I'm new to these engines, and have not disassembled or built any before. I've got the short block assembled, and am trying to get heads on, but have come across something I wanted to ask you guys here: '55 331 has hydraulic lifters, and I bought new set and dropped in block. I also ordered a set of Falcon pushrods for this year motor off eBay... I was in process of putting pushrods in, and noticed these don't have a hole in center of them... I'm just wanting to check and make sure I'm not screwing up, and gonna break something... here's a pic of pushrods: Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Cad like the Olds feeds oil up thru the rocker stands then thru the rocker shafts to each rocker arm I believe.
Those are the correct pushrods for a Cad... Did you tear the rocker arm assemblies apart? If so, be damn sure you're got them back together correctly!
Richfox Thanks for reply. My second issue to overcome is the head bolts... I didn't get the originals with the engine, and I've been piecing them together... I've been buying ARP studs and bolts, but now an learning that 1 or all of the long bolts that hold rocker shaft assy down, are undercut to allow oil to flow into the rocker shafts. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Are you going with a stock cam? What are you gonna use for an intake and carbs? This will be for your 33 coupe, so I am assuming no hood.
Clunker, I bought the engine as an assembled short block, and guy said it had a slightly warmer than stock cam in it, but never gave me a can specs sheet. I was gonna degree it later when assembled to figure out lift and duration, to compare to stock. Yes, this is motor going in my 33. I found and bought an Edelbrock CD-694 4x2 intake for it... I'm planning on putting 4 Strombergs on it, at some point. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
But I'm on fence with this intake... I want to polish it and make it shine, but was told it will ruin value of it... may just try to find a 2x2 or 4v, and sell this one so I'm not tempted to ruin it...lol Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Cretin, I think you misunderstood. He is not saying that if you have a Offy 3x2 he will trade you. He is saying he will trade you a Offy 3x2 for your 4x2 manifold.
Not lookin to trade, but I would be interested in an offy 3x2 if one popped up Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I understand just fine. I jokingly offered a trade I didn't expect him to take. Then he asked where he could get an offy 3x2 to which I replied that I didn't know and could only provide a 2x2. I didn't think we were setting up a trade. He is the one with a 4x2. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I have a factory 2x4 and air cleaner like chrome one above if anyone's interested. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
It's valuable, but so what? Polish that sucker as you like, it will still be what it is, with 4 Strombergs it will be awesome. If you want to hold off, just grab a cheapy 2x2 repop for the time being, I'm sure a 3x2 will present itself soon enough. Keep us posted, I'm interested to see how it turns out. I rebuilt my 390 myself to stock. (Minus the boring), love that thing. When I get a model A, I'm planning on using another w/ T5. I'm confused as to who posted the mill with the Eldo dual quads and the polished batwing air cleaner, but that whole set up rocks, well done. (Blown35?)
[QUOTE="clunker, post: 11919963, member: 142481" I'm confused as to who posted the mill with the Eldo dual quads and the polished batwing air cleaner, but that whole set up rocks, well done. (Blown35?)[/QUOTE] Yes - That's my 39 Coupe with the '51 Cadillac / Eldorado Dual Quad set up - thanks - Blown 35
I don't think polishing that intake will ruin the value as long as you leave the logo and numbers. I polished mine and people still try and buy it left and right. Just a note: They made two versions. You have the "Cold Series" with no heat risers. Watch out for the carbs icing up
DreadyBear, Thanks for the tip... did you keep chokes on some of your carbs? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
DreadyBear, That thing is just awesome and it says "hot rod" without a doubt. Thanks for posting the photo.
War bird The rocker assemblies have been rebuilt, and I have checked their assembly against every picture I can find. All looks good there. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Mines a '55 also and its all apart. I'll go through my stuff and get you some photos and measurements.
DreadyBear, Did you chrome your exhaust manifolds? They look great!!! And shiny!! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
No problem. Since everything is apart, and I failed to label everything. I just grabbed the bolts I have, and measured them all to make sure you got what you need. I have a total of 34 bolts. 16 that are 3 1/2" in length. These have an upper shank that is .25 in length with a diameter of .436, so call it 7/16". The lower shank is 2 1/2" in length, with a diameter of .388. Leaving a 3/4" long threaded section. 10 that are 4 1/16" in length. These have an upper shank that is .25 in length with a diameter of .435, so call it 7/16". The lower shank is 2 11/16" in length, with a diameter of .387. Leaving just about a 1 1/8" long threaded section. And 8 that are 6" in length. These have an upper shank that is 2 1/2" in length with a diameter of .435, so call it 7/16". The lower shank is 2 1/16" in length, with a diameter of .388. Leaving a 1 1/16" long threaded section. Hopefully that helps you out. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Cretin, You are a savior! Thanks for the great info!! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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