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Thank you Sir. So is that correct in saying it's a April 08, 66? Small journal correct? (won't know if it's steel or forged just yet) I know the...
Good morning. Was looking for a 327 for several years that was a 'builder' and came across a gent who says that he's got one with the double hump...
Aron, Did you ever finish this 283? I'd like to hear what and how... E
Next one WILL be a steel 327 crank, 6.0" rods in a .040 roller 350 block, Vortec heads (ported again) probably same cam (but roller) and higher...
Waaayy late to the game but gotta add mine. last year had my '95 chevy 2500, 350 die and needed the truck running QUICK (it's my daily) had a...
Just a heavy duty 'shut off' switch that stops ANY current from your battery to go to the rest of the harness. Like shutting off your main water...
So, you guys that just shoot paint.. What do you use to clean the metal first? I usually use walmart brand Brake Cleaner since it doen't leave...
302: I've learned to paint motors a lighter color (VS Caddy dark blue) to see/catch any leaks early, vs waiting for dust/dirt to cake up (getting...
Oh, the EQ heads are alot thicker deck and chamber area to resist cracking UNLIKE the stockers. WELL worth it when you add all the machine work to...
I'm using a 5.2 (318) std bore from a '95 Jeep grand cherokee that I got from the pull it for 100. Tore it down, had it vatted, 'dingle ball'...
oops.. Advice. Sorry.
Not my first motor build, but most all motor paint in past has faded/stained and thought I'd try the Por-15 Detail cast iron paint this time...
That's why I PM'd him. Thanks though.
BUT.. All this is VERY VIABLE information that 'we' can use NOW. (me and others..) By that I mean just a couple years ago I was told and heard...
WOW.. I just picked up a SJ 327 yesterday and was doing some research and found this thread. WHAT EVER HAPPENED!! I also just happened to have a...
Dave. Its' just the opposite here with the availability of 215/235's vs the boat blocks. (I have a buddy that had/has over 28 inboards of various...
Just to clarify, He didn't put ANTI-FREEZE in the block/radiator and block froze and split.
Good morning. I've been helping an older gent restore his cars for almost 30yrs and the latest project was to make a worthy 52 Chevy convertible...
I joined a time ago and was just in the back ground reading and learning. Just turned 50 not to long ago and have been messing with vehicles and...
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