I guess it's time for my motor rebuild thread
#136
10-25-2018, 04:56 PM
Swamps has a torque plate. My machine work was done without one. I'm guessing there aren't a lot of them around. The cam definitely has some to do with the clearance, the valve recession not right has some to do with it also. We will see how much better it is once that part is right.
Todd, ya, we don't want to talk about how much this is costing.
Todd, ya, we don't want to talk about how much this is costing.
I just got my shop cleaned up about a week ago. Realized I have a ton of money in parts just sitting in boxes. And my engine won’t get a fraction of the love you guys have yours! Especially Darin!
#137
10-26-2018, 08:06 PM
I hear that Todd. I've got most of my new parts laying in my living room in boxes yet. I can't wait to get really going on this thing.
I test fitted and measured the journals with the girdle on yesterday and took the block in for a line bore/hone today. The front 4 journals were between .0006 and .0009 out of round with it torqued on. The rear thrust journal was .0015 out of round. Spec is .00022 max, so definitely needs a line bore with it.
I test fitted and measured the journals with the girdle on yesterday and took the block in for a line bore/hone today. The front 4 journals were between .0006 and .0009 out of round with it torqued on. The rear thrust journal was .0015 out of round. Spec is .00022 max, so definitely needs a line bore with it.
#139
10-27-2018, 02:21 PM
#140
10-30-2018, 01:21 AM
If I don't get aggravated and sell all my trucks and parts, I plan on building an engine for one of the trucks. I am anxious to see how this beast you are building performs. I'm like you Darin as far as what I do with my truck. I just want to be able to tow what I want how I want, and it be as dependable as possible. I guess the dependable part after all the mods we do is a crap shoot, but looks like you are hopefully on the right track to obtaining it. Looking good buddy! I don't get on here as much as I used to, but I will check in when I can and see how it's going. Can't wait to see this come together and see how she runs! 
I assume you will have the rotating assembly all weight matched then balanced too?
#143
10-31-2018, 05:03 PM
#144
11-01-2018, 08:06 PM
Post Fiend
Ok, I have a few updates. I ordered and now have a complete set of new stock rockers from riffraff. I've ordered a main girdle from swamps. I'm also getting a set of manley billet rods from them. I sent my heads to them last week. They strongly suggested to fire ring the heads unless I can put a few thousand miles on it to make sure the stock head gaskets would seal before working it hard with those hybrids as I would be over 500hp with all my work. I won't be able to do that, so I broke down and sent them in to do it. I don't know if it was really necessary, but I'm doing it anyway. They will also get my valve recession perfect, along with a 3 angle valve job with new seats and guides. Main girdle should be here Thursday. I'm going to put it on and see how far the main bores are out of round, then take it in to get line bored/honed. Once I get the heads back from them, block back from my machinist, and my rods here, then I will be back at checking clearances again. Same place I was over 3 weeks ago. Then sending the pistons in for delipping and coating.
I would love this engine for my OBS so i could finally spray a little nitrous. Lol
#145
11-02-2018, 07:35 PM
#146
11-17-2018, 06:32 PM
#149
11-23-2018, 03:31 PM
Glenn, you better let me start soon, to do this right takes forever.😲
I took it all apart again to clean and scrub the block, etc. Put it back together with the main bearings to measure my main bearing clearance. I like to have right around .003 on my race car motors, and am wanting about the same here. The lowest bearing to crank clearance was .0028 on number 1, highest was .0032 on number 5. That made me very happy. Once the rods get here I can do the same after I check them for roundness. (Better be round, new and too expensive).
Injectors are paid for, I sent mine in today. 200/30s is for sure what I'm doing. S366 sxe with a 1.0 housing is also ordered. Black Friday sales on both of these today. 👍. I debated on a 369, but talking with swamps they suggested the 366 with the 1.0.
Rods will be here next week along with getting my heads back. With any luck by shortly after the first of the year I should be assembling.
I took it all apart again to clean and scrub the block, etc. Put it back together with the main bearings to measure my main bearing clearance. I like to have right around .003 on my race car motors, and am wanting about the same here. The lowest bearing to crank clearance was .0028 on number 1, highest was .0032 on number 5. That made me very happy. Once the rods get here I can do the same after I check them for roundness. (Better be round, new and too expensive).
Injectors are paid for, I sent mine in today. 200/30s is for sure what I'm doing. S366 sxe with a 1.0 housing is also ordered. Black Friday sales on both of these today. 👍. I debated on a 369, but talking with swamps they suggested the 366 with the 1.0.
Rods will be here next week along with getting my heads back. With any luck by shortly after the first of the year I should be assembling.
#150
11-23-2018, 07:55 PM
