Thanks - It is a PIA trying to get them all at times...lol

Set the end play - It;s right at .005 right where it needs to be - another testament to the BPE crank being dead on balls accurate!


Need to check the clearance of the counterweights?
Need to get in to a tight spot?
Need a flexable feeler gauge?

measure a zip tie ( this one was .060 and the crank spun with it between the counterweight and the webbing.




Rod clearance was right on at .016 - quality rods and quality cranks sure make assembly easy!!!

Looks real purdy!!!!!

I've used .060" Electrical cable 'Zip Ties' (aka Ty-Raps) to check cam lobe-to- connecting rod clearances and rod to pan rail/bore bottom gaps on stroker motors for years! They're just the right width to get in where a traditional feeler gauge won't go, and in the case of cam lobes I'd just cinch them up tight on the lobes themselves.

Looks fantastic buddy!

A nice build indeed.Great info.Will this block need hard block?

Not sure if you have said how much HP its gonna make and I really didnt want to read thru 9 pages of posts so,How much HP are you hoping it makes??

Opps....Been a while!!!!

I feel the same way - i dont have a ton of time each week to dedicate to the motor, so its taking a bit.

why would you need to meausure crank throws for cl?
Is it because of the caps?

One thing that realy amazes me is the quality of your pics.

lmao!!!
I'm running a few different combo's on top so its not as easy to nail a number down - probably 500 range is a safe bet!

Just a quick update - Been working a ton, but have managed to get over to work on things a few times and have not updated.




Just about ready to balance after checking and re-checking everything - the shop was impressed with the BPE setup to say the least. They started recommending them to guys inquiring about SBM setups. The fit and finish was better then anything they have touched before in this price range.





Slid both cams in and checked with both heads, the PTV, Radial clearance, and pushrod length was all checked and we are all set.



Radial clearances was checked with clay, Rod's pistons have a ton even with the 2.055 intakes on the ported set of heads, considering the rock of the piston as well.








Pushrods are all at 7.600 - they are all 7.595" long at the last point we checked them so I will be ordering them soon.

I went with the Manton's 11/32" pushrods. They are an 11/32 x .120 wall thickness.

They are about 50% stronger then a 5/16 ( TOP) - and the 3/8 (BOTTOM) is 50% stronger then the 11/32 ( MIDDLE)

Wow Dave that is one fine looking eng you are putting together and you are doing top notch work. I have Manton pushrods also in my 493 and they gave me great service. In fact my adjustable pushrod looks like yours but mine is for the RB block. I missed some of this also but I assume you are putting this in the Cuda ? How fast are you looking to go with this beast under the hood ? Ron

I also ran the Manton 11/32's, Very happy with Terry's expertise and customer service!

Hey Ron - Thanks for checking out the thread - the motor is for a Cuda, just not my 66. I have a few other cuda's sitting around that will have to gone over and get this sucker in there eventually.