[hallett1974]

The block or the whole boat next season?

[Tylertjeep73]

Whole boat

[hallett1974]

Nice are you going to back to original?  Love that metal flake on the gel coat.

[Tylertjeep73]

Pulled the motor for paint and to inspect the bottom end

[hallett1974]

How does the bottom end look?

[Tylertjeep73]

I haven't had a chance to open it yet
Heading to Johnson valley tonight for king of the hammers

[hallett1974]

Cool have fun

[Tylertjeep73]

Yea it will be a good time !
Prob pull it apart tomorrow

[hallett1974]

Cool

[Tylertjeep73]

Bottom end looks bitchin a couple small spots of light rust/discoloration on the crank
Rods and mains all looked great

[Tylertjeep73]

Gonna grind all the casting flash off the block smooth out everything I can then paint

[Chad89GT]

Looks like you've got some cool hardware on that BBC.  The exhaust guides actually pass through the water jacket in the head.  If it moved for whatever reason (valve seized, bad fuel, bad installation, etc) it could cause the leak.  A pressure test at a competent machine shop will tell you for sure.




(I know I'm a N00b here but I manage a 10,000 sq ft automotive machine shop.  Not saying I'm a guru but I have a bit of engine experience I'm happy to share ).


BTW, warp spec on those heads it .004" overall.  On higher performance engine if I can get any feeler gauge under a straight edge anywhere on the head I recommend a shave.

Good luck with the project!  Looks like a blast!

[Tylertjeep73]

Thanks bud
I have had the heads milled
And all new valve guides installed
Pulled the motor went over the bottom end today and cleaned it all up and painted it as well

[angermgmt]

Looks like you will be ready to rock for the season...


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[Tylertjeep73]

I gotta get out there with all the people who have been so supportive and helpful on here !!!

[angermgmt]

I've yet to get out as well. Boat's been moth balled for a while now.


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[Tylertjeep73]

Let her rip !

[angermgmt]

That's the plan. Two or three more hurdles and we are good.


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[Tylertjeep73]

What do you need to get done ?

[angermgmt]

Waiting on the new starter and adapter for the four point Mount. That has to line up then some fuel and see if the carbs will cooperate. After that off to puddings tone for a test. Back to Billy B for a few touch ups on the paint then out to AZ for good.


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[Tylertjeep73]

You just runnin 91? How long has it been sitting ?

[angermgmt]

Since 07. I have to go high octane sometimes with additive. Made the mistake of filling with dock gas and detonated a piston.  Not letting that happen again.


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[Tylertjeep73]

Go to cable airport and pay the 35bucks for a fuel pass
Av gas is some potent stuff

[Bunger]

Go to cable airport and pay the 35bucks for a fuel pass
Av gas is some potent stuff

Whas av has go for a gallon?


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[angermgmt]

Ha I won't travel to AZ with it. Made that mistake too and had to repair the clear coat. We will see what Laughlin airport has to offer.


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