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Pontiac - Street
02-12-2021, 10:25 AM
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Another Main Dowel ?, what about using bearing race retainer compound on them?
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Another Main Dowel ?, what about using bearing race retainer compound on them?
I am just thinking about the many stories I read where main dowels have dropped out. What about a drop of bearing race retaining compound on them? Not like you pull them all the time. Seems to me it...
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Pontiac - Street
02-11-2021, 11:01 AM
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What is longest a main cap dowel can be?
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What is longest a main cap dowel can be?
Ford guy gave me a handful of new Ford cam 1.5" dowels. I know many use the Ford cam dowels, also know there are other options out there. That said, I think 1.5" is too long, maybe cut them down to...
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Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
02-05-2021, 06:15 PM
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Factory 455 Crank for sale in Macon, GA area
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Factory 455 Crank for sale in Macon, GA area
73 455 crank, turned .020 on mains, .010 on rods and ready to go. New Clevite rod bearings included. $150
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Pontiac - Street
01-28-2021, 06:37 PM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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Didn't say that. Just looking at numbers. I have...
Didn't say that. Just looking at numbers. I have never used the cast Chinese cranks but have run the piss out of Eagle and Scat forged cranks and they are just fine. I'm just curious about recent,...
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Pontiac - Street
01-28-2021, 05:21 PM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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So I priced out Ross forged pistons and Eagle...
So I priced out Ross forged pistons and Eagle Forged I beams, bearings, rings and it came to $1,235 on Butler to have an idea. Using the stock crank that is turned and ready means balancing, so let's...
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Pontiac - Street
01-27-2021, 06:44 PM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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Follow up. Turns out block is fresh .030 over and...
Follow up. Turns out block is fresh .030 over and for sure a hone has been through the journals and lifter bores as well. Has new cam bearings installed. Looks great. Surprise: 9799103 crank in a box...
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2021, 03:30 PM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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crustysarge
Butler is backed up for months for machine work...
Butler is backed up for months for machine work and even some stroker kits. I do my own builds, have all necessary precision tools.
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2021, 03:06 PM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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Thanks guys. Yeah, gas is costly here but you...
Thanks guys. Yeah, gas is costly here but you drive much less. Pump gas is 90 US octane (95 RoN) so OK. I get the block shipped for free since my buddy is moving and will throw it in with his...
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2021, 01:12 PM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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Buddy called and told me heavy rain so he will go...
Buddy called and told me heavy rain so he will go tomorrow to get it. Apparently has a set of heads as well. I am probably gonna stick with new components. I have to get all work done there, machine...
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2021, 01:07 PM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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Stop it. I am already looking at forged Scat kits...
Stop it. I am already looking at forged Scat kits and High Port Heads...
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2021, 11:36 AM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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crustysarge
Especially if you don't use a torque plate it...
Especially if you don't use a torque plate it will blow...will never run right, ever. I digress. Someone find me some stock std bore parts for free, new though, not used.
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2021, 11:08 AM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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crustysarge
OK, let's not piss. I apologize, I know you are...
OK, let's not piss. I apologize, I know you are trying to help but I am well beyond needing the advice on the block, I wanted advice on what might be on the market for parts as of late since things...
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2021, 10:52 AM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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Yep, already saw that too. My biggest problem...
Yep, already saw that too. My biggest problem with the forum is guys always take the subject all over the place and so far off subject it gets old.
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2021, 10:49 AM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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First post said: "I'll know for sure the bore...
First post said: "I'll know for sure the bore tomorrow. I also plan on having it magged and checked out to be safe." That means I will have a machine shop check it out. I guess you missed that? Not...
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2021, 10:28 AM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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It was not left to sell. It was never picked up,...
It was not left to sell. It was never picked up, The machine shop owner could not pay for construction work so he gave the construction guy some engines he had that were never paid for or picked up....
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2021, 09:57 AM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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Yeah, I think I got a deal. Hopefully no issues....
Yeah, I think I got a deal. Hopefully no issues. I doubt there are, who would do the machine work and plugs and store if it was cracked or bad. They even tapped the front oil gallery holes so makes...
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2021, 09:29 AM
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
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Scored cheap std bore 455 and need internals, jump in and give some advice
I was looking for a spare block to ship over to Italy with a buddy's stuff and found a 73 455 that was abandoned in a shop, wrapped in plastic on a pallet for $250. Guy did some work for the shop...
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Pontiac - Street
01-24-2021, 03:57 PM
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Machine shop in Macon/Atlanta area for Pontiac
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crustysarge
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Pontiac - Race
01-24-2021, 03:13 PM
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Tribal Tubes
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I tried but waited too long, let him lead me...
I tried but waited too long, let him lead me along, that is what he does, know that is the deal, reach a certain number of days and your screwed.
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Pontiac - Street
01-24-2021, 03:10 PM
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Machine shop in Macon/Atlanta area for Pontiac
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crustysarge
Thanks, trying to reach him, sent PM and saw his...
Thanks, trying to reach him, sent PM and saw his FB profile but looks inactive. My buddy will call Chastain tomorrow. If you have a contact for Kyle please let him know I would like to speak to him....
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Pontiac - Race
01-24-2021, 11:40 AM
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Tribal Tubes
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crustysarge
Oh goodness, I have not been on the forum for a...
Oh goodness, I have not been on the forum for a while. I was taken by this crook like others. I was his biggest critic and he is scam artist. Others who have now posted here criticized me years back...
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Pontiac - Street
01-24-2021, 04:26 AM
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Machine shop in Macon/Atlanta area for Pontiac
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crustysarge
Thanks guys but I don't need a builder, I only...
Thanks guys but I don't need a builder, I only need the machine work.
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Pontiac - Street
01-23-2021, 06:04 PM
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12
Machine shop in Macon/Atlanta area for Pontiac
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crustysarge
Machine shop in Macon/Atlanta area for Pontiac
Does anybody have knowledge of a machine shop in the Macon or maybe southern Atlanta area that I can entrust to do bore/hone/deck/line bore for 4 bolt aftermarket caps on a 73 455 block? No assembly...
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Pontiac - Street
07-13-2020, 03:09 PM
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Cheap flex fan runied 10th T/A hood
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crustysarge
Cheap flex fan runied 10th T/A hood
Next time you think about a cheap rotating part take a look at this. Belongs to a guy I know here in Italy.
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Pontiac - Street
07-13-2020, 03:04 PM
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Front and Rear Windshield Installation. My 1st time, advice please
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crustysarge
I used 3/8 on the front with non original glass...
I used 3/8 on the front with non original glass and 5/16 on the back with original rear window, worked just right for height on trim.
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