Exactly. I think there's some rule that applies here, similar to Murphy's law.Well, the way it usually goes for me is if you have the tool you won't need it; if you don't have it, you'll need it.
My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
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ivin74
05 NBS Nali
I have not had that issue with the LS7 lifter and I've cammed several LS motors. What oil pump are you using?I'm having issues with the "LS7" lifters that everyone loves.
they apparently "flow more oil to the top end".
And for me, it flooded my cylinder heads, and caused lower than expected oil pressures.'.
iamdub
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Just Fishing
Can't fix stupid
I think my issues are more from the double "PAC" springs that I'm running.
I found the issue noted in the corvette forum, the normal LS7 lifter can't quite hold up to the pressure.
Just Fishing
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I'll also note that the Morell lifter that I'm planning to switch to is identical to the non dod lifters that my tahoe originally had.
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On a good news front - my repaired crankshaft is on the way back to and should arrive tomorrow,. Unfortunately, my wife and I received some bad news on Tuesday. A CT scan of our 14 year old Beagle (my little buddy) indicates he has cancer. Heading off to an oncologist next week to determine type, if its treatable or the alternative I'm not ready for yet.
Oh man so sorry about your buddy. I went through cancer treatment on my last dog, an Alaskan Husky. It’s so difficult. May you have strength Bob. Our furry friends are like family.
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Thanks Mark. A couple pictures of My beagle (Spunky) and our other dog (Molly).
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Received an update from Fedex - my crankshaft will be delivered tomorrow. It arrived in my shipping area this afternoon - to late for delivery today.
On a separate note, I'm also working on my son-in-law's 2009 Honda fit (what a tiny little truck - yes in Maryland it is considered a light duty truck - Ha Ha). He has some damage to his passenger side Headlight assembly and bumper cover. We ordered a new bumper cover and it arrived today. Get this - they folded it in half to fit in the shipping box. It's not useable - I guess I could try to reshape it with a heat gun but I shouldn't have to. It's getting sent back.
On a separate note, I'm also working on my son-in-law's 2009 Honda fit (what a tiny little truck - yes in Maryland it is considered a light duty truck - Ha Ha). He has some damage to his passenger side Headlight assembly and bumper cover. We ordered a new bumper cover and it arrived today. Get this - they folded it in half to fit in the shipping box. It's not useable - I guess I could try to reshape it with a heat gun but I shouldn't have to. It's getting sent back.
That's how it's done, at least last time I checked on one for a friend. There should be instructions on leaving it in a warm place, in the sun, etc., to straighten it out. Never bought one, but they're supposedly "shape-memory" plastic.
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That’s what I’ve always heard too, otherwise they’d have to ship them freight which would cost about $300 shipping. Supposedly they straighten themselves out after being warm awhile.
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@Fless @Rocket Man Thanks guys. No Instructions but I did hear back from the seller and he said the same thing. He said to put it out in the sun. No sun today and it's cold out, so the cover is now sitting in my family room. Hit it with a heat gun, as suggested by the seller, and it appears to be straightening out.
I used to work for a vinyl window company and sometimes parts would get bent in shipping. After the window was installed, if it didn't reform on it's own, we would go out in the field and carefully use a heat gun and the parts would almost snap back into place, it had a memory. It was kind of weird watching it. I'm sure that bumper will be the same. Just be patient and don't overdo the heat gun, you can damage it if you get it too warm.
If you're going to add heat, maybe start with a hair dryer to see if that will do the trick.
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I used the very low setting and never concentrated the heat. It is now sitting in my family room and looking good. Thanks again.
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My repaired crankshaft was delivered this afternoon. Pulled it out of the box and did a thorough inspection and all looks good. Looking forward to getting this installed either tomorrow or Monday.
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So, back to the build. Crankshaft installed and all measurements within tolerances. Feels good to make some more progress.
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Worked on the build a little bit today. Installed the new crankshaft gear, cam shaft thrust plate and the new timing gear set.
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Spent the afternoon measuring and grinding (as required) the rest of my piston rings. Used my piston ring setter to ensure rings were perpendicular for proper measurement. Top Ring - .018, Second Ring - .020, and oil ring rail - .015.
Will be checking connecting rod bearings to crankshaft clearances tomorrow. Depending on time, I may install piston rings too. Still trying to understand the oil ring installation requirements. May try to find a video tonight.
Will be checking connecting rod bearings to crankshaft clearances tomorrow. Depending on time, I may install piston rings too. Still trying to understand the oil ring installation requirements. May try to find a video tonight.
