I have installed my new Comp Cams High Energy camshaft. The instructions state that Comp Cams grinds most of these cams 4 degrees advanced.
I check my cam centerline. It is 102 degrees. The cam card says the cam centerline is 106 degrees. Since this is 4 degrees advanced, is this right? Or...
Great day in Texas. Beautiful day to get started.
Got my block on the stand, washed it up real good and ran a tap through all the bolt holes. Ensured all machine shavings were blown out of the various orifices.
It is supposed to get cold tomorrow so I wanted to get it cleaned up today while it...
Bought an 187 oil pan, pickup tube, water pump housing, crankshaft balancer, and crankshaft pulley for 65 bucks.
Of course, it took what felt like 250 dollars labor to get the stuff off.
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A little teaser here. Picked up my engine from the machine shop today.
906 heads have brand new springs, retainers, and valves.
I am rebuilding the engine with the intent to sell the car. I am not skipping corners and whoever buys my car is getting an engine that will be great for a long time.
Went down to the machine shop today to talk about my build. The shop has already installed three sleeves to repair the jacked up cylinders that another machine shop did along time ago.
Looks like flat top KB pistons giving a CR of 10 to 1. Probably go with a Comp Cam 268.
Since I only had...
My son and I have been working on his 67 notchback. Someone did a hack job attempt at putting a 440 in it. Anyhow, the k frame has spool mounts. I think this is a 73-76 k frame for a slant 6, but am not sure. Any ideas on if this is correct? Are motor mounts available for this combo?
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