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Old 09-11-2021, 2:54pm   #21
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the T-bucket I had.... the block was made into a roller. Not hard to do or expensive, either.
Wonder how, the engine I have has keepers around the lifters...look like figger 8's keeping adjacent roller lifters from turning in the block.....and of course the metal keeper holding the figger 8 fitting pieces in place....but that keeper has some bolts into what looks like would be a different block casting than other non roller cam engines......I poured water into it full up this AM, and it leaked a bit outta where I taped off the lower water holes.....BUT, I going to take a chance that in fact the block is right, and somehow going to get it over to your Dad's shop there, and let them check it out more better.....


too mutch other non related crap going on, that interfears with this, though....so maybe before I kick off.....

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Wonder how, the engine I have has keepers around the lifters...look like figger 8's keeping adjacent roller lifters from turning in the block.....and of course the metal keeper holding the figger 8 fitting pieces in place....but that keeper has some bolts into what looks like would be a different block casting than other non roller cam engines......I poured water into it full up this AM, and it leaked a bit outta where I taped off the lower water holes.....BUT, I going to take a chance that in fact the block is right, and somehow going to get it over to your Dad's shop there, and let them check it out more better.....


too mutch other non related crap going on, that interfears with this, though....so maybe before I kick off.....

Dad said something I've been trying to tell you in this thread... he can't diagnose the motor without seeing it.
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Dad said something I've been trying to tell you in this thread... he can't diagnose the motor without seeing it.
THAT is obvious......BUT I have some difficulty getting the block to the shop for his inspection....which I think after my test this AM, is worth the effort...the block did not leak into the oil sump when filling the water jack pretty full

blocking the lower passages at head deck height....so to get it over there for a final judgement.....say it was leaking bad....just scrap it.....WHY ME??
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It's obvious that you love this car, and that's cool...

If it was me, I would ditch this headache of an engine and just buy a simple crate motor with a carb and call it a day.
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It's obvious that you love this car, and that's cool...

If it was me, I would ditch this headache of an engine and just buy a simple crate motor with a carb and call it a day.
ZZ4 with Holley Projection is cheap enough.
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ZZ4 with Holley Projection is cheap enough.
Nah, I got an LT1 injection from early 90's with the HEI up top in back, and so no plastic over the LT injection...makes for good stares from folks....

SO FINALLY got rid of some flooring material outta the garage, so I can move other crap outta the way, and get this engine over to your Dad's place there Critterus.....
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It's obvious that you love this car, and that's cool...

If it was me, I would ditch this headache of an engine and just buy a simple crate motor with a carb and call it a day.
And dad has a monster of a 350 roller sitting at his house ready for car. Has electric fuel pump, too.
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And dad has a monster of a 350 roller sitting at his house ready for car. Has electric fuel pump, too.
How mutch?? maybe just simpler....watt cam?? I wood like to keep my unique injection setup....obviously....
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How mutch?? maybe just simpler....watt cam?? I wood like to keep my unique injection setup....obviously....
I can't remember to tell the truth.
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Can you call and ask?? please.....It just may simplify the entire operation

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When I had my '73 I had a 350 roller block built with Vortec heads and an AEM Holley Double Pumper with HEI. Engine dyno a shade under 450 Horsepower. Car really could scoot.
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That's probably what I would do.
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Can you call and ask?? please.....It just may simplify the entire operation

I'll talk to him when he gets back from St. Augustine.
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I'll talk to him when he gets back from St. Augustine.
Called your Dad at the shop this AM, so Wed. PM/afternoon I calling him and going over the see that engine.....and putting off any more activity on my old engine.....He gave me a good price on it 900 bux.....hell of a lot simpler than me busting my old ass trying to get the junk I have back together....

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Called your Dad at the shop this AM, so Wed. PM/afternoon I calling him and going over the see that engine.....and putting off any more activity on my old engine.....He gave me a good price on it 900 bux.....hell of a lot simpler than me busting my old ass trying to get the junk I have back together....

Now we’re talking.
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How mutch?? maybe just simpler....watt cam?? I wood like to keep my unique injection setup....obviously....
You should consider ditching the water injection setup.....car will probably run, or run better, plus you won't be as concerned about rusting out the inside of your engine.

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You should consider ditching the water injection setup.....car will probably run, or run better, plus you won't be as concerned about rusting out the inside of your engine.

I just feel so STOOOPID for using tap water in the engine, adding just enough anti freeze to get through a FLORIDUH winter......and not knowing the combo of metals makes internal corrosion SO bad that the block gets destroyed.....

????? another friend told me about that, need used distilled WATER.....lovely......

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I just feel so STOOOPID for using tap water in the engine, adding just enough anti freeze to get through a FLORIDUH winter......and not knowing the combo of metals makes internal corrosion SO bad that the block gets destroyed.....

????? another friend told me about that, need used distilled WATER.....lovely......

Distilled water is cheaper than tap water, just not as convenient.
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