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by 65-fastford
Wed Sep 28, 2022 1:19 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: chevy 400 block-350 crank conversion bearings
Replies: 3
Views: 487

Re: chevy 400 block-350 crank conversion bearings

65-fastford wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:17 pm Brand: COMP Cams
Manufacturer's Part Number: 5620
Part Type: Main Bearing Spacer Kits
Designed to be used in conjunction with 350 bearings to install a small block Chevrolet 350 crankshaft into a 400 block.
My bad... I misread post ... Bearings only, NO spacers!!
by 65-fastford
Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: chevy 400 block-350 crank conversion bearings
Replies: 3
Views: 487

Re: chevy 400 block-350 crank conversion bearings

Brand: COMP Cams
Manufacturer's Part Number: 5620
Part Type: Main Bearing Spacer Kits
Designed to be used in conjunction with 350 bearings to install a small block Chevrolet 350 crankshaft into a 400 block.
by 65-fastford
Mon Sep 26, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Camshaft lobe design by Billy Godbold
Replies: 48
Views: 3999

Camshaft lobe design by Billy Godbold

Great explanation of lobe design ... at least I thought so

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1DFrWcvTuc
by 65-fastford
Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Who has a old Cam Dynamics catalog
Replies: 6
Views: 865

Re: Who has a old Cam Dynamics catalog

viewtopic.php?t=21131

Old post had some info
by 65-fastford
Tue Sep 20, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Ti valves cleaning???
Replies: 9
Views: 2008

Re: Ti valves cleaning???

For what its worth....
John Kaasae uses an abrasive wheel like a scotchbrite pad to clean TI valves.

https://youtu.be/ElcbVBOs5TE
by 65-fastford
Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:55 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: E85-90 fuels
Replies: 5
Views: 578

Re: E85-90 fuels

Slightly off topic
Handy resource to verify all material compatibility... elastomers, metals etc.

https://www.coleparmer.com/Chemical-Resistance
by 65-fastford
Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:27 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Ford flathead
Replies: 26
Views: 9119

Re: Ford flathead

by 65-fastford
Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: Vintage/Classic/Historical Engine Tech
Topic: Pondering about flathead potentials
Replies: 742
Views: 65515

Re: Pondering about flathead potentials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJWtjChXbOw
great video of an extensively modified NA flathead
by 65-fastford
Sat Jul 23, 2022 12:29 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Octane additive
Replies: 49
Views: 3233

Re: Octane additive

An old (circa 1974) Basic Engine Hotrodding book mentioned adding 5% Tolulene to regular fuel... not sure what octane that produces . Never had a detonation problem with any engine Ive run for Demo derbies, Bomber stocks, or old school 12:1 cast popups on the street... they all experiened overheatin...
by 65-fastford
Fri Jul 22, 2022 6:08 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Pig rich on the mains & WOT
Replies: 47
Views: 2339

Re: Pig rich on the mains & WOT

Google shows a LOT of places to purchase from.
by 65-fastford
Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Pig rich on the mains & WOT
Replies: 47
Views: 2339

Re: Pig rich on the mains & WOT

What is your power valve vacuum?