#'s Matching 340 build
This morning I went to the shop to meet a new client and receive his 340 engine. After a deep discussion the engine is currently wounded (making a knocking noise). I've been fortunate enough to be tasked with finding the cause of the sound and performing a full rebuild along the way.
This is a numbers matching type build and MUST retain all external parts/castings and appearance. Internally I have a pretty free reign in the quest for reliability/driveability and more HP 'cuz I can't not try and find more. HP=FUN or smiles/per gallon.
It must run on 91 octane--not 94 and not break the bank.
Tomorrow it gets the exploded view treatment and a plan will be formulated from there. The client has no issued with the whole process being documented and shared here- and I agreed.
The vehicle is a 1972 A body 4spd car with 3.23 gearing.
Looking forward to tomorrow even though it is a 22-23 hr day for me every 4th Monday of the month. Stay safe Stay healthy and Stay in if you can. At least that's all I hear anymore. J.Rob
This morning I went to the shop to meet a new client and receive his 340 engine. After a deep discussion the engine is currently wounded (making a knocking noise). I've been fortunate enough to be tasked with finding the cause of the sound and performing a full rebuild along the way.
This is a numbers matching type build and MUST retain all external parts/castings and appearance. Internally I have a pretty free reign in the quest for reliability/driveability and more HP 'cuz I can't not try and find more. HP=FUN or smiles/per gallon.
It must run on 91 octane--not 94 and not break the bank.
Tomorrow it gets the exploded view treatment and a plan will be formulated from there. The client has no issued with the whole process being documented and shared here- and I agreed.
The vehicle is a 1972 A body 4spd car with 3.23 gearing.
Looking forward to tomorrow even though it is a 22-23 hr day for me every 4th Monday of the month. Stay safe Stay healthy and Stay in if you can. At least that's all I hear anymore. J.Rob
