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10-20-2016 07:07 AM
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The only parts I've purchased so far are the...
The only parts I've purchased so far are the heads. I already had all the other stuff. Also got a new power steering pump to replace the old leaky one, and a few other things just replacing worn out...
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10-19-2016 06:07 AM
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Spoke with the shop yesterday. They said they do...
Spoke with the shop yesterday. They said they do measure on all corners and plan to mill it down to 9" as you mentioned. We discussed which gas I wanted to use and the compression ratio I'd end up...
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10-18-2016 06:01 AM
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Thank you for all that! I'll call the shop today...
Thank you for all that! I'll call the shop today to ask about their methods. They had mentioned decking it to be flat with the pistons too. The shop is an engine building place as well as a machine...
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10-17-2016 01:35 PM
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What does measuring the block corners tell me? Do...
What does measuring the block corners tell me? Do they just need to be even?
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10-17-2016 08:08 AM
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70cc combustion chamber. 2.02" valves. The heads...
70cc combustion chamber. 2.02" valves. The heads come assembled. I'll have the springs adjusted for the cam too.
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10-17-2016 06:37 AM
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Update: Block and crank are at the machine...
Update:
Block and crank are at the machine shop/engine builder. I'll be getting some flat top pistons and a roller cam from there too. While it has been there I've been working on replacing worn... -
10-03-2016 06:56 AM
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I stripped the block this weekend. Found my...
I stripped the block this weekend. Found my engine code and looked it up: 14093638 Small block V8 1987-95, 2 bolt main, roller or flat tappet cam, 1 piece rear main seal. I also investigated my...
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09-29-2016 12:18 PM
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Thanks for the responses! Techinspector1, I think...
Thanks for the responses! Techinspector1, I think the block is a 350. When I first bought the truck I was led to believe it was a 305, even the VIN for the truck says it came with a 305. The last...
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09-28-2016 09:56 AM
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I've nearly got the drivetrain removed. Right now...
I've nearly got the drivetrain removed. Right now the plan is to look over the bottom end and make sure the crank, pistons, seals, and rods are undamaged. I plan on replacing any seals here. I'm also...
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09-20-2016 09:32 AM
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Another newbie needing SBC 350 build help
Hello all, I am about to pull the motor from my 86 Jimmy (been blowing oil out the dipstick) and I want to completely rebuild it. It's a 350 with 305 heads (confusion about what block I had. Bought...
I agree. It's a beautiful truck. And a shame the FI isn't as plug and play as they make them out to be.
New guy from Utah.