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So after some closer examination. The inner spring is supposed to sit at the same height as the outer spring, which it obviously does not. This is...
I have a thread on yblocksforever.com already. The dampner is brand new and the timing is correct. Sent from my SM-G973U using The H.A.M.B....
Sent a message to Isky. We'll see what they say and I'll report back. Sent from my SM-G973U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Update: I got 8, 1.43 ratio rockers resurfaced and installed them on one rocker shaft and then reassembled a shaft with 1.54 rockers to check for...
btt for this one. I'm moving again. Can anyone use this thing? $50?
Check the casting number on the side of the rocker arms as well.
I purchased my Red's headers for $350. I would check to make sure the welds are not broken anywhere, I've had to have mine repaired. I looked up...
Ok, so this is the plan for now. I have drained the fuel out of the tank, just in case the fuel is starting to go bad. I have new pushrods...
I'm going to check on that third rocker when I get home this evening. On closer inspection of the photo, I think it may be a casting ridge. We...
Updated to a more specific location. I have no issue providing beer, pizza, discounts at the dealership to anyone who could assist me. I just...
As I stated on an earlier post, finding people locally who are familiar with these engines has been a challenge. I honestly have no idea if there...
This is not an interference engine. Did not see any contact between piston and valves with a bore scope before engine was ever fired. I feel like...
All rockers move freely. They are on brand new shafts. Anti-seize was applied to help lubrication during initial start up. I have upgraded to a...
It very well could be. I have the assemblies down in the garage. I won't be reusing any of these rocker arms. Sent from my SM-G973U using The...
I'm positive oil is making it up to both rocker shafts. I primed the engine before the initial start up. It has run, but never for very long, and...
So finally got out to the garage to pull the valve covers and begin the diag process. Any idea as to how this could have happened? Poor casting?...
Only one vacuum port on this intake. I have a T fitting in it with one hose going to the brake booster and the other going to the valve in the...
.020 is rece .020 is recommended for this cam. It was fully rebuilt with new lifters, pushrods, springs. I replaced the rocker shafts and...
Vehicle does have an alternator
My apologies for only providing half of the information. It has been converted to 12 volt. It is a Fenton 3x2 intake. Progressive linkage, so at...
It started to act up after the valves were adjusted, but we found that the battery voltage had gotten so low the vehicle would no longer turn over...
The thought of going back to points for diagnostic purposes crossed my mind this morning. Kinda funny to think about.
I'll get a video up as soon as I can.
Good morning everyone. I hope you guys had a better weekend than I did. I've gotten my rebuilt 304 ci. Y-block to fire up and run for a brief...
x2. Thanks for all the time dedicated to keeping all this information available.
In these uncertain times, let's go ahead and bump this one back to the top.
Hello all. I have a 292 y-block engine and ford-o-matic transmission that was in my customline. It ran when pulled, but it could probably use a...
Can you imagine swapping out a 427 side oiler for a SOHC engine?! One iconic, rare engine for another. I mean just the idea of that is crazy to...
"engine was running" "all the hard work done" I love craigslist ads.
UJ505 is the NAPA part number to use the AOD Yoke from PTAC #1Y. 2.344 in length on both axis. 1" cap with inside snap rings on the driveshaft...
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