In this chapter I am going to go through installing the cam bearings in the block... If you don't have the tools or experience to do this at home, then have a qualified machine shop do it for you, but make sure to check the bearings are installed properly by probing the holes with a coat hanger to make sure the oil passages are free flowing as described in this chapter...This is the next step to continue after part 1 where we tore the block down and cleaned it up... If you missed it, you...
Hello everyone, it's Krazykuda here to show you how to rebuild a small block... This article is to help any newbies through rebuilding a small block Mopar LA engine, but may have a few tips that some of you seasoned builders may find useful... If you haven't ever built an engine, I will show you what you need to know to do it yourself...The goal of this series is to show what you can do at home in your own garage... Go at your own pace and ability and then take it to someone...
Please do not comment until the mods have changed this into a How To. It will make their job a little easier. Thank you.This is a how to about installing camshaft bearings into a slant six engine. I almost didn't do this, but Kitty insisted because she has fun taking the pictures. I am glad she did now, because the slant is a little different with its offset camshaft. Being offset, the oiling holes from the mains are basically "blind". In other words, with the main caps off, you cannot see...
Great article. Not mine. The centrifugal advance system in a distributor advances spark timing purely as a function of engine rpm (irrespective of engine load or operating conditions), with the amount of advance and the rate at which it comes in determined by the weights and springs on top of the autocam mechanism. The amount of advance added by the distributor, combined with initial static timing, is "total timing" (i.e., the 34-36 degrees at high rpm that most SBC's like). Vacuum advance...
Below is the last published speed tips from MP from there 2000 catolog. This should help answer a few questions on what works and what doesn’t.At this time, it seems that the recent take over by Fiat has resulted (by Fiat’s hand or not) in the discontinuation of all parts. Substitutions will have to be made from other vendors. Cam pages Suggested reading. Purchase the books! For Poly engine guys, the address and phone number for Racer Brown. Camshafts listed below. But you may want an...
Been doing this for years the same way. I'm a body/paint guy but anyone can do this. Small 5 gallon bucket with lid. Cut 9" hole in bottom side of bucket. Tip upside down. Your chunk should fit nicely and with lid on will hold any residue of gear oil. Degrease #1. Prep with carb cleaner or reducer or thinner, 3 times, and do again. Use plastic small bristle brush getting in nooks and crannies. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat this step, several times. Dry off and steel wool with 00 or similar in all...
As a lot of you know I have been rebuilding a lot of distributors lately and by far the largest issue with them is this. to prevent this is really simple most of us old guys know about this, once a year just put a few drops of light oil, or engine oil on the felt pad under the rotor, it lubricates the advance cam and also drives the old oil/dirt slowly out. If it is the first time just lift the pad and see if it is all rusted up, if so unfortunately you have to take it apart and clean it....
I have installed many sets of TTI LONG TUBE headers but this is the first time installing their shorty set. Along with the Shorty's a complete TTI matching exhaust system to the back bumper.It's a 68 Valiant with a 273 mostly stock with 4 BBL and a Jegs #200161 cam kit.The cam is very similar to a 340 auto cam of the 60's/70's. By all means the 273 runs very good but is maybe 220 HP at the most with the upgrades.That is why I wanted to try the shorty's for the ease of installation. And easy...
Take 2 empty 5 gals buckets and one cover. cut the bottom of one of the bottoms minus 1/2"-3/4" to leave as a small lip place one bucket with the cut bottom inside the whole bucket This is my tool of choice for cutting out the bottom of the bucket- a 3" air "wizzer". drop the center chuck in the top bucket attach the cover and label. All good. If you put lube in the bottom to coat the gears or completely dry. Also if you do fill with gear oil, make sure you use a cover with a seal and...
Vintage manifolds are cool, except for the ubiquitous corroded radiator hose nipple that won't budge. Galvanic corrosion has stuck it bad, and you've tried penetrating fluid, the torch/wax trick, fire & ice, and big wrenches without budging it one bit? There is still hope. It sucks, but it works. You need a bimetal hacksaw, a cold chisel, a hammer, and embracing The Suck.
So you've made the decision to upgrade your factory ignition, and you're holding a shiny new distributor from BluePrint Engines in your hands :) ! you're now ready to tackle the install!This may seem a bit novice, but due to the immense of tech calls i have been getting on this exact topic, lets take it back to basics!BEFORE YOU START! Lets discuss a few things to make this easierWhere and what are top dead center? (TDC) Top dead center is the spot in the engine cycle where the...
