Finally, pistons are in....
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St. Jude Donor '09
Finally, pistons are in....
Seems like I've been working on this engine a loooong time and I still have a looong way to go. I think though that the block prep, crank, pistons and ring install were the most tedious of this rebuild. With all the clearances & measurements over and over again. From this point on I think it'll be a lot less mental. It's a big relief for me getting to this point.
[Modified by 1970 Stingray, 11:43 AM 5/31/2003]
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Re: Finally, pistons are in.... (1970 Stingray)
Ahh......it was only a dream.
Nice work Len. Did you do this already this morning. I have the radiator hoses off this morning but have done no big work yet.
Nice work Len. Did you do this already this morning. I have the radiator hoses off this morning but have done no big work yet.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Finally, pistons are in.... (Eddie 70)
Yeah Eddie, just finished up a while ago. I had two done already and the rings were gapped. All I really needed to do was confirm the ring orientation per side and install them. As you know it's a lot more complicated than I just stated. :lol:
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Re: Finally, pistons are in.... (Gordonm)
Woohoo your making some good progress Len :hurray:
I spoke with the enigine builder today. It looks like we could be seeing some progress starting here soon too :D .
:cheers:
I spoke with the enigine builder today. It looks like we could be seeing some progress starting here soon too :D .
:cheers:
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Re: Finally, pistons are in.... (1970 Stingray)
Len:
I hate to be the party pooper but your pistons are in upside down..... :jester just trying to give you a heart attack Len :) .
Seriously though, everything looks great. You'll be very happy with the finished product I'm sure. :cheers:
I hate to be the party pooper but your pistons are in upside down..... :jester just trying to give you a heart attack Len :) .
Seriously though, everything looks great. You'll be very happy with the finished product I'm sure. :cheers:
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Finally, pistons are in.... (Flareside)
Thanks guys. Bence you are way too funny. I had to rush into the kitchen to get my nitroglycerine tablets after I read that! :lol:
Well, I was on a rolll, so I did the timing chain/cover and a little mock-up with the heads.
Well, I was on a rolll, so I did the timing chain/cover and a little mock-up with the heads.
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Re: Finally, pistons are in.... (1970 Stingray)
Looking good. You are well on the way to doing making some BB noise.
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Re: Finally, pistons are in.... (Eddie 70)
Oh man I'm starting to get BB envy :D . Len that thing is going to look as good as it'll go :yesnod: !! :thumbs:
[Modified by SmokedTires, 8:20 PM 5/31/2003]
[Modified by SmokedTires, 8:20 PM 5/31/2003]
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Re: Finally, pistons are in.... (Corey 68)
Looks great Len. :thumbs:
What size dome did you go with?
:cheers:
What size dome did you go with?
:cheers:
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Re: Finally, pistons are in.... (SmokedTires)
Oh man I'm starting to get BB envy
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St. Jude Donor '03
Re: Finally, pistons are in.... (1970 Stingray)
Looks good Len, now maybe the nightmares will stop. :D
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Re: Finally, pistons are in.... (Eddie 70)
Oh man I'm starting to get BB envy
Same here Smokedtires.
Same here Smokedtires.
My mind keeps drifting towards that BB swap.
Great job! :thumbs:
looking forward to seeing the road test! :steering:
