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10-09-2018, 06:00 PM
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EWWW, dems purdy!!!!
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10-09-2018, 10:06 PM
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Got these back from Rogers Speed Shop today. They were able to clean up the flange area nicely. They should seal well now. The Clevite 77 main and rod bearings arrived as well as all the new cast iron rocker arms (@ $16 each - that hurt! This engine uses a unique style of rocker arms instead of the $5 stamped steel rockers). The ARP hardened oil pump drive arrived via Amazon this afternoon. I think I actually have all the parts to assemble this now.
The funny thing is that I pulled the engine to get the transmission rebuilt and the tranny is still sitting on the dolly in the garage. I was going to wait until the engine was assembled so I had less time for the rebuilt trans to sit and use up warranty time in case there is an issue with it later. Last edited by njsteve; 10-09-2018 at 10:10 PM.
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#3
10-14-2018, 09:08 PM
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Chased all the threads in the block this morning. Then I installed the rear main seal, bearings and crank today. Oil clearance is .002, checked with the old Plastigage green. Nice, leisurely day in the garage.
Last edited by njsteve; 10-14-2018 at 09:11 PM.
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10-18-2018, 09:44 PM
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I checked all the ring gaps in the cylinders today. All top rings were .024 gap. All second rings were .028. Got everything ready for piston/rod installation this weekend.
Last edited by njsteve; 10-18-2018 at 09:59 PM.
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#6
10-20-2018, 06:00 PM
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Got all the pistons and rods in today. Plastigage check on each rod bearing clearance was .015. Rotational torque when all eight were installed was 300 inch pounds (25 ft lbs).
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#7
10-20-2018, 10:15 PM
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Installed the original camshaft back in the engine and degreed it. Since I didn't have a solid lifter to use for degreeing purposes, I wound up disassembling one of the original hydraulic lifters and replacing the inner spring with a 5/16 nut and and reassembling it. It worked great.
I reused the existing timing chain and gears since they had all of 400 miles on them (and 20 years since the dealer installed them). The factory intake centerline spec is 110 degrees and it turned out to be between 108.75 and 109 degrees. (after three readings). So I guess it is a little over one degree advanced which is perfectly fine with me. Here's the factory specs on the 460/365 horsepower camshaft: engine...............lobe lift.....valve lift.........open (btdc)... IN dur...EX dur....overlap.......hp.....................torque .........comp ratio 1971-460(4v).....253/.278...442/.486.......16 deg..........256.......270........36 deg .....(365hp@4600)[email protected] 256°/270° @ SAE 193°/206° @ .050" .253"/.278" lobe lift (.443/.487 valve lift) 110°/116° lobe centerlines – 113 Lobe Separation Angle Last edited by njsteve; 10-21-2018 at 10:18 AM.
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