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Thanks! The machine shop checked the block and crank. Bored and honed and resurfaced the heads. I believe I am good to go once I get a choke...
Thanks for checking egads! I have it all back together and it spins much more smoothly now. I am getting to the point where I am going to test...
The rods have markings, but they may not have come from that particular block. And you are correct, the rods go in a specific way....with the...
Yup. I think new bearings and more plastigaging. And they do advertise as a machine shop, with pictures and everything. :D Seriously, he is a...
No problem Bones. When I get it all back together, I will definitely include a battery to the circuit when I try to start it.
I have emailed them and will give them a call Monday. The rods are sort of mix and match. The rod and cap both have the same number, but I have...
No. Because I put the battery charger with 200 amps directly to the starter to turn it over. Trying to upload a pic.
Well, I got it out and torn down again. Turning it over by hand and checking clearances as each piece of the rotating assembly was removed....
I don't know, but when I turn it with the starter, it turns slowly. I first thought that the pushrods may have been too long and they were...
I will definitely give that a try Tommy!
Time to break out the cherry picker and pull the engine out of the frame rails and start tearing into it. I measured 30-35 ft/lbs on the torque...
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Sorry, I was not clear. I am using the 12 volt, 225 amp starting circuit on the battery charger and applying the cables directly to the starter....
Putting power directly to the starter via the starting circuit on the battery charger.
It seemed free and turned smoothly. I will throw the torque wrench on it and see what it says. It is an auto trans. I will double check the...
Thanks Tommy!
Yes, and took notes of the ring clearances. That's why this surprised me. Thanks! Back to the drawing board!!
I am working on a basket-case 55 TBird. It came to me in parts and I am slowly trying to resurrect it. It has a 292 YBlock that was sent out to...
I'm guessing the starter solenoid/relay. http://www.angelfire.com/me4/zoltancarnovaush/Cord_812_engine.jpg
[IMG] Hey Frank, Something like this? I found it here: https://cars.trovit.com/used-cars/model-huckster-truck Really enjoying this thread. I...
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