Stock cam timing
I bought a half done project with a 302, number D9AE 6015 ED13. Is the factory stock cam timing retarded or not? If you look in ten different places, you get ten differing opinions. :( Also, what...
View ArticleEngine running to cool
I am a new user. I know this probably has been brought up before, I looked at similar posts but nothing that answers my problem. I purchased a 74 Nova but the engine is a 77 305, not sure why the...
View ArticleSealing An Intake Gasket SBC
327 Chevy with aluminum heads and aluminum intake. First: What should I torque the intake bolts to? Second, what kind of sealant(s) should I use, if any? The gasket is a Fel Pro 1205S-3, steel laminate...
View ArticleIntake boot for LT-1 engine
Anyone help me find an intake boot for my LT-1 engine? It starts out oval shape at the engine then goes round to the MAF and is about 4" long. The engine is installed in a '41 Mercury.
View Article427 tall deck advice needed plz help
hi, i have a 1974 427 talldeck in my gmc jimmy 4x4,i got a couple questions involving parts, first of the engine had 4 to 1 long tube headers,board 30 over,and im running a q jet carb and adater on it,...
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Fuel Hardline project: Braze on T-fitting?
Hi Guys, Im not really a hot rod guy, but the more I look for parts for my various ideas for my project the more links to the hotrod community I come across. So here I am, the project is a '71 bmw...
View ArticleLooking for some thick carburetor gaskets ??
Hey everyone., I'm looking for a good and hopefully inexpensive 1/4" thick open Holley carburetor gasket. I'm running a Edelbrock RPM air gap and want a open 1" spacer. I have a 1/2" nitrous plate but...
View ArticleTypical camshaft ICL and LSA for 383?
Hey guys. Picked up a lightly used retro hydraulic roller cam (looks brand new) for my AFR headed 383. The cam is made by Crane but the previous owner had it regrinded to more street friendly profiles....
View Article78' 010 Truck Block for 383?
Hello, this is my first post here. I thought I'd introduce myself. I am 19 and not new to engines or cars or trucks. I have rebuilt many 90's small block chevys, ford 5.0's, 1 351w, and a few gm v6's....
View Article2004 Chev Van 6.0
Problems with 6.0 no oil pressure and 2 cylinders missing with no compression. Found out taking it apart cam bearing slid out and got hooked under lifter don't know if this is a problem or not never...
View Article383 build ?'s
Hello, I am a first time poster. I have been researching my build for quite some time and am finally getting things started. Due to budget constraints I can't get everything I'd like or the best but I...
View Articleheater hose fittings
Where can I buy a set of heater hose fittings for short water pump Chevy? I don't want the chrome, would like to find some like the originals.
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Weird Edelbrock carb problem
Drive-ablity is great. Went to the track for T-n-T and only made two runs. Both runs at around 6-7k in 1st gear the front carb started shooting gas out of the accelerator pump. This continued through...
View ArticleHead gasket thickness question..
Im currently getting a little seepage of coolant on my engine. Chevy small block with aluminum heads, cometic .070 head gasket. The seepage is in the rear of both sides, near the last headstud. The...
View ArticleP38 John kaase heads
Hey guys it's been a while since I've been on but looking for some more knowledge, I wanted to do a engine build with the new sbf heads from John kaase his p38 canted heads I've been having a hard time...
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Can some one tell me who makes this pump
just like tag says. got this off ebay. has a small leak. was hoping some one could tell me who makes it so i can get gasket Attached Images
View ArticleRod Bolt Stretch
So I am geeting conflicting reports about proper rod bolt torque. SBC ARP 3/8 bolts. Some saying 45lbs some 55 or more, provided you get .006 stretch. My question: If I use a rod bolt measureing tool,...
View ArticleHead identification
Want to know what the chamber size of a chevy head, 14102193...As much as l looked up, l can't find the chamber sizes, l found the valve size. Any help would be appreciated thanks
View Articleengine id
I have a casting # of T06I7HCH was curious if any one new if this a 4bolt main motor and also if this motor would have a steel crank ? suppose to be a 400 truck engine Thanks
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