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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
Yesterday, 02:37 PM
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Posted By jimh_1962

I can do that. I have a whole bottle of redline...

I can do that. I have a whole bottle of redline waiting to get used up. I am trying to get it ready for the Kool April Nites cruise next friday in Redding. My wife mentioned to me it was supposed to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
Yesterday, 11:27 AM
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Posted By jimh_1962

The chain has play in it. I did have to change...

The chain has play in it. I did have to change out the cam button and shorten it up a bit. The comp cam one was sitting too long on the face of the cam. The cam is set the right spot since I could...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
Yesterday, 11:23 AM
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Posted By jimh_1962

The chain has play in it. I did have to change...

The chain has play in it. I did have to change out the cam button and shorten it up a bitt. The comp cam one was sitting too long on the face of the cam. The cam is set the right spot since I could...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 48
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Posted By jimh_1962

Coyles chain is friggn tight to get on.

Coyles chain is friggn tight to get on.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 48
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Posted By jimh_1962

Last night, some work competed: Installed the...

Last night, some work competed:
Installed the crank (first checked clearances)
Got the pickup ready to weld onto the oil pump
set the windage tray height.
installed the initial cam timing
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 48
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Posted By jimh_1962

Tonight, I am going to check the bearing...

Tonight, I am going to check the bearing clearances on the pistons and rings. Then install the pistons. Afterwards, I will degree the cam. That will get me to where I need to be I guess I need to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,594
Posted By jimh_1962

The shop said the springs were moving around too...

The shop said the springs were moving around too much with the factory setup. He checked the valves for leaks too. He replaced the springs with comp cam dual springs. Everything is good to go. Now,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,594
Posted By jimh_1962

Getting it ready to check the clearances: ...

Getting it ready to check the clearances:

Tonight, I am going to install the freeze plugs. I have to check the size of the studs for the 1.6. I do not know if those are for 7/16 rockers or 3/8s or...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,030
Posted By jimh_1962

Damn I sorry I even mentioned the word "decked"....

Damn I sorry I even mentioned the word "decked". Decked the halls... I am about to get decked by that comment.

And for you all "prestige worldwide!" There is a deck on there too.

SHUT THE FCK...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 543
Posted By jimh_1962

Dont need it for these heads. completely open...

Dont need it for these heads. completely open where the pushrods go:
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 62
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Posted By jimh_1962

Trick flow sells the heads bare, for flat tappet...

Trick flow sells the heads bare, for flat tappet or roller. Speeedway's are bare or assembled for flat tappet. Now, I went with speedway because I could not pass up the 499.00 each price. Now, I did...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,594
Posted By jimh_1962

Yep, they are gonna replace the springs with a...

Yep, they are gonna replace the springs with a dual spring setup for .600 lift, retainers, shims and keepers. He is going to check seat pressures plus installed height.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 543
Posted By jimh_1962

2 1/2. Plus cleaned out all of the castings in...

2 1/2. Plus cleaned out all of the castings in the insides.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,030
Posted By jimh_1962

I am sure thats not needed. But it has had to get...

I am sure thats not needed. But it has had to get done from time to time. The frame was replaced so its only partly numbers matching. I guess if the next owner is only looking for the VIN to patch...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 543
Posted By jimh_1962

I still need to measure the pushrods. The lift is...

I still need to measure the pushrods. The lift is going from 550 to 600 with a dual spring to accommodate for the hydraulic roller cam. The machine shop is ordering the parts and will only need to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 05:26 PM
Replies: 62
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Posted By jimh_1962

Yep! Just in the last few weeks, I had a...

Yep!

Just in the last few weeks, I had a shop do the following:
Hot tank the block - I did spend hours cleaning the block (waste of time)
Magnaflux the block - Just insurance
Hone (I do not...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,030
Posted By jimh_1962

Ok, first .030 will work fine with the 327. You...

Ok, first .030 will work fine with the 327. You will get plenty of life left in the block for what you are looking to do. I would look at getting the crank grinded too 10/10 or something if it needs...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,594
Posted By jimh_1962

No but it must be a good sign!

No but it must be a good sign!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 543
Posted By jimh_1962

school me with 1.5 vs 1.6 rockers

I have a set of 8 1.6. I can probably find the other 8 comp cam magnums roller tip rockers. But lets just say for now, I have 8 of them. I also have a full set of comp cam magnums 1.5 roller tip...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,594
Posted By jimh_1962

The heads are at the machine shop at Terrills. He...

The heads are at the machine shop at Terrills. He will check the spring pressures, heights and whatever else he wants to check or do. Its good to have shops so close in town.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 12:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,594
Posted By jimh_1962

Summers coming! Better get on it! Thanks for...

Summers coming! Better get on it!

Thanks for the information. I am going to talk to my friend and find out what he can get.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,594
Posted By jimh_1962

Well, I will get another set of valve springs on...

Well, I will get another set of valve springs on order because I do not want any failures. Its the one thing that already has happened and caused me to do this entire rebuild. Dampeners broke and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,594
Posted By jimh_1962

How do you like it?

How do you like it?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,594
Posted By jimh_1962

I have what came from speedway. ...

I have what came from speedway.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Chevy-SBC-Assembled-Aluminum-Camel-Double-Hump-461-Cylinder-Head,379621.html
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,594
Posted By jimh_1962

I called Clay Smith first before ordering it. The...

I called Clay Smith first before ordering it. The person over the phone said they had tested this same cam with these heads were about to be released. The person over the phone recommended this cam...
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