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Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: slicksport88 on May 11, 2007, 12:07:03 AM
So I finally got around to snagging an HO out of a Lincoln Mark and got it all torn down. Sent the block and heads out for cleaning and machining. Ordered up a summit rebuild kit along with double roller timing chain,roller rockers (thanks cougarman!) and ARP bolts. So where's the 347 you ask? Oh it's in the near future. Since I got some dough to play with Im going the 302 route first to lay waste to a few imports out at the local track. In the meantime here's some pics of the build in progress. Still need to pull the bird in the garage to pull the old motor so im still slackin there. Oh yeah there's going to be a nice little surprise for the motor when im done but I'll save that for when the time comes. :evilgrin:
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: slicksport88 on May 11, 2007, 12:08:54 AM
More...
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: slicksport88 on May 11, 2007, 12:10:30 AM
And last 3...
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: 84 Fila on May 11, 2007, 12:17:37 AM
Give us a clue on the supprise:beatyoass:
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: thunderjet302 on May 11, 2007, 12:20:12 AM
Oooo purdy :D
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: tireshredder on May 11, 2007, 12:22:09 AM
Black?  How are you going to see oil leaks then? :D
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: cougrrr302 on May 11, 2007, 12:42:58 AM
Quote from: tireshredder;146408
Black?  How are you going to see oil leaks then? :D


Spots on the driveway.;)
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: slicksport88 on May 11, 2007, 06:53:16 AM
Quote from: tireshredder;146408
Black?  How are you going to see oil leaks then? :D


If I have oil leaks after putting an engine together, I have no business building one in the first place. :hick:  But seriously the only problems I have ever had with oil leaks was valve cover gaskets or a rear main seal. And to solve the valve cover issue I use the metal frame gaskets with the bonded O-ring in em. Those things kick ass when it comes to no leaks. And the rear main? Well I spend a weekend dropping the tranny putting in a new one. BTW im buttstuff about oil leaks. :beatyoass:
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: dominator on May 11, 2007, 08:36:45 AM
Lookin good,you will love the power differance the ho makes.
As for surprises i'm thinking.....supercharger????
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: Chuck W on May 11, 2007, 08:39:38 AM
Electric turbocharger?
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: slicksport88 on May 11, 2007, 10:27:50 AM
Quote from: Chuck W;146449
Electric turbocharger?


Close! Toro electric leaf blower plugged into my AC inverter in the car. :hick:  ummm no just kidding. reminds me of that streetfire video where they would dyno cars using a leafblower.
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: Bob on May 12, 2007, 10:14:22 AM
Quote from: slicksport88;146441
If I have oil leaks after putting an engine together, I have no business building one in the first place. :hick:  But seriously the only problems I have ever had with oil leaks was valve cover gaskets or a rear main seal. And to solve the valve cover issue I use the metal frame gaskets with the bonded O-ring in em. Those things kick ass when it comes to no leaks. And the rear main? Well I spend a weekend dropping the tranny putting in a new one. BTW im buttstuff about oil leaks. :beatyoass:


Those valve cover gaskets are nice, reusable too :)
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: vinnietbird on May 12, 2007, 10:43:34 AM
I got the blue rubber ones from Fel Pro.I love them.The factory style metal/bonded rubber alre also great.It's nice to be able to remove and re-install the valve covers without sealant and new gaskets.Just use them over and over.I also use the one piece oil pan gasket.Another piece I'm glad I bought.
Title: Progress pics of the engine
Post by: slicksport88 on May 13, 2007, 05:33:18 PM
Here's some more updated pics. Installed the oil pan, front cover, water pump, bbk headers, and the chuck w motor mounts. probably do the intake some time this week. enjoy.
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