Simon's new test mule

[sweetdiesel]

Same issue I ran into! I used my stock pistons though, so the rods had to be the culprit on mine. We decked the difference off the top of the pistons (no more than .002" variance IIRC). You're doing it right Simon, so much better to be safe than sorry!

Jason i was thinking about your old post about this

With a stock cam i would be ok.I run a comp cam as of now and its even closer anything bigger would be to risky.

Arias is doing it for free and the motor is on the stand soooooo why not

 

[MaxFarmer]

Hell yes, I'd have them do it too if it was free! Do you have any valve reliefs in the pistons?
Are you using the comp cam that Guy has made?
What rods are you using(too lazy for going back and looking)?

 

[sweetdiesel]

Hell yes, I'd have them do it too if it was free! Do you have any valve reliefs in the pistons?
Are you using the comp cam that Guy has made?
What rods are you using(too lazy for going back and looking)?

yes there are valve reliefs, I show pics in a bit here

Cunningham rods

The cam is from Guy, its old one and mild

 

[MaxFarmer]

Prob same cam I had put in, not too crazy, but better than stock!
I like lookin at pictures, especially ones with nice shiny new parts....

 

[Turbo Buick 6]

How is ole Abby?

 

[LBZ]

She looks pretty rough Paul. Half way through open heart surgery and awaiting plastic and reconstructive surgery is the best way to put it!

 

[LBZ]

Simon and I were talking about how long and boring this engine build would be if we streamed it live!!:rofl:

Slow in a Nick (paint) like epic proportion!!

 

[LBZ]

Everything motor wise besides injector lines are ready finish up fuel lines and its a walk in the park:angel: I HOPE!!!

Funniest post in this thread!

 

[JoshH]

:spit:

 

[bullfrogjohnson]

whats been the hold up? I know what your saying Dale it does feellike this build started 2 years ago. I hope yall get it up and running soon for Simon's mental health's sake.

 

[LBZ]

Simon bought the truck in the fall of '07!! So it has been a year and a half.

It's just been stupid little things holding us up lately Travis. But the complete list of things that have held us up is so dumb and long it would make your head spin. We are starting to gain some ground though!

 

[mplteddy]

Simon bought the truck in the fall of '07!! So it has been a year and a half.

It's just been stupid little things holding us up lately Travis. But the complete list of things that have held us up is so dumb and long it would make your head spin. We are starting to gain some ground though!

That pic shows half your problem you two....there's no intake yet

You gotta remember this project should have been track ready mid summer last year....that overheating bs really slowed us down. More parts will be here in the morning...hopefully it will be in the truck next week and headed back up here for the t case and some other suspension stuff.

 

[sweetdiesel]

whats been the hold up? I know what your saying Dale it does feellike this build started 2 years ago. I hope yall get it up and running soon for Simon's mental health's sake.

Its been a year and a half.....I dont even know how to feel about it
I cant get mad......tried that it doesnt help,Just got to laugh about now
Screw it! it will be done, when its done.

Ted and Dale keep it going:hug:

 

[sweetdiesel]

Arias piston and rings = 803g after mod/ 816 balanced wieght
GM wrist pin = 422g
Cunningham rod = Total wieght 1209g / Rodrotating 773 / Rod reciprocating 357g
bearings = 78g

 

[Big Block 88]

mmmm balanced

 

[LBZ]

Anyone want to guess how much this fitting is worth? It's made out of 304 stainless and it is for 2" hose. The 1" collar is made out of 316 stainless.

 

[LBZ]

And a pic for Joey!!

 

[LarryJewell]

And a pic for Joey!!

And an answer for Joey Sorry Dale, those don't qualify as flippies :coolspot:

 

[LBZ]

Close enough Larry.

 

[LBZ]

Any luck with starting it today Simon?