318 Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

So it took some time but the engine is built and the results are in. MRob has found employment and we haven't been able to find the time to get together and finish this together but I had to get it together as it was "clogging" up the system.

Assembly of the shortblock went without any undue hardships or surprises. Pistons were .008"-.010" positive (target met) combined with the .055" head gaskets should yield great quench. In went the reground hydraulic roller with 205/210 @ .050" on a 112 LSA straight up. The only surprise was a pleasant one when the RPM Air-Gap fit perfectly which I was expecting some milling as we cut .060-.065" from the decks.

Piston to valve was checked and found to be more than adequate--I don't remember exactly but it was .075/.125 or something like that. Pushrods had to be ordered and a set of Manley 5/16" in a 6.850" length were used.

On went a Durango pan and pick-up--it's actually a nicely designed and baffled pan. Here it is. J.Rob