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JayB331 · 01-14-2014, 08:47 AM

Cleaned up and measured the deck clearance on the passenger side pistons last night. They're all running between .020" and .024" down. Gonna clean up the drivers side tonight and re-measure everything.

JayB331 · 01-14-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Yea i have the playoffs on my mind a bit too.

I'm guessing Go Seahawks?

swamp rat · 01-14-2014, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JayB331

I'm guessing Go Seahawks?

Um..... Yea! LOL!

JayB331 · 01-16-2014, 12:05 PM

Well, it looks like I'll be replacing the cam in this engine. 2 lobes going flat, 2 scuffed lifters, and 1 lifter with a broken retainer. First thing I did when I bought the truck was change all of the fluids and the engine oil was filthy. The good news is, so far, everything else looks to be in good shape. I'm going to pull a couple of main caps and check the bearings tonight.

JayB331 · 01-17-2014, 01:09 PM

Checked a couple of the mains last night, the crankshaft and bearings look good. I'm going to go ahead and change the rear main seal while I'm this far into it. I pulled the trigger on a Comp Cams Nostalgia Plus 300HP cam last night. My goal is to have it back running by Super Bowl Sunday

JayB331 · 01-18-2014, 07:27 PM

Got a lot done in the past couple of days. The block's painted as well as the oil pan, timing cover, harmonic balancer, and alternator bracket. I cc'd the heads yesterday evening and each chamber is 76-77 cc's. The pistons are averaging .023" in the hole. I'm going with Clevite Nitroseal head gaskets with a compressed thickness of .026" giving me a quench area of .049". Plugging all the numbers in the trusty old DCR calculator gives me a static CR of 8.94 to 1 and a dynamic CR of 7.56 to 1. Just waiting on parts now!

So this afternoon, me and a buddy of mine changed out the front springs. Did away with the stock front springs and blocks and put a set of 2.5" front springs in her.

swamp rat · 01-18-2014, 09:36 PM

Keep at it, its starting to motivate me!

JayB331 · 01-18-2014, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Keep at it, its starting to motivate me!

By the way, Go Seahawks!

JayB331 · 01-21-2014, 05:35 PM

Well, I found another unexpected issue with the motor. Most of my parts are in (still waiting on the cam and lifters) and I've finished painting the engine and detailing the engine compartment, so last night I checked the end play on my crankshaft and it's running .021" to .022". I thought about possibly putting in a .010" oversized thrust bearing, but that would leave me at .011" to .012", which is a little out of spec. I talked with the guys at Performance USA and they recommended against it, especially since I have a manual transmission. So they hooked me up with a local machine shop and I got a .020/.020 crank and a set of matching bearings for $140. I think I'm finally through spending money on the motor!

swamp rat · 01-21-2014, 07:33 PM

Good thing you checked the end play before putting it back together!

JayB331 · 01-23-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Good thing you checked the end play before putting it back together!

You got that right!

New crankshaft is installed. .006" end play. That's more like it!

JayB331 · 01-23-2014, 05:45 PM

I gave my headers to my buddy Jeff last week to get them ceramic coated. Just went by his shop and picked them up!

swamp rat · 01-23-2014, 07:33 PM

Plenty of assembly lube used after checking end play right?

The headers look sweet! I wish i had some buddies that worked in auto body right now.

JayB331 · 01-27-2014, 12:52 PM

Mocked up the motor yesterday, still waiting on the cam and lifters

JayB331 · 02-03-2014, 01:12 PM

Motor's back together. Gonna prime her up tonight. Plan on putting it back in tomorrow after work

JayB331 · 02-04-2014, 11:13 PM

Motor's back in. I'll be posting pics in the next couple of days. Plan on breaking in the cam Friday evening

JayB331 · 02-05-2014, 11:37 PM

Getting close!

JayB331 · 02-09-2014, 12:04 PM

Broke in the camshaft yesterday. Changed the break in oil, set the timing, and took her for a spin. Running like a champ! I get my hood back from the painter tomorrow evening.

swamp rat · 02-09-2014, 07:53 PM

Great news!

JayB331 · 02-09-2014, 09:19 PM

Thanks Rat! I understand you had some health issues. Hope everything is OK

JayB331 · 02-09-2014, 09:37 PM

I've been asked to help on a side project for my buddy David. He just purchased a '64 Malibu project for his wife. 54,000 miles, all original, 283 Powerglide. The car's been sitting for about 18 months. We got it running but are chasing a major vacuum leak, 10" at idle. Yeah I know, it's not a truck but it's a Chevy!

JayB331 · 02-18-2014, 09:04 AM

More engine pics

JayB331 · 03-15-2014, 07:28 PM

A few pics from the beach

swamp rat · 03-15-2014, 09:22 PM

Sweet!

JayB331 · 06-20-2014, 02:47 PM

Pic of my truck next to my buddy T-Dub's '62 Nova out at the beach a couple of nights ago

01-14-2014, 08:47 AM	#26
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Cleaned up and measured the deck clearance on the passenger side pistons last night. They're all running between .020" and .024" down. Gonna clean up the drivers side tonight and re-measure everything. Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

01-16-2014, 12:05 PM	#29
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Well, it looks like I'll be replacing the cam in this engine. 2 lobes going flat, 2 scuffed lifters, and 1 lifter with a broken retainer. First thing I did when I bought the truck was change all of the fluids and the engine oil was filthy. The good news is, so far, everything else looks to be in good shape. I'm going to pull a couple of main caps and check the bearings tonight. Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684 Last edited by JayB331; 01-16-2014 at 12:12 PM.

01-17-2014, 01:09 PM	#30
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Checked a couple of the mains last night, the crankshaft and bearings look good. I'm going to go ahead and change the rear main seal while I'm this far into it. I pulled the trigger on a Comp Cams Nostalgia Plus 300HP cam last night. My goal is to have it back running by Super Bowl Sunday __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

01-18-2014, 07:27 PM	#31
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Got a lot done in the past couple of days. The block's painted as well as the oil pan, timing cover, harmonic balancer, and alternator bracket. I cc'd the heads yesterday evening and each chamber is 76-77 cc's. The pistons are averaging .023" in the hole. I'm going with Clevite Nitroseal head gaskets with a compressed thickness of .026" giving me a quench area of .049". Plugging all the numbers in the trusty old DCR calculator gives me a static CR of 8.94 to 1 and a dynamic CR of 7.56 to 1. Just waiting on parts now! So this afternoon, me and a buddy of mine changed out the front springs. Did away with the stock front springs and blocks and put a set of 2.5" front springs in her. Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

01-18-2014, 09:36 PM	#32
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Keep at it, its starting to motivate me! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-21-2014, 05:35 PM	#34
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Well, I found another unexpected issue with the motor. Most of my parts are in (still waiting on the cam and lifters) and I've finished painting the engine and detailing the engine compartment, so last night I checked the end play on my crankshaft and it's running .021" to .022". I thought about possibly putting in a .010" oversized thrust bearing, but that would leave me at .011" to .012", which is a little out of spec. I talked with the guys at Performance USA and they recommended against it, especially since I have a manual transmission. So they hooked me up with a local machine shop and I got a .020/.020 crank and a set of matching bearings for $140. I think I'm finally through spending money on the motor! __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

01-21-2014, 07:33 PM	#35
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Good thing you checked the end play before putting it back together! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-23-2014, 05:45 PM	#37
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB I gave my headers to my buddy Jeff last week to get them ceramic coated. Just went by his shop and picked them up! Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

01-23-2014, 07:33 PM	#38
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Plenty of assembly lube used after checking end play right? The headers look sweet! I wish i had some buddies that worked in auto body right now. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-27-2014, 12:52 PM	#39
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Mocked up the motor yesterday, still waiting on the cam and lifters Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

02-03-2014, 01:12 PM	#40
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Motor's back together. Gonna prime her up tonight. Plan on putting it back in tomorrow after work Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

02-04-2014, 11:13 PM	#41
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Motor's back in. I'll be posting pics in the next couple of days. Plan on breaking in the cam Friday evening Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684 Last edited by JayB331; 09-20-2014 at 12:53 PM.

02-05-2014, 11:37 PM	#42
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Getting close! Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

02-09-2014, 12:04 PM	#43
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Broke in the camshaft yesterday. Changed the break in oil, set the timing, and took her for a spin. Running like a champ! I get my hood back from the painter tomorrow evening. Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

02-09-2014, 07:53 PM	#44
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Great news! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's



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02-09-2014, 09:19 PM	#45
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Thanks Rat! I understand you had some health issues. Hope everything is OK __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

02-09-2014, 09:37 PM	#46
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB I've been asked to help on a side project for my buddy David. He just purchased a '64 Malibu project for his wife. 54,000 miles, all original, 283 Powerglide. The car's been sitting for about 18 months. We got it running but are chasing a major vacuum leak, 10" at idle. Yeah I know, it's not a truck but it's a Chevy! Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

02-18-2014, 09:04 AM	#47
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB More engine pics Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

03-15-2014, 07:28 PM	#48
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB A few pics from the beach Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

03-15-2014, 09:22 PM	#49
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Sweet! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

06-20-2014, 02:47 PM	#50
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: Project '67 Clone SWB Pic of my truck next to my buddy T-Dub's '62 Nova out at the beach a couple of nights ago Attached Images __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

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