Recent content by macdrew77

I used 3/8 OD x 1/4 ID bronze bearings to guide the drill bit. 1/4” drill bit is only .002 under the 5/16-18 tap drill size and it worked good for me. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-1-Count-1-4-in-Bronze-Machine-Bushing/3024775 I can get you pictures of the results on my EQ heads when I get...

I got a jig that worked well for me. Drilled to 5/16 thread so it keeps the magnum threads and the new smaller size la threads. I live about 2 hours from you I would guess. I'll see if I can dig it out

I need a rod to replace one damaged rod from my magnum engine. Will be sending to machine shop to get resized

2.76 open chunk 741 casting, plus a free bonus open carrier. Just pulled out to put in a sure grip one, no issues with it. Save it from the scrap yard. Local pickup only. Northern California 95709

Thermoquad 6518S $50 plus shipping from Camino CA 95709. PayPal friends and family is fine.

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Thanks! I'm still trying to figure out if I need to send my block in for an overbore... some trash went through cyl 1 and 3, and messed up pistons and cylinder walls. Going to try to hone it out, if I can I'll take a few pistons from you.

Are any of your stock pistons gonna be saveable? I tore down my 5.9 (similar build as yours that kept snowballing as more damage was uncovered) and found 1 damaged piston, so I’m looking to buy 1 or 2 stock pistons from someone.

Ah I will try some local machine shops, good idea.

I just need one 5.9 magnum factory piston to replace a damaged one. 4.000 bore. If you have 2 I’ll buy 2 just to have a spare.

So the 1998 FSM says 85 ft lbs for main caps, but Larry Shepards magnum engines book says 100 ft lbs. Which is correct?

You know what I probably only put copper rtv around the outside, but i can't remember.

Steel plate is bolted in place of EGR valve blocking it off

SOLVED I threaded a pipe plug into the floor of the intake and now she idles like a kitten. So much smoother, vacuum is up to 19.5 inHg and temperatures are much closer.

That would be helpful. I'm more worried about the fact it doesnt change the idle when its unplugged vs what the temperature is.