Recent content by Tays340

I admit I have no clue. The #6 cap is virtually unmolested while #5 cap weighs 20 grams less. Yes, I measured it 3 times. I just don't see how those two rod ends came close to weighing the same. I would feel better if all the caps were sharpied, ...maybe. I was expecting some caps to be worked...

After watching several videos on the process, seeing that each end of the rod is weighed and then belt sanded if needed to get within tolerance, same with wrist pins and pistons if needed so each assy is within x grams of each other, then do the math build the bob weight etc which is why I took...

I think my dilemma is all the videos and such I've watched, the components all are measured and then weighted to the lightest piece, so the bob weights are the same. None of the components in my assy weigh the same. Plus, the machinist only gave me new positions for four caps, what about the...

I don't have a pic of the piston rod assy. The rod end has been heated to get the wrist pin in. I don't think I can easily press them out, but, naive. The big end has been machined so probably align bored. Looking at the numbers more, maybe he is trying to get each journal weight close. Still...

When I pulled the engine apart I stamped each rod and cap. I am so on a budget here, New rods? They said the pistons would be destroyed if had to be changed. He did weld up the crank some and add a hole. When I put #8 cap on #5 rod it binds before it seats. I don't like it. I thought the whole...

Hey Guys, More naivety, So I got some H116cp to go in this 360 I'm trying to build. I took it all to the local guy for balancing. Tonight I was going to start ringing up the pistons. As I was pulling the parts out, I noticed some huge differences in the rod caps so I pulled out the ol' kitchen...

I know but, the 904 has no high gear or reverse and the 727 was a bargain at $75 with a fresh rebuild. This is a below budget build because I have no budget after rent in California. Just scrounging up what I can. From what I've seen online a 904 is worth less than a rebuild kit. I've killed...

No. No spacer. The C body axle retainers have too big a bearing hole. After removing the thrust block I measured 25 15/16" from the pinion shaft to flange. The axles were 26 3/16" snap ring to tip. I didn't want them to be tight against the pinion shaft so I cut 5/16" off each axle. I tried to...

I didn't want to hack the axles. In the end they are about 5/16" shorter. It's all bolted in the car now so...Happy!! Next move is to pull out the 904 and put the in the 727. Then have the drive shaft shortened? It's only 51.5" now. Thanks to all of you for your advice. I'm truly appreciative.

Okay, removing the thrust block wasn't so bad. Axles are still about 3/16" too long if the snap ring is supposed to fit flush against the backing plate, which seems correct. I'm having an idea though. I've still got the C body axles. I'm thinking I'll use those axle retaining plates as a spacer...

In my inexperience, removing the carrier is worrisome. I'm not going to cut the axles unless necessary. Once it's all back together I'll be happy. Here goes...

I'm thinking it's closer to 9/16 off each side leaving the block in.

I guess they are green. They're definitely not adjustable. They have a thin snap ring that seats against the flange with a neoprene seal wrapping the bearing.. everything out to the drum fits fine as long as the third member is not in the way. You can see the bearings in this shot, maybe.

Pulled the third member and put the backing plates and axles back on. There's only 1/2" clearance. The cross shaft looks to be 7/8" as best I can measure. Axles are still too long. I will need to remove the carrier and the ring gear to get at the thrust block since the cross shaft is under the...

Naive, am I. You make this sound so easy. So pull the third member, pull the cross shaft and remove the thrust block. Put the cross shaft back in to hold the pinion gears? Razzle frazzle, I'll be outside pulling stuff out of the car again. If this is as easy as you make it seem, I owe you one...