pushed up a large cavity. Water is near the pan rail where it...
Cracks along the pan rail will let coolent mix with water. Not uncommon
Just got a set of American racing 15x4.5 fronts ,traded some machine work for them. Less than a hours shop time(95 bucks) . Really nice at...
Jim ,just found this thread.havent been on here in a while. Fantastic project,I know glen hunter another drag week guy so I understand what you...
known him for 35 plus years, a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Helped many people get their start in the buisness,a hard worker and a...
Not saying this will happen but now that I said something,your screwed. I have a engine shop, a ohc Pontiac 6 cyl came in cracked along the deak...
I'll check tomorrow but I think they are the same castings I used,after cutting up 2 sets those were the best to port. Measure the bore and...
The springs look larger in diameter than stock understandibly why with a roller,the clearance to the push rod looks real close. Pushrods look fat...
It's been a while since I decided to pull my flathead for the nailhead. My flathead was/is a 8ba,.125 over Ross forged,stock rod, stock crank. A...
I have built several tanks for various applications. From motor homes to boats and custom car applications. I even built saddle tanks for a diesel...
My point of view as a engine machinist.I have done a few for myself and for customers. It's a rear crap shoot buying a assembled flat head ford. I...
Dynaflux htr-30. Welding suppliers carry it at least by me they do. I do a lot of polished stainless work and finished with a #4 sanded finish....
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