400 Small block Uni-Belt Conversion
Is it possible to convert an older 400 small block with a four bolt main into uni-belt, by using all the mounts for like alternator, power steering pump ext... off of a 350 small block from like a...
View Articlewhat is thee correct way to adjust scorpion roller rockers?
Hi y'all, I know this topic has been flogged to death & everybody has their own method. I feel better doing 1 cylinder & a time i.e: one valve begins to close = the other valve is closed cuz...
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intermittent misfire shows on oscilloscope
I'm working on an '89 Chevy 2.8L with an intermittent misfire. A *very* rough drawing is attached. All cylinders have approximately the same ignition pattern, except #6 shows an intermittent spike (red...
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Casting flash
Should the "flash" be removed in the lifter valley since it is being rebuilt anyways? Attached Thumbnails Â
View ArticleExhaust/tranny clearance
I have a 350sb and 700r4 in my 1950 chevy pickup project. I'd like to put an "H" or "X" crossover in the exhaust, but the only space to do so is under the transmission pan. Question is how much...
View ArticleCant get 670 street avenger to idle
I brought my car to my gf's house after sitting in storage for approx. 2 years. It is a 87 camaro with a 383 stroker. I put a brand new holley 670 street avenger on it a couple years ago, when I put it...
View Article350 info needed
Ok I have a lower end out of a 1982 vett, a Crain energizer cam, 882 heads, with roller rockers, weiand 8004 intake, edelbrock 1400 carb, a msd ignition system with msd distributor & hooked header...
View Articlesummit 1104 cam with split ratio rockers
ok guys originally i bought a xe268h cam for my new twin turbo motor , at the same time i bought a split ratio set of stainless roller rocker the xe268 is 224/230 @ .050 so i was going to install the...
View Article1990 Chevy 350 TBI wont idle
Me and my dad had just gotten done rebuilding my Chevy 350. I had invested the money in buying a comp cams, thumpr cam. When tearing into the engine I had to have a valve job done on the stock cast...
View Articlesludge-rust like under valave covers
just wondering what would cause rust like /some grease around rockers. I noticed this when I pulled valve covers off my 283. keep in mind this motor was supposely rebuilt about 5000 miles ago but it...
View ArticleFord 272 Y-Block distributor is stuck
Hey guys, Distributor will only come up about 3/8" and then stops. It moves freely, almost feels like it is hitting on something but doesn't look like the valley pan cover. Any ideas? Thanks in...
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305 V 350 for MPG
Got a stock 305 and a 700R4. Was going to retro roller cam and lifters, free up some pressure on the cam by using fuel pump in the gas tank and stay with a street cam. 570 spread boar and stay out of...
View ArticleWho's running the MSD Streetfire HEI dist.?
I know they say you get what you pay for, i'm wanting to up-grade from my knockoff e-bay HEI, i don't feel its up to par on the spark, plus it only pulls to about 5K & turns flat, I was also...
View Article5.4 and lightning 5.4 Piston And rod compatability
What's up everybody . I've got a 07 3v 5.4 SCrew that I'm in the middle of changing the bearings on and I'm trying to find out if the dish top pistons and moly rings from a 2v lightning are compatible...
View Article350 Chevrolet crankshaft?
I do a lot of "horsetrading" with parts. Sometimes I get a good deal, sometimes I don't. The other day I paid $80.00 for a "new" crankshaft with Clevite 77 main/rod bearings. The box says Cal Auto...
View ArticleRan when parked years ago. loose? seized?
Okay I've got a line on a nice F100 with an FE 360. He says it ran when parked 8 or 10 years ago. I know this engine is turd but if I could get it running it would get me by until replaced with...
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head identification
First question; Does my picture show up on my comments? Now the important question: I pulled my valve cover to watch my rockers as I'm installing my timing chain. I found the numbers but can't find an...
View ArticleRPM air-gap up-grade?
Thinking about installing an RPM air-gap on my 470 BBC, Right not it has a standard Perf. 2-0 oval-port with the heat crossover, just wondering if it'll be worth it, here is the build. 78 Cutlass...
View ArticleAir lock In Fuel Line
I have a fuel cell in the trunk of my 40 Dodge coupe. I just installed a new Edelbrock mechanical fuel pump that puts out 6 PSI. When I hooked up the fuel line and vent lines I used new 8AN braided...
View Articlecarburated 350 aluminum heads want to add nos?
Hi I have a 75corvette with an aluminum headed 5.7 I want to add a shot of spray like 150,100 shot any ideas? It has a eldelbroc carb not thrilled with it!! Bought it second hand and I'm restoring it...
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