400 stroker

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Who assembled the motor? You, or the machine shop? Dr side 1-3-5-7. Passenger side all even #. I can't tell where the front of the block is, but the arrows normally point towards the front. They may be numbered incorrectly.
The machine shop put the pistons on the rods. I put the rods on the journals they belong on. I didn't have time to do anything at the moment because I was in the process of moving and I didn't want parts laying in boxes forever. I was a truck driver and wasn't home to do anything about them for a while. Now I am home and have to get this crap straightened out.
 
The rods can be on any of the rod journals . but it matters that the rods are turned correctly on the journals . the oil squirt hole on the rod needs to be pointing towards the camshaft side. The rod bearing lock needs to be pointing to the oil pan rail. So you may have to flip the rod on one or all pistons.
The squirt holes are pointing toward the center of the block. I made sure to put the rods on the correct journal/side.
 
Yea, I'm pretty sure you will need to get the pistons and rods swapped around. If you just switch the pistons to the other side, the pistons would be in right, but then the rods would be backwards. :BangHead: That's why I try to do as much of my own work as possible. Good luck! Let us know what happens!
 
The rods can be on any of the rod journals . but it matters that the rods are turned correctly on the journals . the oil squirt hole on the rod needs to be pointing towards the camshaft side. The rod bearing lock needs to be pointing to the oil pan rail. So you may have to flip the rod on one or all pistons.
The pistons will have to be flipped because the rods can't be. They are pointing the direction they're supposed to be pointing.
 
Yea, I'm pretty sure you will need to get the pistons and rods swapped around. If you just switch the pistons to the other side, the pistons would be in right, but then the rods would be backwards. :BangHead: That's why I try to do as much of my own work as possible. Good luck! Let us know what happens!
I will. I just hope they're floating pins because after this, I don't want them touching anything. I know the rods are pointing the right direction because I know the squirter holes need to be pointing towards the center. I too hate having to have others touch anything because of stuff like this. This is the first engine that has ever been screwed up. I usually just hone the cylinders, add rings and bearing and put it back together. This was the first engine I had bored and was taking time on. They screwed up and now I have to fix it.
 
I will. I just hope they're floating pins because after this, I don't want them touching anything. I know the rods are pointing the right direction because I know the squirter holes need to be pointing towards the center. I too hate having to have others touch anything because of stuff like this. This is the first engine that has ever been screwed up. I usually just hone the cylinders, add rings and bearing and put it back together. This was the first engine I had bored and was taking time on. They screwed up and now I have to fix it.
Sucks for you bud. I just hate that . now I hope your rod and main bearings clearances are correct . sorry to open up another can of worms for you. But at this point you can't trust anything they did.
 
Actually you have a complete **** fest going on there! The "valve reliefs" are specific not only to the fact that there in upside down BUT they should have been orientated to the intake and the exhaust valve location too! As in EIIEEIIE!
 
Actually you have a complete **** fest going on there! The "valve reliefs" are specific not only to the fact that there in upside down BUT they should have been orientated to the intake and the exhaust valve location too! As I EIIEEIIE!
Yeah, I've been almost stoking out over this. Not in a good way either. LOL
 
Sucks for you bud. I just hate that . now I hope your rod and main bearings clearances are correct . sorry to open up another can of worms for you. But at this point you can't trust anything they did.
No worries. I guess I better mic them and see about that too. I am used to getting screwed. I must be very good because people like doing it to me. LOL
 
I never, ever, ever, EVER use the oil holes as a landmark, because not every engine has them. Every engine does however, have the bearing lock notches. They always face the outside of the engine on V8 Chryslers. Also, if the rods have all been resized, it does make a hill of beans difference that they are put back on the journals where they came from. Only that the bearing lock notches face the outside of the block. The pistons however, are a totally different matter. Hopefully they are floating pins. Machine shops usually do not like pressing pistons off that have to be reused, because of the liability.
 
No worries. I guess I better mic them and see about that too. I am used to getting screwed. I must be very good because people like doing it to me. LOL
I know a guy who had a 440 built. As far ss I could see everything I took apart on his motor looked good as far ss installed correctly. Then I found the problem . the shop that built it didn't line up the cam bearing oil holes with the block oil holes.
 
I never, ever, ever, EVER use the oil holes as a landmark, because not every engine has them. Every engine does however, have the bearing lock notches. They always face the outside of the engine on V8 Chryslers. Also, if the rods have all been resized, it does make a hill of beans difference that they are put back on the journals where they came from. Only that the bearing lock notches face the outside of the block. The pistons however, are a totally different matter. Hopefully they are floating pins. Machine shops usually do not like pressing pistons off that have to be reused, because of the liability.
This one had the oil holes in the rods. The rods were reconditioned. The crank was only to be polished. I sent the rod and main bearings up there when I dropped the engine off.
 
I know a guy who had a 440 built. As far ss I could see everything I took apart on his motor looked good as far ss installed correctly. Then I found the problem . the shop that built it didn't line up the cam bearing oil holes with the block oil holes.
That's not good.
 
This one had the oil holes in the rods. The rods were reconditioned. The crank was only to be polished. I sent the rod and main bearings up there when I dropped the engine off.

Then it should not matter where the rods go, as long as they are oriented correctly. All you should have to do is disassemble it and face everything the right way. Hopefully.
 
Then it should not matter where the rods go, as long as they are oriented correctly. All you should have to do is disassemble it and face everything the right way. Hopefully.
That's why I am hoping the pistons are not pressed in. I won't even take it up there. I will take pics and carry up there and tell them they forked up and tell them they owe me some money.
 
The rods can be on any of the rod journals . but it matters that the rods are turned correctly on the journals . the oil squirt hole on the rod needs to be pointing towards the camshaft side. The rod bearing lock needs to be pointing to the oil pan rail. So you may have to flip the rod on one or all pistons.
It will be flipping all pistons on all the rods. I did make sure about the orientation the rods were pointing/installed. They are correct.
 
You never know about these guys lol !! Good luck Sir.
Thank You for your info. I just hope things are made right with no extra cost to me. It shouldn't, I paid the $1,500 for all the machining I had done and now it looks like I will have to fix their crap.
 
What's happening on this build? Did the machine shop fix it? Turn the pistons around on the rods?
 
What's happening on this build? Did the machine shop fix it? Turn the pistons around on the rods?
Nope, I didn't want them touching anything else. I sold it and the fellas who bought it was told about everything. I do have to see if I can find an oil pump. Not sure if I believe them but I will be looking through my box-o-parts to see if I have it. I am just glad it's somewhere where it will be put to use. I am leery about them but they inspected it, paid for it. Even if I can't find the oil pump, they got a thousand dollar engine, easy.
 
What's happening on this build? Did the machine shop fix it? Turn the pistons around on the rods?
There was a fella from this site gonna buy it but the local boys came got it first. I am kinda down I sold it. I wanted to see what it was going to do. It is going to be beast for what it is. I lost $1,000+ on it but at least it is going to be put to use and I am getting my shop wired so I can get started on rebuilding the original LT1 for my #'s matching Chevelle my papaw bought new.
 
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