87 engine build

[stevestatix]

Jack, I took a picture of a problem I found. One of the bolt holes for the crank shaft cap has a hole through the bottom of it. The picture is on my facebook and here is the link. I would apprecieate it if you could take a look and let me know if this is a problem or something I dont need to worry about.

Thanks bud.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php...type=1&theater

[stevestatix]

people look at my post and problems but dont responed. Thanks for nothing.

[JCotton1]

Originally Posted by stevestatix

people look at my post and problems but dont responed. Thanks for nothing.

Sorry Steve, I missed it... but I saw this one!! What journal is that? I don't see anything wrong, never noticed if any journals ran a hole all the way through. I'll look at one in the shop..

[stevestatix]

Thank you for the response, I have been very frusterated with this project since it is my first time attempting this in depth of an engine project and when I come across things I dont understand, it bugs me.

This is the second journal back from the front. Passenger side bolt hole. as you can see the allen key fits through it. It is a rough hole and doesnt appear to be from tapping the treads out. i just want to make sure that I am not going to be building something that has a problem and will be needing to be taken apart for something I could of caught early.

Again, sorry for the asshole comment. Im sure you have ran into your fair share of problems.

[JCotton1]

Originally Posted by stevestatix

Thank you for the response, I have been very frusterated with this project since it is my first time attempting this in depth of an engine project and when I come across things I dont understand, it bugs me.

This is the second journal back from the front. Passenger side bolt hole. as you can see the allen key fits through it. It is a rough hole and doesnt appear to be from tapping the treads out. i just want to make sure that I am not going to be building something that has a problem and will be needing to be taken apart for something I could of caught early.

Again, sorry for the asshole comment. Im sure you have ran into your fair share of problems.

hehehe, no problem, we all need a wake-up call sometime... I'll check that hole out today on another block if I can..

[stevestatix]

Posted some pictures of different parts in my other thread.

[stevestatix]

Machinist mentioned that the rocker arms with their plastic stopper dont look to good. Recommended that i upgrade to roller rockers but isnt pushing it on me, just keeping me informed. Looking for your thoughts.

Block cleaned and bored .20
Glass beaded intake and pleneum
Cleaned and ported heads
3 angle valve job
new comp cams full kit 212/212
crank 10-10 grind
diamond pistons, i need to order these from you today.
42lb injectors
will be getting scat rods and other items from you also.

[JCotton1]

Originally Posted by stevestatix

Machinist mentioned that the rocker arms with their plastic stopper dont look to good. Recommended that i upgrade to roller rockers but isnt pushing it on me, just keeping me informed. Looking for your thoughts.

Block cleaned and bored .20
Glass beaded intake and pleneum
Cleaned and ported heads
3 angle valve job
new comp cams full kit 212/212
crank 10-10 grind
diamond pistons, i need to order these from you today.
42lb injectors
will be getting scat rods and other items from you also.

The stock rockers are fine in that condition, for the record. But yes I do recommend the T&D roller rockers, especially going with the roller cam. We also carry them as well..

[stevestatix]

I have my engine back from the shop. Starting the rebuild process and would like to know if there are any tips i should know. I have engine assy lube, torque wrench, engine stand / lift, alot of tools, the Peter Hoffman Buick Tubo Engine book.

i am reusing all the crank journal caps and bolts, is that a good idea? I am plasti-gauging them down with a light coat of oil on the bolts, again is this right?

i have been watching this video series on youtube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap6dxOmNs6M, it seems to bring alot of insight to a re-build. Are they doing it right? I hope im not setting myself up for failure. Thanks for the help and info.

Hopefully if anyone reads this and can help will put in their two cents....we will see. Also i will be up untill i cannot go any farther so call me if you want to.

910-787-5430
Steve
call anytime EST

[JCotton1]

Originally Posted by stevestatix

I have my engine back from the shop. Starting the rebuild process and would like to know if there are any tips i should know. I have engine assy lube, torque wrench, engine stand / lift, alot of tools, the Peter Hoffman Buick Tubo Engine book.

i am reusing all the crank journal caps and bolts, is that a good idea? I am plasti-gauging them down with a light coat of oil on the bolts, again is this right?

You have too, sounds like the block wasn't line bored.. sounds ok

i have been watching this video series on youtube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap6dxOmNs6M, it seems to bring alot of insight to a re-build. Are they doing it right? I hope im not setting myself up for failure. Thanks for the help and info.

Looks ok, just remember that a 350 chevy spec is not a turbo buick V6 spec. We actually have all of our rotating assemblies assembled by our engine builder, we do the rest.

Hopefully if anyone reads this and can help will put in their two cents....we will see. Also i will be up untill i cannot go any farther so call me if you want to.

Hows it going, I just realized, it sounds like you already did this..

910-787-5430
Steve
call anytime EST

Let us know if you need any help..