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Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-22-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
They were just total seal 1/16" classic race...

They were just total seal 1/16" classic race rings so I do not believe they were low tension.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-22-2024, 06:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
I just got my block and pistons back from the...

I just got my block and pistons back from the machine shop. The checked it out and said the finish of the bores were rough. They re-honed it and got me new moly top piston rings with a napier second...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-06-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,529
Posted By spectramitch
I have a thread on here if you search 'Splayed...

I have a thread on here if you search 'Splayed Main DIY'. I made a way to hold the block and with an indicator I measured the amount of material to remove. You may be able to do the measurement with...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-05-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
I think they are glazed. The bore scope...

I think they are glazed. The bore scope definitely made everything look worse. These walls are very smooth. I still need to look at the ring orientation....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-04-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
When you say hone job do you mean like in my...

When you say hone job do you mean like in my garage with a drill motor and a dingleberry hone? Or send it out to a machine shop.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-04-2023, 06:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
You think these plasma moly rings in there now...

You think these plasma moly rings in there now could be reused after I take it apart and re hone as it sits?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-04-2023, 06:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
I have tried everything I can so far with no...

I have tried everything I can so far with no success. The yellow glaze in the cylinders is still there and still chugs oil after the seafoam and ac delco top engine cleaner. My final attempt before I...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-29-2023, 06:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,648
Posted By spectramitch
Just wanted to update and say that my head is no...

Just wanted to update and say that my head is no longer leaking! I first installed the spacer with aviation form a gasket slathered around. Then I added the Ac Delco Cooling system tabs crushed up...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-22-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
Is it possible that adding the full mega brace to...

Is it possible that adding the full mega brace to the lifter valley is causing too much crankcase pressure?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-22-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
I definitely staggered the rings and installed...

I definitely staggered the rings and installed them with markings up. So If they were labeled wrong it would have to be every single one? Its kind of hard to believe but I guess it is possible.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-22-2023, 06:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
I just ran a leak down on all cylinders with the...

I just ran a leak down on all cylinders with the engine cold

1) 4% 2) 4%
3) 4% 4) 4%
5) 5% 6) 4%
7) 5% 8) 4%

These numbers look really good to me. Can my rings be sealing on that...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-19-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
Im still getting the oil on top of my pistons. My...

Im still getting the oil on top of my pistons. My spark plugs look really good though, Not wet at all. Does this indicate the oil is entering from the rings? How much more time should I put into...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-05-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
Everything went together smooth. Probably less...

Everything went together smooth. Probably less than 60 miles on it. I used total seal classic race ring pack. Pretty sure 20lb oil rings. I did just run the sea foam through it and ran it hard...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-04-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
It is a solid roller cam. I did file fit the...

It is a solid roller cam. I did file fit the rings and deburred them. A problem maybe have been from using the band style piston installer?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-03-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
It was broken in with Penn Grade break in oil...

It was broken in with Penn Grade break in oil 30wt. Well I guess I should say the break in attempt. Im going to try running the sea foam in it and run it hard. Maybe ill get lucky. What oil do you...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-03-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
Excessive Oil Consumption Fresh Motor

I did oil up the pistons and rings by hand when installing. Im wondering too if using to much arp assembly lube on fasteners could put to much moly in my oil and cause this issue.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-03-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
Pics of the cylinders ...

Pics of the cylinders

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Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-02-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
Valve seals look okay. Im thinking the issue...

Valve seals look okay. Im thinking the issue might be unseated rings from glazed cylinder walls. I can see a yellow looking film in portions of the cylinder walls. I bought some seafoam top engine...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-01-2023, 05:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
I have no pcv system just two open breathers on...

I have no pcv system just two open breathers on each valve cover. Its the same set up that ran okay on the previous build.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-31-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
I sealed the studs with the aviation sealer and...

I sealed the studs with the aviation sealer and verified they are sealed. I idled the engine and killed it, immediately sent the camera in spark plug hole and the oil is still in the cylinders. Im...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-23-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
Its looking like the rocker studs may be the...

Its looking like the rocker studs may be the culprit. What sealer is to be used on them? I believe I just used a teflon thread sealant and am regretting that right about now....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-23-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,624
Posted By spectramitch
Excessive Oil Consumption Fresh Motor

Has anyone ever seen this much oil entering the combustion chamber? Less than 50 miles street on the motor. I could only get a few strong pulls, so I believe I am still breaking in my engine. I am...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-17-2023, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 254
Posted By spectramitch
OZZ thank you very much I used your coupon.

OZZ thank you very much I used your coupon.
Forum: Midwest 10-09-2023, 05:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,737
Posted By spectramitch
Holbrook Racing in Livonia. They do a lot of ford...

Holbrook Racing in Livonia. They do a lot of ford stuff but know Pontiacs and have good attention to detail. For crankshaft work I recommend Adney Brown at Performance Crankshaft in Ferndale.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-21-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,648
Posted By spectramitch
Thanks Mike, I have some studs from the old set...

Thanks Mike, I have some studs from the old set that I believe I can make work. Ill try this fix out before going to the 'magic dust'. Would you suggest when I set the spacer with epoxy in the hole...
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