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Re: My first build! Guidance is always welcomed.
« Reply #30 on: March 09 2014, 11:36:21 AM »
If the heads are off, I would think polishing the stems might be a good idea...if they are on the engine, I might not go to much trouble other than wiping them down with solvent.  I tend to be lazy these days and often regret it.

I have always put the pan on first.

Definitely no sealer on the cover over the gears.  If I used any on the cover to block gasket, it would be paper thin smear to fill any minor scars in the surface and I would let it set 15 minutes before attaching the cover so I could get the cover off again some day...silicone can be a terrific glue in some cases.

No need to remove the ecm...just unplug the orange ecm memory wire by the battery so there is no voltage to the ecm to be sure the memory is wiped from the prior chip

For an audible alarm it can go under the dash by your knee or on the side of the instrument pod above the radio..just try to aim the speaker so you can hear it
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« Reply #31 on: March 09 2014, 04:12:51 PM »
When I have the option I put the timing cover on first. then trim the gasket flush, then add the pan.    If you put the pan on first, you might have to pull the locating dowels out of the block to get the cover to go on without buggering up the pan gasket (or Right Stuff if you omit the gasket)

Don't forget to check your pickup to pan clearance too.
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Re: My first build! Guidance is always welcomed.
« Reply #32 on: March 09 2014, 07:42:42 PM »
Good deal...respons es were appreciated. Well tomorrow is valve stem seals and putting heads on, I need to so some homework on the head tightening process for the studs.
I was a little baffled that the exhaust valves don't have seals..., on another note I'm not sure if the Harland Sharp 1.55 RR's will require the rocker pedestals to be trimmed up for clearance...I would rather do that off the block to keep the shavings away. Hopefully those will come in soon.
Bad news,,,I found my crank pulley assembly has a crack right along the top off the key way...sucks cause I wasn't for buying anything else. Uhhhg!
 
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Re: My first build! Guidance is always welcomed.
« Reply #33 on: March 09 2014, 07:52:53 PM »
Pedestals have to be clearanced to fit the Harland Sharps. Stock exhaust valves require no seals.
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« Reply #34 on: March 09 2014, 08:00:32 PM »
Thanks for the info, just figured out as my crack is in the harmonic balancer along the key way, I noticed Cottons sell a used stock one for $80, are all balancers stock made the same or are the holes drilled in them different for every motor. Thanks! Any thoughts on the pick below for replacing my stock balancer?
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Re: My first build! Guidance is always welcomed.
« Reply #35 on: March 09 2014, 10:28:55 PM »
I'm betting one of the guys on here have a good used stocker.
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« Reply #36 on: March 09 2014, 10:32:45 PM »
Does the line below on this invoice that says "OUTSIDE LABOR BALANCE ROTATING ASSEMBLY" mean my engine is internally balanced....I need to know this for my balancer purchase. thanks!
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« Reply #37 on: March 09 2014, 10:36:33 PM »
Quote from: Scoobum on March 09 2014, 10:28:55 PM
I'm betting one of the guys on here have a good used stocker.
That would be great, however I don't mind spending a few bucks to get a reliable harmonic, I heard and have seen pictures of other obliterating the front cover.
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« Reply #38 on: March 10 2014, 02:50:30 PM »
Ok so after I did some homework this is what I came up with, only agrivation is putting the car off for another week. This is a BHJ external balancer, I don't know much about them except the fact they're way to expensive, I hope I made the best decision.
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Re: My first build! Guidance is always welcomed.
« Reply #39 on: March 10 2014, 04:29:24 PM »
What items were balanced?
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Re: My first build! Guidance is always welcomed.
« Reply #40 on: March 10 2014, 04:38:22 PM »
Quote from: Scoobum on March 10 2014, 04:29:24 PM
What items were balanced?
Your guess is good as mine, I was going to try calling the builder.
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« Reply #41 on: March 10 2014, 04:40:02 PM »
Since after to wait on parts... No use wasting the day away, how bout bumper filler time...hehe
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Re: My first build! Guidance is always welcomed.
« Reply #42 on: March 10 2014, 04:56:28 PM »
Quote from: bcn30141 on March 10 2014, 02:50:30 PM
Ok so after I did some homework this is what I came up with, only agrivation is putting the car off for another week. This is a BHJ external balancer, I don't know much about them except the fact they're way to expensive, I hope I made the best decision.

That is what I have on one of my cars.  It is a balancer and dampener.  Nice piece!
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Re: My first build! Guidance is always welcomed.
« Reply #43 on: March 10 2014, 06:55:23 PM »
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Re: My first build! Guidance is always welcomed.
« Reply #44 on: March 10 2014, 06:58:05 PM »
Quote from: Forzfed on March 10 2014, 04:56:28 PM
Quote from: bcn30141 on March 10 2014, 02:50:30 PM
Ok so after I did some homework this is what I came up with, only agrivation is putting the car off for another week. This is a BHJ external balancer, I don't know much about them except the fact they're way to expensive, I hope I made the best decision.

That is what I have on one of my cars.  It is a balancer and dampener.  Nice piece!


Is all you had to do is bolt on or  did you have to balance it in any way? Thanks!
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