broken head bolt...wouldnt torque
I finally got around to installing my heads. Put my head gaskets on with copper sealer. I dipped my NEW head bolts (fel-pro) in oil. They had some type of thread sealer on it white colored. The...
View Articleengine paint
has anyone here used eastwood engine paint or duplicolor? im getting ready to paint my 350 and I just want something that will last
View Article85 chevy 4.3L V6 oil pan
Hi, I'm having one heck of a time finding a new or aftermarket oil pan for a '177' block 2 piece main chevy 4.3L v6. Does anyone know for sure if a later pan will work? Part number would be a big bonus...
View ArticleQjet tuning
I have a Cliff Ruggles rebuilt q-jet on my 350 in a C20 pickup. I only did some minor adjustments on it when I installed it because he tested it on a similar 350. The other day I decide to tune on it...
View ArticleStoring built motor
So I have a motor sitting in my garage that is wrapped in plastic. It hasn't ever been fired. I live in an area with semi high humidity. Is there anything that I should do to this thing while it's...
View Articlehelp me choice 383 piston low cc
I plant build basic sbc 383 engine used for boats,would any one here help me choice piston low cc to use on vortec head #906 I come up with slp-8kh859cp30 or sum-17383-30 or any come up with...
View Articlelocking out ignition timing?
The engine I built for my v8 s10 project has a very aggressive cam, more aggressive than it should be, and I was wondering if I might benifit by locking out the ignition timing to a set advance?
View ArticleOil filter adapter
I dont mean to bring up this again im sure,but of all the threads I searched and read it comes to my conclusion that its a preferance to run a bypass adapter or not so just wondering what is the right...
View Articlelocking out ignition timing?
The engine I built for my v8 s10 project has a very aggressive cam, more aggressive than it should be, and I was wondering if I might benifit by locking out the ignition timing to a set advance?
View ArticleAccel Ignition Conversion Kit?
I just picked up a 1969 Mustang Grande, It has a 302 with a 2 BBL carb on it. The motor seems strong but runs pretty rich at the moment, and I know this engine needs a good tuneup. I was thinking of...
View Article455 buick oiling system.
I now have two Buick 455's a 1970 and a 1974. I am rebuilding the 70 however the timing cover is not in very good condition, on these engines the oil pump is mounted in the timing cover, which is a...
View ArticleHow do thread lubes affect torque values?
I have been looking through the site and other places and really haven't found a solid answer to this question, so here goes. I am planning on reusing my bolts throughout my new sbc 355, the original...
View Articlesprings
I was talking to a friend who has a custom /restoration shop about my engine issues in my coupe. sbc, is it possible if an engine sits for a long time say 7 or 8 years after it was newly built, before...
View ArticleValve springs : setting for years
I was talking to a friend who has a custom /restoration shop about my engine issues in my coupe. sbc, is it possible if an engine sits for a long time say 7 or 8 years after it was newly built, before...
View Article1968 Dodge 383 runs real rough , missing
Folks, I have an issue that is really pissing me off. Got my brakes working great, so took it for a drive at speeds higher than 30 (or atleast that was the plan). As I began to accelerate, my motor...
View ArticleSbc ?
My oil pressure port above the oil filter is stripped Can it be taped out to a 3/8 nptf:mad:
View ArticlePower steering pump
Gentlemen, Does anyone know which power steering pump works best with a late serpentine belt setup for a 350 vortec engine in a 66 Impala?
View Article454 cam selection help!!
hey all, so ive done alot of reading on this forum and there seems to be a wealth of engine builders around. I recently picked up a 77 chevy c20 with a 454 and TH400 3.73 rear gears. Here is the wall...
View ArticleNeed help to find 1 piston
Hi, I need some help. I need to find one piston. it's for a small block chevy engine....Thinks it's a Sealed Power. number stamped on the piston is : 7055A 0.20 So I figure out .20 over. It's a dome...
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