Well, opened up the engine to find its .020 over bore, hardened valve seats, modern valves, locks and keepers, possible pressurize oil system. Does have an ate up fiber cam gear. About to remove the cam. This engine has very little time on it. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Also had a B grind with the larger adjustable lifters. It's no doubt low mileage. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Huge set back. Found a crack in the roof of the valve chamber. Always something. I'm thinking the block is junk. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
New engine time. Enough with the questionable used stuff. Should run ok. Lol Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
The new engine is based off of a 29 A block, counterbalance crank, insert rods, 1A cam, larger intake valves, Lion Speed head, .100 overbore, 7.1 compression, gapless rings. It's over at Schwalm's getting done. There is more to it, but that's the major stuff. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Yeah man, Ora really took care of me up there at Schwalm's. I'll be up to grab it Friday morning. Then it's mad thrash time. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Glad you got a good banger in so short a time. Did the rebuild guys confirm, then, that your cracked original block couldn't be fixed?
Yeah, I knew before hand it was not fixable. He won't fix them if they are longer than 2". I think that is what he said. My block had a crack into the distr hole to the middle of cyl # 2&3. I also wanted a block that had never been cracked, which he had. He also did some custom work on it for me. Was done quickly! His work is awesome! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I came a across a nice little surprise while looking through Instagram this morning! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Dig it brother, absolutely killer! Funny, I saw that on IG as well, then started reading this thread, and never made the connection! Someday I would love to participate in the ROG...one thing at a time though!
Hey boz ,saw your coupe at the Amish market,.....I had another obligation and darn near ran through for a quick peak.....no time to hunt for you to say hey!.....coop looked sharp although the motor is crying out"dress me up with speed parts!" Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Stoked to hear you found another block, was worried when I saw that "California Crack"! (seen a few of those over the years) Man! Engine that quick! Everything in it, too...(we used to call that a "Full House"! Bored, balanced, full pressure, cam, milled head, carburetion...Ignition? What'd you do for distributer?) Roadster turned out beautiful, due to close attention paid to all the particulars. Wish I could make that race...
Thanks! Yeah man, looking forward to getting sand all over this thing! You should try and make it to watch, its a blast! We watch last year, awesome!!
Man, you were worried? LOL! I was sick!! Always something!! That turn around time was amazing! I have a new FSI distributor for it. And thanks! It's been a labor of love......aggravation. You need to make this event, like no other!
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