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  1. d4rt

    sick smokies oct. 13-19 2025.

    Yeah, that's a really good point, unfortunately. :(
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    sick smokies oct. 13-19 2025.

    This looks like it's going to be an amazing event. I also already submitted an expression of interest. I spent nearly 6 years in NC when I was in the military and managed to make it out there a few times. The Smoky Mountains are beautiful.
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    Route 66 map/book recomendations

    My Dart is unfortunately caught in project hell and as a result, not ready. Partly because of me and partly out of my control. There are some things I probably should have just left as "future work", but the plan was always to drive the car out (no trailer) and so I wanted to make sure...
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    Affordable protection for your racing operation

    I've heard good things about Laris from the drag and drive community. Whenever this topic comes up in one of the Facebook groups, pretty much everyone recommends Laris. I have Hagerty currently, but have thought about switching over to Laris.
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    PST Adjustable UCA spacers

    It looks like they were acquired by Kanter Auto. James probably isn't involved anymore. I emailed PST awhile back with a question about Viking DA shocks and received a one sentence response from a generic sales tech telling me to call Viking and ask them. Definitely disappointing, but not...
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    Nicks Garage, 572 HEMI, Here we go....

    This is the part that gets me. Even if the new owner got a good deal, you're still going to lay down a (relatively) large sum of money for an engine like this. If I have information about the last builder that sorted it out and they're only a couple of hours away, my first move is to call them...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    Quick update. The salvage yard crankshaft checked out. My machinist polished it, but no additional machining required so it's going to remain standard size on both the main and rod journals. Picking it up tomorrow morning.
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    For sure! That is most definitely what I'll do with the salvage yard crank if it needs to be cut. From what I saw when researching options last week, bearing availability even with .001 in. extra clearance standard and 0.010 in. undersize bearings isn't very good these days. If I can get the...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    No worries. I think that'll be my last visit to a salvage yard for awhile. Or I hope it is, at least. I have the rest of the parts I need to get my current project done assuming nothing else goes sideways. This should be the last hurdle with this engine build, at least. I'll make sure to keep...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    Well, this definitely went off the rails. I skimmed through everything but didn't see anything that needed to be responded to, so I'll just give an update. Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my initial post. I spent Saturday at the salvage yard in 110 degree heat pulling a...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    Yep, I checked both the main and rod journals in multiple spots looking for taper and out of round (egg) with a 2-3 in. outside micrometer. Everything looks pretty good in that regard. Not perfect, but within spec based on what I've read. Main journals 1-3 all have 0.0002 in. egg, zero egg for...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    Thanks for the response, Tommy. You're right, most of its time will be spent on the street, but it will also see the track. For the street, it seems like the current clearances are probably fine. You're also right that I probably shouldn't definitively say that it doesn't have enough clearance...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    I personally wouldn't have a problem running this crank if the clearances checked out. The egg and taper are well within spec, the journals are in great shape, the old bearings looked good and the crank spins easy in the block. Before I bought this engine, it made 80 lbs of oil pressure at ~3000...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    Just to plan ahead, I started looking around for 0.001 undersize bearings this morning. Options are extremely limited for main bearings. I basically only found 3 options, all of which are sold out pretty much everywhere: Clevite MS1266HGX King MB 517XP STDX Sealed Power MA Series 4999MA1 There...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    Yep, this is how I did it when coming up with the bearing clearances I posted. I agree 100% too. This is basically exactly where I'm at. I'd rather it be way on the loose end than tight. Going to have another chat with my machinist today.
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    My research indicates the same and the reason seems to be that there isn't a good way to do this without introducing egg (out-of-round) and taper into each journal. Since I'll be spending a fair amount of time at the track, I'm probably stuck with getting a new crank unfortunately. Just don't...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    The measurements I took on the main housing bore diameter didn't sit well with me after reading up on that a bit. A main housing bore that is 0.0020 in. - 0.0025 in. out of spec would likely impact bearing crush/fitment. This probably would have been immediately obvious to someone more...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    The micrometers are mid/hobbyist level (Fowler), but both the 2-3 and 3-4 mics that I used for this were calibrated with a gauge block directly prior to taking any measurements. But yes, I did exactly what you stated here to get the bearing clearances I have listed in the initial post. Main #1...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    Thanks guys! That's where I'm leaning too after thinking about it, as much as I hate to admit it. I'll have to stick with stock stroke since I already have new pistons. I really fell into a rat's nest with this build. It went from "let's find a good 360 short block that I can clean up and run"...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    Seeing a decent amount of views with no responses. In an attempt to provide as much info as possible, I might have accidentally provided too much info and made it a PITA for anyone to read/respond. Main post revised just in case. The interesting part to me is my main housing bore diameter vs...
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    LA 360 - 0.030" Undersize Main Bearing Clearance Questions

    Hey there FABO, I've gotten myself into a bit of a pickle and I'm looking for some feedback. I have a 360 that I acquired with a crankshaft that requires 0.030 in. undersize bearings. This is going in a 1970 Dart. The car is mostly street but I will also be racing it a bit too. I don't plan on...
  22. d4rt

    Some FABO members just won't listen!!!!!

    For real. I definitely did not see that coming. Good on you Joe!!
  23. d4rt

    Long Time Lurker Finally Saying Hello

    Thank you and I'll for sure keep that in mind! I definitely plan on making the trek down to Tucson Dragway once the G3 swap is complete.
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    Long Time Lurker Finally Saying Hello

    Please do! Just received a shipment of goodies from Dr Diff so I'm working on getting the 8-3/4" center section, new wheel bearings and cleaning up the rear drums while painting/refurbishing basically everything under the car from the rear end back. Stripping all of that down to the metal...
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    Route 66 map/book recomendations

    I may have spoke too soon. Looks like we might still be stuck with the A,B,C,D groupings like some of the other events despite not having classes for this event. Found this while reviewing the Sick 66 rules: It won't surprise me if this ends up being a thing since the event sold out. I know...
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    Long Time Lurker Finally Saying Hello

    Thank you! Ha! I tend to agree for the same reasons. :D Also, thanks a ton for the recommendations in @abodyjoe's Route 66 thread. I booked 6 KOAs for Sick 66, all camping cabins! I scoped out the surroundings for each one on Google Maps and feel pretty good about the overall security...
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    Arizona FABO Members Local Shows & Events Interest

    AZ local checking in. Looks like we have a pretty lively group going here! EDIT: Right after I posted I noticed the last post in this thread was from 4.5 months ago lol, so maybe lively wasn't the best description. Oh well, still worth checking in with my AZ peeps. :)
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    Transmission repair in Chandler AZ

    https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/who-builds-the-best-904.252218/#post-1970184389 The post quoted above is over 10 years old and I'm not speaking from personal experience, however Magoo's Automotive has been mentioned several times in the past both here and on other forums when...
  29. d4rt

    Long Time Lurker Finally Saying Hello

    Thanks Dan! Another one of my car-related bucket list tasks is making it up there for the Woodward Dream Cruise. Also my Dart rolled off the assembly line at the Windsor plant on November 22, 1969. I always thought it would be cool to visit the plant with my Dart and snap a picture.
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    Route 66 map/book recomendations

    Definitely don't blame you there. You can't leave anything, anywhere these days. I'm contemplating sleeping in the back seat of my Dart during this trip, to be honest.
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