[Brad B. Hillebrand]

I just finished the engine and am looking for some criticism on it...Does it look O.K? What looks bad and what would you change...trying to get it as nce as possible...

Thanks!!!

Brad

[engineer]

bolt too long on alternator top bracket, where is PCV and battery negative cable on the block? Two breathers will be a problem with PCV system.

[Brad B. Hillebrand]

The 2 breathers sort of balanced the engine I thought and it puts out 613hp, so some extra breathing room only helps....I don't like the way the spacers look to much but I had to clear the rollers, still looks more "stock" than the aftermarkets I thought....

Brad

[Brad B. Hillebrand]

That looks great, is that a performer RPM, looks like it?

Thanks

Brad

[Brad B. Hillebrand]

Another one

[goatseeker]

Boy, hard to criticize something as clean as that!
Looks nice, but how does she run!?

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[ucmaddoc]

Hey Bill,

Take the air cleaner off and give us a shot of the carb and from the rear if possible. It looks great!

[Rugratman]

Damn, Brad no wonder it's taking so long to finish.
Looks awesome.
Are you going for the stock look ?
You have a stroker in her right ?

Beware of those mud puddles

[Brad B. Hillebrand]

And my STEALTH MSD firewall mounted box...most people miss it!!!!

[b-man]

What's not to like?

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[Blackfoot]

Nice looking engine Bill. I read comments about your throttle cable assembly. Here's a pic of mine. Lokar cable and throttle bracket. About $40. Nice clean set up. I bought mine from Paul Spotts. If you'd like some more pics and details on the installation your welcome to email me at home. Took about 45 minutes to install. Mark

I've got a babys brain and an old mans heart,..............

[Bill H]

Engine looks great , I just have one question. Why do you have two oil fill caps, one on each valve cover? You need to fire that puppy up and burn off some paint,it's too clean

[Rugratman]

Is the radiator cap the correct type, Is there a pressure release for it ? Looks like a screw on cap.
Is the alternator bracket supposed to be painted ? Mine is blue, is that correct ?
Do you have the fan guard for the top of the radiator ?

I like the fact that you hide the MSD, I am not a big fan of that bright ass thing in the engine compartment.

[Brad B. Hillebrand]

I just finished the engine and am looking for some criticism on it...Does it look O.K? What looks bad and what would you change...trying to get it as nce as possible...

Thanks!!!

Brad

[Blackfoot]

Thanks Bill and sorry it took me so long to get back to you. No thats not a performer RPM. Its an old Holley Street Dominator thats been bead blasted. If your going to run one of those after market fan shrouds, Make sure that the C nuts that they they send you with the shroud have threads in them. One of mine did't have threads tapped in it but the bolt went through. My first run down the road the bolt dropped out and the fan sucked the shroud into the fan blade destroying both. Fortunately it didn't touch the Rodney. Here's another pic. Keep 'em fast and shiny!

I've got a babys brain and an old mans heart,..............

[Rugratman]

Actually I have mine on with the shroud on also.
It looks much nicer than that top radiator brace.
How the hell am I supposed to paint the bolt black ? You know, I got the new latch assembly put on and the safety catch actually sits back too far, about an inch towards the motor than what it should be. I think when my paint man took the hood off and laid it down, it bent the bolt inside the spring. The hood would not latch. I think I am going to put the old catch back on. I think I am going to paint them all black to go with the rest of the underside of my hood.

What color is your car ? Looks like a bright red to me. I just painted mine torch red.

[Blackfoot]

Duh?!? Here's the picture.

I've got a babys brain and an old mans heart,..............

[retrojoe]

Brad, I hate to rain on your parade, but I think your engine stinks! It should be in my car that's why! I like your attention to detail! Very nice!

My other life has meaning....

[Brad B. Hillebrand]

The Alt bolt is the original, or so I thought..I'll check that out. The negative battery cable is bolted to the front of the driver side head. No PVC system.....
I like the K&N but trying to stay are original as possible.....

Thanks!!

Brad

[Brad B. Hillebrand]

So far the seals work well, no leaks!! The gaskets are Felpro "rubber cork" and they come out too far but I didn't want to cut them, later I might use tube sealant to hide it better....

Thanks for all the input, I'll need to work on the bracket..

Brad