stupid question but.........
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Yeah, and until I see that beast I ain't gonna believe it. I"ve seen several of those old boys and they are always plagued with rust and rot. The fact that you found one in that condition is amazing. Do you think Bubba ever owned it too?
My '54 panel truck looks like swiss cheese.
Originally Posted by gmg1977
yeah about 3 to 4 hrs it depends which way you go. I think it is faster to go down past the lake of the ozarks to Lebanon, then I-44 to Jo Mo.
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From: Des Allemands LA
Another question is who installed the pistons to the rods? The rods also have a "front" and "back"-this needs to be verified as well. There has been more than one piston installed backwards on more than one rod-trust me on this one. And by the way asking the question here is anything but stupid-there are alot of talented willing to help people on this site.
ltlevil
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Racer
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From: Joplin Missouri
Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Yeah I think that's how I did it last time. Have you ever heard of 'John Meyer Truck and Salvage?'
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Racer
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From: Joplin Missouri
Originally Posted by ltlevil
Another question is who installed the pistons to the rods? The rods also have a "front" and "back"-this needs to be verified as well. There has been more than one piston installed backwards on more than one rod-trust me on this one. And by the way asking the question here is anything but stupid-there are alot of talented willing to help people on this site.
ltlevil
ltlevil
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by gmg1977
Yeah I have I think they are on 7th St out towards Kansas. That is where most of them are.
That's where my trans is. I can't decide if I want to drive out to get it or have them FedEx Freight it to me. Almost same money, but time wise it'd be easier to have it delivered, and I wouldn't have to deal with all the Nascar stuff...
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From: indy indiana
just use care when start up time comes...I wiped out the cam on my first big block build...not a heck of alot of expense but pain in the ^$&$ to fix. plus time lost while excitement at first start turned to horror.
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by ghoastrider1
just use care when start up time comes...I wiped out the cam on my first big block build...not a heck of alot of expense but pain in the ^$&$ to fix. plus time lost while excitement at first start turned to horror.
Use lots and lots of a QUALITY break in lube. The cam, lifters, and all rod and crank bearings are what will need the most protection. Cover those bases and make sure evey other moving part in a fresh buld gts a good helping of break in lube.Also, a priming tip. Find an old dist. Cut most of the body off, leaving the shaft that seats down in the manifold surface. Make sure you keep an access to the inner shaft that mates with the oil pump shaft. Use a drill on this shaft to prime the engine. If it's confusing just ask me to elaborate more, but basically you're spinning the oil pump with a drill to prime the engine of oil before ever turning the starter.
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From: Florissant MO
Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Use lots and lots of a QUALITY break in lube. The cam, lifters, and all rod and crank bearings are what will need the most protection. Cover those bases and make sure evey other moving part in a fresh buld gts a good helping of break in lube.Also, a priming tip. Find an old dist. Cut most of the body off, leaving the shaft that seats down in the manifold surface. Make sure you keep an access to the inner shaft that mates with the oil pump shaft. Use a drill on this shaft to prime the engine. If it's confusing just ask me to elaborate more, but basically you're spinning the oil pump with a drill to prime the engine of oil before ever turning the starter.
I spun that poor drill until I started to see oil coming out of the heads.
I also used some GM Engine Oil Supplement in the oil for the startup and first two oil changes. First oil change was 100 miles.
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by 75 Red Vert
Autozone or Advance Auto Parts will loan you a priming tool for no charge (You have to pay a deposit, but you get it back when you turn in the tool). That is what I did on my last rebuild.
Did they have a priming tool for the big blocks too or justt he small blocks. I'm wondering for a Cad 472 I'm rebuilding.
Drifting
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From: Florissant MO
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by 75 Red Vert
Sweet...good link. Thanks.
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From: Joplin Missouri
I found a oil primer from Jeg's for about $15 that should work. My goal is to have everything assembled this weekend except for the top end. Since it is starting to get colder out I plan to take a few days off from work next week so I can knock some of the projects out on the car if I want to drive it this year. 
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by gmg1977
I found a oil primer from Jeg's for about $15 that should work. My goal is to have everything assembled this weekend except for the top end. Since it is starting to get colder out I plan to take a few days off from work next week so I can knock some of the projects out on the car if I want to drive it this year.
Great. Remember to take a few minutes every step to snap some pics. You can post them for us to see, and you can look back on them later. I've wished I took better documentation of some of the engines I've built before.
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From: Coralville Iowa
Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Use lots and lots of a QUALITY break in lube. The cam, lifters, and all rod and crank bearings are what will need the most protection. Cover those bases and make sure evey other moving part in a fresh buld gts a good helping of break in lube.Also, a priming tip. Find an old dist. Cut most of the body off, leaving the shaft that seats down in the manifold surface. Make sure you keep an access to the inner shaft that mates with the oil pump shaft. Use a drill on this shaft to prime the engine. If it's confusing just ask me to elaborate more, but basically you're spinning the oil pump with a drill to prime the engine of oil before ever turning the starter.
Dave