Thank You to Chuck and Pete / Best Machine

Just wanted to fill eveybody in on my Dyno Day at Best Machine. Was never a guy to pay for Dyno time, I'm really luckey to just have a couple toys so to me Dyno time was an option that I've never used before.

Dropped off my 340 to Best Machine on thurs. Friday was dyno day and when I got there my engine was all in place and ready to go. Tried to go over everything as best as I could so no problems, well had an oil pump blueprinted and bench checked I know bearing clearance plays a huge roll in oil pressure but sent the the pump out to be blueprinted and to make sure I didnt end up with crazy oil pressure anywhere between 50-65 I was ok with. First sign was when we pre primed engine pressure went up to around 80 not what I wanted but we decided to break engine in. Upon fireup the engine was shut down in 3 seconds had 192 pounds of oil pressure, I thought that has to be wrong, gauge something took a look at the oil filter and it was ballooned. Not good!!! didnt need this on the dyno.

After talking about our options we decided to pull the pan and replace the pump. Pete was on the Phone locating me a pump Chuck and Dave Dudek (Thanks Dave!) Rolled up there sleeves and we pulled the pan while Pete dropped what he was doing to purchase and deliver my pump and help me get my Problem solved. We got everything buttoned up , best helped with everything , gaskets , sealer, oil they rolled out the red carpet to make things happen for me!

Day turned around and went great! 62 pounds of oil pressure. Engine made great power, no leaks and we dyno' a few diffrent carbs/fuel and timing changes, couldnt have went better.

Long story longer if your on the fence about paying for Dyno time , this saved me from having to pull a pan in the car, it saved me from any possible engine damage by catching the pressure problem so fast there was no damage or burst oil filter mess, this also gave me piece of mind that when I painted and detailed my engine there was no leaks going into the car, it was dialed in and ready to go, sure might have to make a few small changes due to full exhaust in car but its real close going in, also when the engine went in the car I knew cam was broke in and there was no problems.After saving all the labor of doing this in the car and the piece of mind of knowing that "its right" carb jetting was spot on ,plus knowing where peak TQ and horsepower is for shifts and also being able to select my torque converter due to having the data . What a deal !!!

Dyno room at best is spotless/clean, Pete and Chuck provided all tools, gaskets/sealers,oil, locating and delivery service of the oil pump and jumped right in to help me straighten out everything. These guys were not only accommodating,they went the extra mile to make it happen!!!

Thanks Best Machine Pete/Chuck...........I'm sold on Dyno Time saved me lots of frustrating labor...........Paul M Petcou