Installed rear main cap oil galley ball and photo to verify.
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New cam bearings after cleaning block. |
I also threaded the lifter galleys for screw-in plugs with oil
weep holes.
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New main caps at #1 and #5 (from Billet Speed Works) |
Mains are at .0024 to .0033" with standard size King
MB557HP
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Thrust is .007 with the main cap torqed to 80ft-lb |
Comp Cams from LE:
242/250 duration at .050"
.636"/.636" lift with 1.6 rockers
110* LSA with Intake Centerline at 107* (+3*)
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Cam installed prior to rods/pistons just in case one of the
rods bump into the cam. You'll never know until it's too
late if you install the cam last. |
Tried these standard size and got .003" rod bearing
clearance...just a bit too much.
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CB663HN split set of standard and .001 gives .0022" |
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1mm rings were filed for hot street, (no nitrous). .020"
1st ring and .018" 2nd ring. |
Panoramic
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All pistons/rods installed and rods
torqed to 75ft-lb |
Degree check right on 107 intake centerline
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I really do appreciate the jumbo diameter degree wheel |
55 cc combustion chamber (12.5:1 compression ratio yikes)
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AFR 227LT head (60-40 port spread) |
Test fit of the Crower shaft rockers. These are special
order to fit the AFR 60/40 port spread.
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3/8" diameter pushrods fit without interference
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Checking piston to valve clearance.
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Testing again tomorrow. I did not account for
lifter lash during this test. Results to follow (in a few
days). Photo for good measure and to hold you over until
tomorrow. |
After careful measurement, intake clearance .125", exhaust
clearance .125"
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