I spoke to my machinist yesterday, and the long block will be ready for me to pick up the week after Thanksgiving... So, I should have it installed and running by Christmas.
He will be using FM bearings this time around!
Some other interesting points from the machinist.
The camshaft woodruff key didn't sit well in the groove and I broke one cam gear on install, and another on disassembly. The machinist uses a non-Pontiac one that has a flat bottom and nests better, solving this issue.
Also, he doesn't like the composite dizzy gears. I had a BOP one I was going to put on, but he thinks a gear that matches the camshaft alloy is best.
Anyway, I'm excited to get this project moving forward. I'll post photos when the time comes.
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1965 Pontiac GTO
455/469 w/ #48 Heads, '65 Tri-Power
9.25:1 CR
Stump Puller Cam
Muncie M22W 1st-2.56 2nd-1.75 3rd-1.37 4th-1.00
3.55 Rear Differential
Front: 225/60R15 Height: 25.6"
Rear: 275/60R15 Height: 28"
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