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OK here is where I ended up, I torqued the main caps with no bearings and measured. 1 -3 were on the large end of the spec and 4 and 5 were right...
Still working on this one I called the machine shop and he asked that I measure the crank main bosses in the block with the caps torqued with no...
Yes I do have the ability having worked as a machinist and even in a engine shop in my early years and I do have the tools. I have mapped the...
I cleaned and checked all the caps and block, and assembled everything with Plastigauge using the teqhneque most suggested above and as close as I...
Look here http://www.teambuick.com/reference/nailhead_engine_specs.php
I called Effingham regrind today to check on having the crank ground should I decide to go that way and they told me that the rod clearance should...
Lets see $100 for the grind and $175 for a .010 main set and $65 for the rod set or just $175 and $65 for .002 bearings? Wasn't that good in math...
Zman: Where can I get the .002 main and rod bearings?
The rod clearance is the same story! I may bring home some Plastigauge tomorrow and check it that way, you are right the bore gauge does dig in some.
Have been looking for 0.002 bearings but no luck any idea who handles them for the Nailhead
The micrometer is right on!
I am using a bore gauge for the mains and a micrometer for the crank, guess I could get some plastigage but using the tools should be closer?
Man what a deal! I have been waiting over two months to get my Nailhead back from the Machine shop and finally have it but the Crank doesn't...
Broadway has on their site they can no longer do Illinois titles and yes the state does seem to investigating titles from them and others.
State Farm did mine!
Must be part of one of those groups who have big tents set up in the parking lot and sit here all day long in their rocking chairs!
Yes with my membership card cut up and they sent me back a canned letter explaining why it would be better now and hoping I would reconsider! Ha...
Dropped my membership after many years and not going after many years! I will patronize the vendors someplace else! They made their choice now I...
I have a set of fiberglass fenders front and rear if you are interested PM me!
On a fiberglass or a new steel body the state where you are registering assigns the VIN number and installs the tag or has a representative...
I agree with what is stated above! if we keep pushing our luck it will fall down on all of us. If you don't believe it is getting serious just go...
I think it came down to proceed at your own risk do you feel lucky??? If you never get questioned or checked obviously there will be no problem....
That is until the owner sells! Hey guys don't kill the messenger just relaying information from a very reputable source, not intending to rehash...
I have attached an article here from Hemmings Motor news that pretty much says it all! If you alter or make a new VIN tag you are breaking the...
I have one of these one of the bigest waste of money I have made yet a real piece of crap! If you want to buy one let me know! Leaks like a sive...
I have one on my stroker and have been running the set up for a couple of years works good!
I have heard of guys taking muriatic acid and putting on the frame to help bring out the original frame number?
I didn't intend to argue! the state of Illinois seems to have declared war on hotrod titles and there are many who have encountered major...
Thanks but your not telling us anything new what you have missed is that the issue we disagreed on is not how to get a title In Illinois but that...
Sorry don't have the legal EEE's for ya but the guys in Illinois who have had bodies confiscated or have put them into hiding would surely agree...
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