I went to bed a happy man last night

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05-24-2007, 09:41 PM

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W O T

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Re: I went to bed a happy man last night

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Originally Posted by CspecRun

That logic makes sense with SOME things, but not when it comes to wanting a blueprinted and balanced engine...There are tools involved that not everyone has access to...

Make buddies, get access, LEARN. DO IT YOURSELF lol

Ive got a scale and a 4 1/2 angle grinder for the balancing lol

05-25-2007, 12:10 AM

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jinxy

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Re: I went to bed a happy man last night

as far as blocks go

machine shops > at home throw togethers

plastigauge is not all powerful, and the ---- you see on the internet isn't everything you need to know.

05-25-2007, 12:12 AM

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HMTguy

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Re: I went to bed a happy man last night

Actually plastiguage works very well

05-25-2007, 12:16 AM

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jinxy

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Re: I went to bed a happy man last night

but bearing clearance isn't the only thing you need to know or check when putting an engine together. I guess i should have stated that.

05-28-2007, 12:01 AM

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wannabe

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Re: I went to bed a happy man last night

i had many local haters tell me to putit together myself.
1. I have never done it
2. I'm mechanically inclined, but I am not detail oriented...
3. I did not have access to a torque wrench with stretch on it.

05-28-2007, 12:26 AM

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Re: I went to bed a happy man last night

my project hasnt had setbacks like that... but has taken just as long lol...

lookin good...keep us updated! pics of the beast this is going into also...