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Longhorn Man · 09-20-2004, 09:48 PM

OK, I need a set of rings, rod and main bearings, oil pump, and maybe a small cam.
I also need to be on the low side of cheap. I know we are talking miricals here, but, does anyone have a link or a number (for local to Columbus Ohio) for real; cheap parts? I don't want junk that will blow out is 5,000 miles...but I have pocket lint to spend onm this sucker.
Anyone?

Longhorn Man · 09-20-2004, 09:53 PM

I guess a low dollar timing chain would be wise too....double roller. I know the parts stores will have that for 20-ish bucks.
But any words on brands to avoid?

dubie · 09-20-2004, 09:57 PM

man I wish I lived in the USA for parts. You guys get your stuff cheap!!
My timing chain was on sale for $65

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-20-2004, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dubie

man I wish I lived in the USA for parts. You guys get your stuff cheap!!
My timing chain was on sale for $65

NO YOU DON'T, WE DON'T HAVE SNOW.

cableguy0 · 09-20-2004, 10:48 PM

andy summit has the melling oil pump for 25 bucks. check your pms and what size are your rod and main bearing do you know? i have ones sitting here that im never going to use would get rid of em real cheap if they will work for ya. the mains are .010 under and the rods are .030 under they are federal mogul. summit has rebuild kits listed with pistons all gaskets bearings oil pump rings and freeze plugs for 210 for the cheapest one listed for a sbc with hypereutectic pistons. also check out northern auto parts http://www.northernautoparts.com/ they have cheap prices and if you upgrade from there very basic kits you can get decent stuff

Longhorn Man · 09-20-2004, 11:49 PM

This is a virgin block, and will remain so. Pretty much all I'm doing is a hone and re-ring, and the main and rod bearings. That's all I need to do...but I may do a cam too.
Cableguy, ignore the PM i sent you...now I know the 'who' that you were refering to.

cableguy0 · 09-21-2004, 12:29 AM

already sent a pm its a different who than the one in my reply here

supercheyenne · 09-21-2004, 12:58 AM

Did you try Northern Auto Parts?
http://www.northernautoparts.com/

68C15 · 09-21-2004, 02:57 AM

ohh yess. northern auto parts. SBC 350 kit for $155!
they buy from manufacturer in VERY large quantity. when I did mine last winter they had over 300 sets of pistons in stock & normally do.

Tx Firefighter · 09-21-2004, 04:02 AM

NAPA sells a real basic SBC refresh kit (rods, mains, rings, and gaskets). Last one I bought was 80 bucks. Trick is to get the right parts guy. Some like to stick it to you, others will give you a break.

weasel29gm · 09-21-2004, 04:04 AM

Andy, go to Jegs... I priced both bearings, rings and gaskets around $115. Coyles gear set $ 20-25 same on oil pump. Cam and lifters $ 100-115. Don't have a catalog at the desk. All prices subject to '' Weasel's Findin' Fee '' LOL!!!!!!. I'm gonna go that route on my next build.

Longhorn Man · 09-21-2004, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

NAPA sells a real basic SBC refresh kit (rods, mains, rings, and gaskets). Last one I bought was 80 bucks. Trick is to get the right parts guy. Some like to stick it to you, others will give you a break.

Would I be askin too much if I asked for a part number?
This is right up my alley.

Tx Firefighter · 09-21-2004, 04:06 AM

Andy, the kit box is long gone. Your NAPA will offer great choices. Tell the guy you need to shop for a NAPA engine kit. You can upgrade to bigger and better parts too for a very decent fee. Like add 30 bucks for an RV cam or whatever.

Also, Summit cams are like 80ish bucks and include lifters too.

Longhorn Man · 09-21-2004, 04:09 AM

Cool, thanks. I'll have to talk to them tomorow.
Well...maybe I should get the town car running first, it DOES have the friggen motor in the trunk

*1972C10* · 09-21-2004, 05:14 AM

I get my cloyes timing chains at oriellys they come with lifetime warranty and there priced close to jegs. autozone sells meiling HV55 oil pumps too last one i got was like 25 bucks They sell dynagear timing chains wich are a decent brand but doenst have notched for advancement.

09-20-2004, 09:48 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	best internal parts for the dollar? OK, I need a set of rings, rod and main bearings, oil pump, and maybe a small cam. I also need to be on the low side of cheap. I know we are talking miricals here, but, does anyone have a link or a number (for local to Columbus Ohio) for real; cheap parts? I don't want junk that will blow out is 5,000 miles...but I have pocket lint to spend onm this sucker. Anyone?

09-20-2004, 09:57 PM	#3
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	man I wish I lived in the USA for parts. You guys get your stuff cheap!! My timing chain was on sale for $65 __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

09-20-2004, 10:48 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	andy summit has the melling oil pump for 25 bucks. check your pms and what size are your rod and main bearing do you know? i have ones sitting here that im never going to use would get rid of em real cheap if they will work for ya. the mains are .010 under and the rods are .030 under they are federal mogul. summit has rebuild kits listed with pistons all gaskets bearings oil pump rings and freeze plugs for 210 for the cheapest one listed for a sbc with hypereutectic pistons. also check out northern auto parts http://www.northernautoparts.com/ they have cheap prices and if you upgrade from there very basic kits you can get decent stuff __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member. Last edited by cableguy0; 09-20-2004 at 10:54 PM.

09-21-2004, 12:29 AM	#7
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	already sent a pm its a different who than the one in my reply here __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

09-21-2004, 02:57 AM	#9
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	ohh yess. northern auto parts. SBC 350 kit for $155! they buy from manufacturer in VERY large quantity. when I did mine last winter they had over 300 sets of pistons in stock & normally do. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card Last edited by 68C15; 09-21-2004 at 02:59 AM.

09-20-2004, 09:53 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I guess a low dollar timing chain would be wise too....double roller. I know the parts stores will have that for 20-ish bucks. But any words on brands to avoid?

09-20-2004, 11:49 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	This is a virgin block, and will remain so. Pretty much all I'm doing is a hone and re-ring, and the main and rod bearings. That's all I need to do...but I may do a cam too. Cableguy, ignore the PM i sent you...now I know the 'who' that you were refering to.

09-21-2004, 12:58 AM	#8
supercheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Newton, KS, U.S.A. Posts: 1,142	Did you try Northern Auto Parts? http://www.northernautoparts.com/

09-21-2004, 04:02 AM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	NAPA sells a real basic SBC refresh kit (rods, mains, rings, and gaskets). Last one I bought was 80 bucks. Trick is to get the right parts guy. Some like to stick it to you, others will give you a break. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-21-2004, 04:04 AM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	Andy, go to Jegs... I priced both bearings, rings and gaskets around $115. Coyles gear set $ 20-25 same on oil pump. Cam and lifters $ 100-115. Don't have a catalog at the desk. All prices subject to '' Weasel's Findin' Fee '' LOL!!!!!!. I'm gonna go that route on my next build. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

09-21-2004, 04:06 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Andy, the kit box is long gone. Your NAPA will offer great choices. Tell the guy you need to shop for a NAPA engine kit. You can upgrade to bigger and better parts too for a very decent fee. Like add 30 bucks for an RV cam or whatever. Also, Summit cams are like 80ish bucks and include lifters too. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-21-2004, 04:09 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Cool, thanks. I'll have to talk to them tomorow. Well...maybe I should get the town car running first, it DOES have the friggen motor in the trunk

09-21-2004, 05:14 AM	#15
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I get my cloyes timing chains at oriellys they come with lifetime warranty and there priced close to jegs. autozone sells meiling HV55 oil pumps too last one i got was like 25 bucks They sell dynagear timing chains wich are a decent brand but doenst have notched for advancement.



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