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Re: Engine building: what's commonly overlooked? [Re: sycboi] #2366048 09/05/17 09:26 PM 09/05/17 09:26 PM
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Moparteacher mopar M Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 610 Boise	Originally Posted By sycboi Originally Posted By Moparteacher Take up the gap between con-rods with a feeler gauge when torquing. Is this to keep the bearings/cap/rod square to the journal and arrive at a more precise torque value, and obviously less of a chance to distort the bearings? When torquing the rod bolt it will twist the rod on the journal and possibly bind the bearing against the journal surface, damaging the bearing. It's more prevalent when con-rod side clearance is excessive or greater than factory specs which is common with aftermarket con-rods.

Re: Engine building: what's commonly overlooked? [Re: DGS] #2366065 09/05/17 10:03 PM 09/05/17 10:03 PM
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Spaceman Spiff master S Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 3,696 jersey	Just because you've built 100's of one family of engines, doesn't mean you know how to build them all.... Had a friend that had the local machine shop assemble his 440 short block. This was a shop that build engined engines for the local napa, and many local garages. They never lined up the hole in the cam bearing that feeds the rockers..... Guess how long that lasted... Had another friend who had a 526 caddy stroker built by a shop that build race engines. This shop has engines that power many cars, that have set records... all of which are Chevy engines.... They went to break the engine in on the dyno and get some HP numbers.... Engine kept popping and sputtering like there was a timing issue. Turns out, you don't line up ther timing gears " dot to dot" on a big caddy... the builder did not know this, it was the first one he ever built... 526 cubes of angry wedge, pushbutton shifted, 9 passenger killer!

Re: Engine building: what's commonly overlooked? [Re: Spaceman Spiff] #2366077 09/05/17 10:21 PM 09/05/17 10:21 PM
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sasquatch master Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,644 North Carolina	Get the best machine shop you can find. If they are not backed up leave. Good machine work is not sexy or cheap but properly done can save you big time and you can find some power as well. Assume nothing. Assume nothing fits right or perfectly. There is a reason that most engine shops have loads of machine equipment and tools. If it comes in a box assume you will have to work on it regardless of who's name is on it. If building a stroker like you say grinding clearance is key area of concern. Be ready to mock it up SEVERAL times. Don't be afraid or to prideful to ask for help when needed. No shame in asking questions if you don't know something and do not assume that you will always get good advise. Ask several people if you can. Get the best tools and measuring equipment you can find. Todd www.mopartsracing.com

Re: Engine building: what's commonly overlooked? [Re: Spaceman Spiff] #2366103 09/05/17 10:57 PM 09/05/17 10:57 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Originally Posted By Spaceman Spiff Just because you've built 100's of one family of engines, doesn't mean you know how to build them all.... Had a friend that had the local machine shop assemble his 440 short block. This was a shop that build engined engines for the local napa, and many local garages. They never lined up the hole in the cam bearing that feeds the rockers..... Guess how long that lasted... Had another friend who had a 526 caddy stroker built by a shop that build race engines. This shop has engines that power many cars, that have set records... all of which are Chevy engines.... They went to break the engine in on the dyno and get some HP numbers.... Engine kept popping and sputtering like there was a timing issue. Turns out, you don't line up ther timing gears " dot to dot" on a big caddy... the builder did not know this, it was the first one he ever built... He should have decreed the cam... MORON

Re: Engine building: what's commonly overlooked? [Re: DGS] #2366122 09/05/17 11:27 PM 09/05/17 11:27 PM
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dthemi master Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,097 back in Georgia	I decree thee in da wrong spot.. Sorry Mr P I love auto correct probs lol

Re: Engine building: what's commonly overlooked? [Re: dthemi] #2366153 09/06/17 12:11 AM 09/06/17 12:11 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Sorry about that.. but you got the drift

Re: Engine building: what's commonly overlooked? [Re: pittsburghracer] #2368044 09/09/17 09:41 PM 09/09/17 09:41 PM
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Prochargedmopar enthusiast Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 274 Granbury TX	Originally Posted By pittsburghracer Don't spend 1000.00 getting your heads ported and pull an intake manifold out of the box and bolt it on Funny you say this, I have two intakes sitting next to my newly ported sb sidewinder heads but just today I was on ebay looking for options...... The holley street dominator single plane ports are so small there is no way to match them to the larger gasket without going through the casting on 3 sides. The LD4B dual plane will take some extensive work that is outside of my expertise and abilities. Hmmmmmm "Old" member Registered: Sep 2001 Lost my credentials, I'm Back!! LOL 71 Ply Satellite Procharged 73 Dodge Dart Swinger 73 Ford F-100 390/Sniper efi/back to carb 01 Town and Country Limited 08 Dodge 2500 6.7 5" Deleted 02 Mercedes C230K 19 Camry

Re: Engine building: what's commonly overlooked? [Re: Prochargedmopar] #2368133 09/10/17 02:07 AM 09/10/17 02:07 AM
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dart4forte I Live Here D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,165 Mesa, Arizona	Oil galley plugs “So if it’s on the internet it must be true” Abe Lincoln

Re: Engine building: what's commonly overlooked? [Re: dthemi] #2368134 09/10/17 02:19 AM 09/10/17 02:19 AM
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sixpackgut Drag Week Mod Champion S Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston	Make sure the cam goes in the block before anything else. If it does, degree cam with just the number 1 piston in the block. That came from Dram. I thought it was really smart Gen 3 power 6.22@110, 9.85@135 Follow @g3hemiswap on instagram performance only racing, CRT, ultimate converter, superior design concepts, ThumperCarbs

Re: Engine building: what's commonly overlooked? [Re: dart4forte] #2368303 09/10/17 01:46 PM 09/10/17 01:46 PM
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hosehead top fuel Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,935 Grove, OK	Originally Posted By dart4forte Oil galley plugs Yep, just happened to me. Glad I primed the pump and discovered no oil to the heads before starting it. Last edited by hosehead; 09/10/17 01:47 PM. 63 Plymouth savoy 65 d100 66 dart race project 58 plymouth suburban

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