Recent content by Stelldo

I will say this about gear drives.. If you have ever had a Mechanical 3406 caterpillar motor or any other big rig diesel apart then you would see they all have gear driven cams and injector pumps. Comparing apples and oranges here... but they are built for precision timing, durability, and...

So re-sealed the 440 source retainer it was still leaking. Removed that junk... found a used up pos 400 retainer cleaned it up put it in no leaks. Yay!

I am using the 440 source billet main seal too... Just fired my fresh build this weekend and sure enough it is a leakin.. I haven't dropped the trans yet to investigate. Going together it appeared like it was going to seal and be great, so I can't put the blame there yet. It is my suspicion...

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Total Seal Plasma-Moly file fit rings. Part# CR6490 35. Specs: 4.350+.005, 1/16 1/16 3/16, standard tension oil ring I ordered the wrong size... Brand new in the box. $115 shipped

Not saying it is the same in every case or engine block, but I put studs in my block and did not have to hone it. Torqued caps down and slid a go no/go bar in through the saddles. Went in just fine no distortion noted....

Recieved the intake. Condition as advertised. Thank you

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Where is that track at? I have never heard about it.

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Oh yeah 6-71 will be big enough. It should run cooler than a 8-71 as well.

If everything checks out ok when I tear it down I will more than likely use the stock stuff.

Thank you for all the insight. I appreciate all the comments. I will definately go with the double keyed crank. I have a hub as well. I was going to use that as long as I could get the rotating assmebly balanced internally. If it has a cast crank (late 70s) that may be a problem getting it...

May have to run electric water pump as well.

Alt. and water pump should be the only accessory. I am going to run electric fans. I haven't thought to much on the cam yet.