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Forum: Pontiac - Race Today, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 125
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I thought about using lash caps but with the...

I thought about using lash caps but with the +.050 keepers there is no room for one. I haven't ordered the pushrods yet but have the adjustable pushrod set at 9.2" and the geometry is right on.
Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 125
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Retainer to Rocker Arm Clearance

These E-Heads were originally purchased from a well know Pontiac supplier several years ago. I know he bought them bare and set them up using his own selected components. They are good heads but I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 11:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 435
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I have a load leveler I bought over 20 years ago...

I have a load leveler I bought over 20 years ago don't know the brand but have used it many times over the years mostly pulling and installing Pontiac engine trans together. I keep it lubed up real...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 11:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I will be using Schaeffer Supreme 7000™ Synthetic...

I will be using Schaeffer Supreme 7000™ Synthetic Plus 15W-40 in the new engine for my drag car. Bearing clearance .027 rods .030 mains
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-03-2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,849
Posted By Tim Corcoran
It does look massive it's a forged cross drilled...

It does look massive it's a forged cross drilled Scat crank I'm pretty sure they all look like that
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-03-2024, 06:31 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,849
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I have the crank scraper adjusted and glued down...

I have the crank scraper adjusted and glued down with silicone Ultra Black. I have the dipstick tube in place and have adjusted the Tomahawk windage tray. I used these special spacers to space off...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Tim Corcoran
It depends on your bearing clearances. If factory...

It depends on your bearing clearances. If factory clearances 10-30 is recommended with a little more clearance 10-40 or 15-40
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 10:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 825
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Sorry if I am hijacking but I have considered...

Sorry if I am hijacking but I have considered installing a 4L80 in my 67 LeMans at some point. Can the 4L80E be installed up to a Pontiac block without an adapter? Does it require the trans tunnel to...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-01-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,849
Posted By Tim Corcoran
The Doug Herbert Lifters I don't know why...

The Doug Herbert Lifters

I don't know why some of the photos rotate when I attach them. Sorry about that.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-01-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,849
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I just finished installing the Ultradyne solid...

I just finished installing the Ultradyne solid roller cam and the new Butler Pro Billet Timing Set, Billet Gears 9 Keyway Crank Sprocket .005 Short. Since the engine was line honed the standard...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 825
Posted By Tim Corcoran
The TH-400 is a strong trans many available for...

The TH-400 is a strong trans many available for cheap and you won't have to mess with a TV cable. You can use your same cross member you will just need a driveshaft. Any 64-72 GM A-body drive shaft...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-30-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 572
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I have a TH-400 also and have done it many times...

I have a TH-400 also and have done it many times and didn't have a problem. I don't know it it's hard on the trans or not but I never had a problem. I assume you mean a reverse pattern manual valve...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-30-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 282
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Silicone, and the fit is tight so I don't think...

Silicone, and the fit is tight so I don't think it would be affected by alcohol
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-30-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 572
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Congrats on the great 60' time and a very nice...

Congrats on the great 60' time and a very nice working suspension. What is the GPM rating for the Holley pump? What fuel are you using? The plugs indicate a lot of detonation, this can hurt your...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-30-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 282
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I bought a Victor intake years ago and it was...

I bought a Victor intake years ago and it was machined wrong from the factory. The port alignment was way off but when I set it on the heads without a gasket the alignment was perfect. The Felpro...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-26-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 365
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Thanks for the advice, but I did already have the...

Thanks for the advice, but I did already have the short block assembled. All I had to do is remove the number 3 main cap to get the clearance needed and tapped it right on in.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-25-2024, 11:08 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,849
Posted By Tim Corcoran
More photos

More photos
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-25-2024, 11:06 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,849
Posted By Tim Corcoran
After file fitting the rings I moved on to...

After file fitting the rings I moved on to hanging the pistons on the rods and installing the rods and pistons into the engine. An important item to be extra careful with. The rods have a chamfer on...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-25-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Questio about engine bearings

I am wondering why do fully grooved main bearings have an oil feed hole on both bearing halves? I don't see a reason for the hole in the bearing on the cap side?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 365
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Dip stick tube in the block

I have a new dip stick tube I got from Butler. I'm getting ready to install it into the block. I'm pretty sure it installs from the bottom but my question is how do you know how far to insert it? Is...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,849
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Thanks for the comments I see I forgot to cover...

Thanks for the comments I see I forgot to cover those important points. My rings had a dimple on the second ring and some etching with the ring size on the top ring. Instructions said the etching and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By Tim Corcoran
This is interesting, does filling the block add...

This is interesting, does filling the block add heat to the top of the piston?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,849
Posted By Tim Corcoran
More photos

More photos
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,849
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I have been out of the country on a long term...

I have been out of the country on a long term business trip and now getting back to finishing this engine up. I am currently file fitting the rings. I have Total Seal classic style rings. The...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,849
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Yes 7.5 inch pounds to turn the crank

Yes 7.5 inch pounds to turn the crank
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