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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Oil temp reading

« on: August 04, 2018, 07:43:40 AM »

If your oil temps are -/+ 10-15F you're gold. To many people think that having low oil temps is a good thing and it's not. Oil needs to get hot so it can thin out, remove moisture, clean, and remove acid buildup. I'd personally like to see oil in the range of 180-200F

Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Ignition

« on: August 04, 2018, 07:36:00 AM »

There is an ignition company called "Flamethrower" that converts your tired mechanical triggered distributor to an electric distributor while maintaining a factory look. I've used their product multiple times it's quick, easy, and always started up well and timed well.

Jet Pumps / Re: Motor is out got only one trip new motor

« on: August 03, 2018, 12:06:08 PM »

That's a lot of leakdown in every cylinder. Ideally you want less then 3%. Consult the piston manufacturer and let them know this is for marine use, the piston to wall clearance is different for auto/marine use. Sounds like he was setting the engine up like an auto application. Ring end gap is also a huge factor as well and again is set up entirely different for marine application. Is this a fresh water cooling application or raw water? I'm guessing you are running lake water thru the engine.

Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Valve train noise BBC

« on: August 03, 2018, 11:55:16 AM »

Sounds like a lifter bleeding down or a possible cam bearing #3 that has turned a little, or maybe misaligned during install.

Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Fresh Water Cooling for LSX

« on: August 03, 2018, 11:52:56 AM »

Hello everyone,

Does anyone know of a company that sells a nice looking 1/2 closed cooling system? All of the systems I have seen so far are ugly looking mild steel heat exchangers that sit atop the engine. I need one that will support 900hp, the engine is a LSX 454R. Thanks

Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: BBC intake port shape

« on: August 03, 2018, 11:44:45 AM »

I would need a casting number to tell you with 100% accuracy. If you remove the valve cover you will see a number i.e.; 10141279. My bet (99%) you have what is known as an "oval" port head. This is a great "torque" cylinder head.

If you are using an aluminum intake make sure you use "soft" intake gaskets. Fel-Pro sells two different kinds black ones (aluminum intakes) and blue ones (cast iron intakes). A lot of people use the blue ones with an aluminum intake and they will start to leak creating a vacuum leak in the lifter valley.

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