'70 Dart 392 Project; what direction?
Updates so far, machine shop didn’t have the right sized bearing installation bodies so I machined some for his installation tool. Had to replace the cam bearings due to their hot tank being corrosive towards aluminum.
i got the block back today as it needed more cleaning. Whatever kind of “paint” they use on these blocks isn’t easy to get off! Used some abrasive pads on a die grinder. Took it back to the shop for a final hot tank and then cam bearing install.
Machinist said the bores spec’d out within 2 tenths of factory minimum so that’s a win. Rod ends also spec’d out perfect. Should have it back by the weekend and can start on shortblock assembly.
Also talked with Denny and ordered a full front end suspension kit through him. Power R&P, steering shaft connection, front sway bar, drop spindles, mounts/coils/shocks…etc looking forward to receiving it!
couple pics:
Engine when I first bought it, salvaged from an engine fire…
prior to cleanup this AM.
after cleanup ready for a final bath.
Mike
Updates so far, machine shop didn’t have the right sized bearing installation bodies so I machined some for his installation tool. Had to replace the cam bearings due to their hot tank being corrosive towards aluminum.
i got the block back today as it needed more cleaning. Whatever kind of “paint” they use on these blocks isn’t easy to get off! Used some abrasive pads on a die grinder. Took it back to the shop for a final hot tank and then cam bearing install.
Machinist said the bores spec’d out within 2 tenths of factory minimum so that’s a win. Rod ends also spec’d out perfect. Should have it back by the weekend and can start on shortblock assembly.
Also talked with Denny and ordered a full front end suspension kit through him. Power R&P, steering shaft connection, front sway bar, drop spindles, mounts/coils/shocks…etc looking forward to receiving it!
couple pics:
Engine when I first bought it, salvaged from an engine fire…
prior to cleanup this AM.
after cleanup ready for a final bath.
Mike
