Projects 331 Hemi Build / 29 roadster

I changed my mind on engines too many times to remember! At last, I settled on a 331 Hemi with a 727 trans. Spent some time today refurbishing my rocker arm ***emblies. Lots of care was taken cleaning sludge from the oil p***ages in the rockers, stands, and shafts. I polished the shafts and applied a gear kote to the arms and stands. It helps shed oil and prevents any corrosion. Tedious work, but the finished product is worth it.

 

While I was in the mood, I coated my recent find. A Weiand WC3D Hemi intake. After degreasing and media blasting it, I phosphate coated it and then top coated it with KG Industries Gun Kote. Chemical resistant and very durable. I also did the lettering in an OD green.

 

Also scored a set of Marine valve covers:

 

And you are well on your way...........

 

I cant afford to change my mind again!!! Ive got a 260 sbf, 390 fe, and a 289 studebaker in my shop now and y-block at the machine shop

 

Sounds like a great collection! The 331 is a great choice

 

got the xmsn adapter yet?
PM me for some info that may be of help

 

I have the adapter from Hot Heads if thats what you mean gatz

 

Any pictures of the car your putting this in ?

 

yes,
The HH adapter is a full circle, right?
That's really not necessary and could be removed; as it sure would make bolting up the TC easier.

I was able to get 2 more bolts to fasten through the transmission into the adapter

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They are just above centerline on either side, and right below the dowel holes.
It will be much stronger/better than the 4 that HH put there.
The 7/16-14 holes were already in the 727; just a matter of transferring location to the HH adapter. The 3/8 bolts go through and lockwashers & nuts are on the engine side.

Took at little work with the air die grinder with a open burr to get clearance for the bolt head & socket on the left side.




Right side; it needed a little work to get a decent flat surface for the bolt head too.
----- BTW, that's HH's spin-on filter base at the right in pic.


And, I cut an access opening at the bottom of the transmission housing to get at those pesky TC bolts/nuts (I didn't cut the HH adapter as suggested above; it was only when I got all done did I realize that the full circle wasn't needed)
I'll make a sheet metal cover that will fasten to the 2) 1/4-20 holes shown and to the adapter.

 

Personally I like the adaptor sold by QEC (73RR).

 

Did you remove the plugs from the end
of the rocker shafts? It really is the best
way to get the inside bore of the shafts
sludge free. Replacement plugs are available
from hot heads and are not expensive.
Just something to consider.

 

Personally I like the adapter sold by TR Waters. But in the end, they all serve the same purpose.

 

I didnt remove the plugs, but I might next time. I soaked them overnight in Super Clean and then put my small tip on my pressure washer and blew into the main oiling hole. Then I repeated 2 more times.