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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 607
Posted By zippy
Well, I just ordered the Rollmaster -.010 from...

Well, I just ordered the Rollmaster -.010 from Butler last night. New stock chain had just under 1/2" slack 1/4" each way. And Crank to Cam CL has been measured to .00675" closer than stock. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,474
Posted By zippy
I only use Acetone for cleaning before I TIG. ...

I only use Acetone for cleaning before I TIG. It's much safer. Plus, all my brake clean is Non Chlorinated. Ya, Chlorinated did clean a bit better, but the risks are not worth it. Phosgene gas...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-16-2022, 02:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,755
Posted By zippy
FWIW I have a bare alum set of Scorpion 1.65. No...

FWIW I have a bare alum set of Scorpion 1.65. No annodizing at all. They have been in about 20,000 mi I would est. Comp 995 springs. No issues. Just rebuilt and checked al due to another flat...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-17-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,147
Posted By zippy
I have a couple USB ones that connect to laptop,...

I have a couple USB ones that connect to laptop, Work awesome. But you need a laptop to get close to what you want to inspect
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-13-2022, 12:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By zippy
Smooth the sharpness down on the piston and head...

Smooth the sharpness down on the piston and head and she will be OK!. Sharp edged create hot spots and unless you running the jagged edge of compression, Which I think unlikely. a smooth over to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-11-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,094
Posted By zippy
You need to find #1 TDC on Compression stroke. ...

You need to find #1 TDC on Compression stroke. Means, both Intake and Exh valve closed and piston at TDC. If your balancer is wrong to the timing cover marks, you will need a degree wheel and a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-30-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 703
Posted By zippy
Here ya go!! I still have it shared on my old...

Here ya go!! I still have it shared on my old Powdercoating website.

https://www.banditpowdercoat.com/Downloads/stuff/GM_Window_Adjustment_Guide.pdf
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-30-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,181
Posted By zippy
I would take that lifter out, dissasemble and...

I would take that lifter out, dissasemble and clean inside parts. Could just be varnished up. Yes, the leak down is mostly through parts tolerance and oil up the pushrod. Also check your pushrod...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-29-2022, 11:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,121
Posted By zippy
Ummm OUCH!! and Ya, point blank. Kinda says...

Ummm OUCH!! and Ya, point blank. Kinda says whats gona happen
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-29-2022, 11:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,121
Posted By zippy
Seen the new Laser rust cleaning??? Prob not...

Seen the new Laser rust cleaning??? Prob not used on blocks, most are bathed, then put into a shot blasting cabinet with steel BB's. But man, the new Lase tech is wicked!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-23-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,449
Posted By zippy
Being an industrial electrician, I know all to...

Being an industrial electrician, I know all to well the raw torque of electric motors. Especially at 100% slip speed. (0 rotor speed, or right at start, for those that don't know) Elec motors can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 816
Views: 64,607
Posted By zippy
For giggles. Here's my block, next to one of my...

For giggles. Here's my block, next to one of my planes. Stupid phone tils sideways when uploading here it seems
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,566
Posted By zippy
Ya, while that would probably work fine in...

Ya, while that would probably work fine in lubricating steel on steel thrust. When I paid for a properly built 455 bottom end and forged crank, I want a PROPERLY built one. Not one that I will have...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,566
Posted By zippy
So latest update. I take my crank and the...

So latest update. I take my crank and the bearings to the shop who originally did the bottom end. Told him, and showed him that the counterweights will have to be shaved down too. The crank was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,566
Posted By zippy
For the record, I will be doing my own assembly...

For the record, I will be doing my own assembly and measuring everything. This has been the first time I ever had someone assemble a bottom end for me. Prob 8-10 engines in my life with no...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By zippy
Like what is safe open pressure for a Street...

Like what is safe open pressure for a Street warrior type engine on a flat tappet cam?
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