[RAIV-Z]

Originally Posted by mechanickeith

WOW!!! Are you kidding me!!!! Were the rocker studs loose?? Is that a crack just to the right of the weld?

The rocker studs were tight, however the first few threads on some of the rocker stud holes seem a bit sloppy and will need to be checked once the engine is back from the chassis shop. Yes, that is a crack in the guide-plate.

[RAIV-Z]

Originally Posted by BruceWilkie

Aluminum in the guide plate stud hole shouldnt be there... does look like a crack next to the weld but could be only a scratch, the pics arent 3D...but it does look cracked.

WTH... did they hire a guy that was down the road with a sign will "work for food"?

Hi Bruce,

The gray stuff in the left hole is "Valco Products OEM silicone" gasket sealer.

[cgeise]

Just makes you want to send in a bunch of money for that new 600 plus cid engine huh - -

[GTO Dan]

There are generally three sides to every story...with that said...I don't understand the double standard around here.

If your issues were with "certain" product manufactures or builders then the posts, support and indignation would be never ending, yet in this case...crickets from most who live to opine on this stuff.

If you are an active member on YB, post it up on TOBT. The have a unique way of getting to the truth and help with resolution in many instances.

Good luck on sorting through this.

[67'7F6'Bird]

Originally Posted by GTO Dan

There are generally three sides to every story...with that said...I don't understand the double standard around here.

If your issues were with "certain" product manufactures or builders then the posts, support and indignation would be never ending, yet in this case...crickets from most who live to opine on this stuff.

If you are an active member on YB, post it up on TOBT. The have a unique way of getting to the truth and help with resolution in many instances.

Good luck on sorting through this.

No ones opinion matters at this point, Resolution has been turned down on many occasions by Lynn Mccarty.

RAIV-Z purchased complete engine through McCarty Racing who Sourced the Build and Assembly through BES. Said engine received is a bunch of crap put together as ALL the pictures show. Said supplied parts changing throughout the build, Cam Specs changed multiple times. No Customer Support after the Sale, No Opinions just facts.

Why doesn't Lynn just step up and Fix this engine?

[RAIV-Z]

Can anyone guess who didn't show up at Norwalk this year?

[jdw_poncho]

I didnt have time... oh wait a minute, you probably was talking about someone else?

Did you get my text?

[RAIV-Z]

I got it, I'll give you a call later today.

[RAIV-Z]

1 replacement header flange showed up in the mail today, sent by the shop that Lynn contracted to build the 321 stainless turbo headers.

[mechanickeith]

Were you expecting it??

[RAIV-Z]

Originally Posted by mechanickeith

Were you expecting it??

I've been waiting for it since the engine was delivered in March.

[RAIV-Z]

Here is why I needed another header flange....

Before the header build started, IndyCartel the fabricator Lynn selected was specifically told I’ll be using tall billet valve covers and to make sure there was plenty of room to get a box wrench on all the headers bolts.

[mechanickeith]

I might try a bit of modification first. On valve cover clearance,,what if you took a cut off wheel & sliced through about 3/4 of the tubes coming up from the bottom, then bend the collector out & away from the valve cover & weld back up. Dont know if that sounds right. The bolt issue can get a little dimple to make the wrench fit. Just the thickness of a cut off wheel will make a big difference up top.

[Scott Roberts]

So has anyone threatoned to sue you over posting your findings and your concern for safety? Just curious?

[RAIV-Z]

Originally Posted by mechanickeith

I might try a bit of modification first. On valve cover clearance,,what if you took a cut off wheel & sliced through about 3/4 of the tubes coming up from the bottom, then bend the collector out & away from the valve cover & weld back up. Dont know if that sounds right. The bolt issue can get a little dimple to make the wrench fit. Just the thickness of a cut off wheel will make a big difference up top.

The 321 stainless headers weren’t cheap, they should have fit without any major modifications. You can't install all the header bolts. If you install all the top row header bolts, the bottom ones don't line up, the holes will need to be enlarged. Could be because either the head or header flange bolt holes were not located accurately. Both will need to be measured in order to determine which is incorrect.

Cutting and tipping them back will cause clearance issues with the suspension. Below is the spacing required to allow the header to fit with minor valve cover contact.

[R 70 Judge]

What about some stainless header studs?

To be honest, if they don't fit, they should fix them. Being stuck with fancy looking sh*t that don't work isn't cool.

[R 70 Judge]

Double post

[mechanickeith]

Interesting,,, You going to double up the flange & use 2 gaskets?

[RAIV-Z]

Originally Posted by mechanickeith

Interesting,,, You going to double up the flange & use 2 gaskets?

No, due to clearance issues the existing header will need to be cut up and modified to fit or completely replaced.

[mechanickeith]

Never easy!! Waiting to see the modifications. Always something on a one off piece.