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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-24-2019, 01:06 PM
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Posted By grivera
I've never seen "spun bearing" used to describe a...

I've never seen "spun bearing" used to describe a different scenario.

BTW, I've defended you plenty in my conversations with Joe.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-24-2019, 12:23 PM
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Posted By grivera
FJ, this is where Paul previously said the...

FJ, this is where Paul previously said the bearing spun (Post 784):
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-23-2019, 02:55 PM
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Posted By grivera
I believe the spun bearing comment originated...

I believe the spun bearing comment originated from post #784




Versus today’s post:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-22-2019, 12:28 PM
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Posted By grivera
I’m sure they are full floating rods

I’m sure they are full floating rods
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-26-2019, 07:13 AM
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Posted By grivera
Not sure about the seal on Joe's engine but the...

Not sure about the seal on Joe's engine but the one I installed on my #'s matching engine looks the same as it bottomed out in the timing cover before the edge reached the surface. Mine is a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-25-2019, 09:22 AM
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Posted By grivera
Seems the front crank journal and crank timing...

Seems the front crank journal and crank timing gear would affect the depth of the balancer rather than the length of the snub- I believe the balancer sleeve buts up against the face of the gear. That...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-25-2019, 07:56 AM
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Posted By grivera
grivera, Here are a few pictures of the...

grivera,
Here are a few pictures of the balancer installed. The tech tried to fit a piece of paper in between the balancer and the timing chain cover and it would't fit.[/QUOTE]


Wow! Was it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-24-2019, 09:51 PM
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Views: 155,645
Posted By grivera
Barely any clearance between balancer and timing...

Barely any clearance between balancer and timing cover- that isn’t good. Have you checked crankshaft endplay?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2019, 09:25 PM
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Posted By grivera
Is it me or is the oil sludge- like in that oil...

Is it me or is the oil sludge- like in that oil pan pic?

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6054171&postcount=1277
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2019, 05:32 PM
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Posted By grivera
Any chance camshaft end play versus the depth of...

Any chance camshaft end play versus the depth of rear cam “freeze plug” be too tight allowing contact?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2019, 08:04 AM
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Posted By grivera
I believe Paul used a factory 455 crank

I believe Paul used a factory 455 crank
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2019, 12:56 PM
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Posted By grivera
If the cam gear damaged the new/current BOP dizzy...

If the cam gear damaged the new/current BOP dizzy gear it should have also damaged the prior BOP dizzy gear.

Paul or Joe- was original gear damaged?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2019, 08:50 AM
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Posted By grivera
It's a shame that [before shipping it back] Paul...

It's a shame that [before shipping it back] Paul didn't take a video/audio on a run stand with engine idling considering the history of this engine
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2019, 07:16 AM
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Posted By grivera
It's a Lunati billet roller cam and gear is not...

It's a Lunati billet roller cam and gear is not press on type
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-20-2019, 08:34 PM
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Posted By grivera
My 08 Tacoma with 4.0 engine has had piston slap...

My 08 Tacoma with 4.0 engine has had piston slap since new - common with these engines - and sounds different than the tapping in Joe's engine.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-19-2019, 07:04 PM
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Posted By grivera
At this point all there is left to do is run it...

At this point all there is left to do is run it on a test stand to fully rule out any in-chassis variables. But I think we all know the tapping is internal to the engine and will require some form of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-16-2019, 10:16 PM
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Posted By grivera
Hydraulic Roller cam/lifters, Tomahawk valley pan

Hydraulic Roller cam/lifters, Tomahawk valley pan
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-30-2019, 06:07 PM
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Posted By grivera
Jason - Interesting - In 2011 I ordered an M&H...

Jason - Interesting - In 2011 I ordered an M&H engine harness for HEI and they also sent one without the wire installed. I questionet it after install and they sent me the wire so I could add it. At...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-30-2019, 12:25 PM
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Posted By grivera
He’s referring to the tabs on the oil pump shaft...

He’s referring to the tabs on the oil pump shaft that keep it from pulling out when removing dizzy.

Dataway - ears are intact
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-29-2019, 10:27 AM
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Posted By grivera
Did he say who or when?

Did he say who or when?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2019, 10:56 PM
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Posted By grivera
crankshaft - but yes, Paul would have checked the...

crankshaft - but yes, Paul would have checked the thrust bearing
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2019, 10:43 PM
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Posted By grivera
Joe replaced the flexplate- with one he sent Paul...

Joe replaced the flexplate- with one he sent Paul and had balanced.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2019, 10:23 PM
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Posted By grivera
This is the statement I was addressing: “Wow...

This is the statement I was addressing:

“Wow $4,500 extra for a knocking engine and Paul hasn't done anything to right this situation except blame it on bad gas?”
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2019, 08:48 PM
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Views: 155,645
Posted By grivera
This isn’t fair as it makes it sound like Paul...

This isn’t fair as it makes it sound like Paul hasn’t done anything - he has spent many hours on phone with Joe directing every move he made to diagnose this issue. It’s my understanding every part...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2019, 07:03 PM
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Views: 155,645
Posted By grivera
It’s a Lunati cam

It’s a Lunati cam
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