the random projects i have (1968 beetle 1995 Tahoe currently)

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the pictures where taken before torquing if your wondering why there is a visible seem between the rod and rod cap

 

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took the cam out and made the mistake of having my eyes open

normally i would just run it but this engine had oiling issues

it did not damage the cam at all but the bearings are flaking down to the copper... i hate cam bearings LOL

 

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no turning back now

got the cam core plug out

 

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so got the cam bearings installed and scored a crank out of a boat that was not winter stored correctly only had 79 hours

rotates nice and smooth. need to readjust the stand so i can install the cam core plug and rear main seal

 

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short block done

standard molly rings

cam is a retrofit roller (because i am not a smart man and did not realise there is a difference between oe and retro) with 218/224 110LSA .496/.503 lift with 1.5 rockers i will be using 1.6 rollers (because it's what i have) yes i will be cutting all the valve guide out to accommodate the .529 int. .537 exh

if i where to do it again would get the oe roller so i could use the stock retaining plate instead of getting a cam button to work with the plastic vortec timing cover.

now to work on the heads

 

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head studs and test fitting the ebay china heads to see if i need to clearance any thing and nope seems fine

will need taller valve covers