Thread: chevy small block 355

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Borrow a stethescope, or put a long screwdriver handle against your ear, you can narrow down where the sound is the loudest. Its really hard to tell anything without hearing it up close and personal..
In the late 70's I slapped rebuild kits into chevys and got away with a LOT of things I consider heresy today.. A bore being slightly off center is common but usually doesnt affect a street motor. I could rant a bit on your machinist... but,, again, without being up close and personal I dont know the circumstances/situation...

the block only had 56k on the motor, a lip wasn't even showing on the cylinder walls. i think i have a rocker arm tightenedd down too much or my fuel pump rod is damaged. I'll look through it and keep posted.


my machinest is a really good friend of the family. i never had second thoughts about him doing stuff for the family or business. He delivers and he delivers rightfully.