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The 847 Holley I am going to put on this engine is NOS but I went through it with a kit to change out the gaskets and plate some of the parts with corrosion.
Two important tools, a torque screwdriver to avoid warping the body and a slotted flat screwdriver for the power valve. I used 7 inch pounds on all the screws and set the float. Kit was from Daytona.
I need to put a new ring gear on the flywheel. I checked my spare 226 flywheels and it looks like the bevel on the teeth faces the clutch and pressure plate side of the flywheel. I assume that is correct?
That's correct, but you can flip them (at least on V8's) if the one side is too worn. I don't think V8's are beveled at the factory, they become beveled from the pinion slamming into them.
That's correct, but you can flip them (at least on V8's) if the one side is too worn. I don't think V8's are beveled at the factory, they become beveled from the pinion slamming into them.
Installed the main bearings and crankshaft today. The bearing clearances were between .002 and .0015. Installed the timing cover and the front pulley. The rope seals are such a pain but I think we did ok. It did tighten up with the seals installed. It takes about 25-30 lbs of torque to turn it over. I hope once we put the pistons in we can still turn it!
We worked on #1 piston tonight. Checked the connecting rod bearing, ring gap, and ring clearance - all looked good and within spec.
Thought about our work afterwards and realized the one thing I didn’t check was ring direction. The upper compression rings have a top, and I didn’t check to make sure it was up.
Looks like we get to start over tomorrow. I also realized I was missing a pal nut. But after looking in the manual, it says to use new anyway, so I have some on the way.
All of the pistons are in. Engine still turns over nicely. The head gasket was bent slightly so I have another one on the way. Thermostat housing and motor mount studs are in. I used aviation sealant on the studs as the motor mount threads are open into the block. Going to test the thermostat before we install it.
Happy New Year folks. Installed the oil filter, motor mounts, and thermostat housing today.
I replaced the gasket between the can and base, used a new fiber washer under the lid bolt, and plated the lid bolt.
The thermostat is NOS and tested, I used permatex thermostat housing sealant around the thermostat and gasket, and permatex aviation on the stud threads into the head.
Touched up some areas on the block since it was too humid to spray the oil pan. Hopefully tomorrow the air is a little drier and wind speeds lower.
Got the rear plate on and the oil pan in paint today. Even after putting the ring gear in the oven and flywheel in the freezer, I couldn’t get the gear on. There is a small lip on the flywheel to overcome and we just couldn’t get it over it.
Time to take it to the machine shop for the pro’s.
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