Mega block

challenger · Post by **challenger** » Tue Dec 23, 08 12:17 am

refering to anyone particular ?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Dec 23, 08 12:29 am

mopar_mark wrote:Some days, nothing but Bananarama! spoken here

sorry Mark , will try & post something interesting.

Should of used a better brush , had to pick the bistles out the paint.

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Tue Dec 23, 08 7:31 am

Brutus wrote: sorry Mark , will try & post something interesting.

Apologies Brutus, you no what I mean

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Dec 23, 08 8:45 am

You guys can't even decide what cubic inch this engine is. It's got no chance.

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Tue Dec 23, 08 9:43 am

Adam when you fix up the spray oiling, why dont you feed the oil through a Y block to a Nos style jetting, easy to change the pill to adjust oiling at the heads, and reduce flow ??

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 26, 08 2:22 am

These heads use the -3 lines from rear of lifter gallery to each head , the jet/orifice can be changed out no problem to each head , had to spend the day @ home today , so not much goin on

, tis me birthday & she would'nt let me go to the garage.

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Fri Dec 26, 08 8:14 am

Brutus wrote:These heads use the -3 lines from rear of lifter gallery to each head , the jet/orifice can be changed out no problem to each head , had to spend the day @ home today , so not much goin on , tis me birthday & she would'nt let me go to the garage.

Happy Birthday Adam

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Fri Dec 26, 08 9:11 am

Yeah...."Many a B returns"

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri Dec 26, 08 1:57 pm

Happy Birthday Adam, where is Alan taking You

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 26, 08 2:30 pm

Thanks .

Those heads sure look a piece of work sitting on the block , won't be too long now.

Had to shave the engine mounts down to clear the pad on the block , also had to fiddle with the oil line from pump , hoping it all works out when i trial fit the block , can foresee some issues with fouling on the K frame.

Scooby · Post by **Scooby** » Fri Dec 26, 08 5:45 pm

Ad, happy birthday ...and keep these posts coming...interesting mate..

Rich...

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 26, 08 8:04 pm

Checked rod bearing clearances , all @ .0025 thou with rod bolt stretched to .0065 thou , so all good , although #6 is still haunting me.

Checked P/V clearance @ 15* before & after TDC ex stroke , no probs , got around .350 lift , checked with a dial gauge on valve retainer preloaded from .100 to .350 , still no problem so good enough.

Rocker shaft hold down bolts go into intake ports , so had to seal these up , also cleaned oil ways to valve adjusters , as these oil the pushrods from spray bars.

Checked oil pump clearance , tis around .005 thou so ok @ that , just need the torque specs.

Got some done today , will be fitting tommorow , so hope no major issues

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 26, 08 8:09 pm

Oh , nearly forgot , final coat went on block the other day , no brush marks either.

Only messin Mark.

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Fri Dec 26, 08 8:23 pm

Brutus wrote: Checked oil pump clearance , tis around .005 thou so ok @ that , just need the torque specs.

Adam,
I don't have official figures, I personally would torque Oil pump to around 35/40ft lb

Harris # 4730 - Extra Long bristles - excellent brush, no brush strokes visible, ensure you use Tech Oil # 7770099 for cleaning brushes

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 26, 08 8:28 pm

mopar_mark wrote:
Brutus wrote: Checked oil pump clearance , tis around .005 thou so ok @ that , just need the torque specs.
Adam,
I don't have official figures, I personally would torque Oil pump to around 35/40ft lb

Harris # 4730 - Extra Long bristles - excellent brush, no brush strokes visible, ensure you use Tech Oil # 7770099 for cleaning brushes

Mmmm , would brush #4729 suffice?