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General Discussion / Re: What did he just say?
« Last post by Da67goatman on Today at 08:55:10 PM »
Most insurance covers a key replacement a year.  You might have to just send them the bill and ask for reimbursement.  It's nice to actually get something for all that money you give them.  I don't know why anyone would have only one key for a car, but so many are sold with just one.
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Performance / Re: Connecting rod bearing clearance
« Last post by VileZambonie on Today at 06:57:38 PM »
From what you describe you have good measurements but want to increase tolerance (which is loosening yes) to accommodate 15w40... Why? Have you seen what 1000 plus HP engines run for motor oil? You choose the oil to fit the engine, you don't build the engine to fit an oil.
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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: 357 (350 - .40 Over) Build Questions Etc
« Last post by Mike81K10 on Today at 02:30:53 PM »
I sure hope so!
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General Discussion / Re: What did he just say?
« Last post by Shifty on Today at 11:32:21 AM »
I used to cut keys in the 80's, at the parts store I worked at...the blanks cost less a dime apiece, and took me about 2 minutes to do...
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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: 357 (350 - .40 Over) Build Questions Etc
« Last post by Shifty on Today at 11:29:28 AM »
Looking like it can't wait to run.... 8)
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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: 357 (350 - .40 Over) Build Questions Etc
« Last post by Mike81K10 on May 19, 2024, 08:34:05 PM »
I worked on my engine a little bit today and will probably put it in my truck this week. I installed the flywheel, water pump, made sure it was TDC, and installed the valve covers (hardware came in), will probably have to remove them when I drop it in my truck to give me a little more clearance. Prior to installing in my truck, I will try to mount to wire looms and distributor so I can go ahead and get the wires the right length to make it easier.
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Performance / Re: Connecting rod bearing clearance
« Last post by dieselman123 on May 19, 2024, 07:50:09 AM »
So you would consider. 0025 to be loose?? Without the .0001 bearing im getting .0015 which i feel is too tight. Do not want to run the vr1 20w50 like everyone is saying because i feel it is way too thick. Which is why i chose 15w40 but been going back and forward between rotella 15w40 an driven 10w40
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Performance / Re: Connecting rod bearing clearance
« Last post by VileZambonie on May 19, 2024, 07:11:50 AM »
Sounds like someone give you bad advice. I bet if you were to call Eagle and tell them your plan they would write your name down to void your warranty. Why do you want to build a loose tolerance around a multi-viscosity oil?  ??? .001" is bullseye
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General Discussion / Re: What did he just say?
« Last post by macr0w on May 19, 2024, 06:55:55 AM »
My local Mazda dealership wanted $650.00 to cut and program 2 keys for my wife's Mazda 5.
Needless to say we found other options.  :P
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Performance / Connecting rod bearing clearance
« Last post by dieselman123 on May 18, 2024, 11:28:56 AM »
Im building a 383 with a eagle 383 stroker kit. Im getting .002 on the connecting rod bearing using plastic gauge but want to have .0025 to .003 to be able to run 15w40. This measurement is with the king bearing with the extra .0001 clearance using the upper and lower bearing.What can be done to achieve the extra clearance or am i ok to run 15w40 rotella diesel oil with .002. Could i mix undersized bearings maybe. Please help
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