Don Terrill’s Speed-Talk

I use my polisher several times a week, every week. Not always on crankshafts but it does get used. Don't know exactly which one you have but would venture to say it is worth doing something with. What size belts does it use ? Picture ?

wallet is decent sized,I'm thinking he will never turn it over 4000 to 5000 rpm and to be honest stock it is rated at 138hp Thats net HP. Probably around 200 (?) dyno if I had to guess. Put a set of flat top pistons in it to get the compression up and a mild cam and 300 should be easy. Add a decent...

The carb base is flat. The manifold flange is flat except for that eroded area on the left side. I'm going to try the $10 solution first (RTV). Personally I would use JB Weld or some other epoxy. Put on a thin layer with a plastic spatula and let it set up then use a nice flat file and go over it. ...

I would look through a few cam catalogs online and find cams similar to that and see what they are recommending.

I found ACL Camshaft Bearings Set Chev. V8, 305-350-400, STD 5C004BS that are 2.040 but no oil holes anyone tried these ? Looked in my 2007 ACL book this morning and they are listed in the performance section. I have used some ACL bearings in the past and they were fine. Looks like there is a guy o...

cj81bu wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:21 pm I found ACL Camshaft Bearings Set Chev. V8, 305-350-400, STD 5C004BS that are 2.040 but no oil holes anyone tried these ?

I thought I looked in the old ACL catalog that I have at the shop and didnt see anything. I dont really think ACL stuff is even available anymore anyway.

mag2555 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:25 pm On eBay right now there’s a set of sealed power 1750M where are for a bore of 2.0290” to 2.0310”

He needs 2.040

Are there only a few numbers that you need or a large assortment ? If it is a limited number and you know or can measure the specs then McMaster might be a source. I did a quick google search and there appears to be plenty of them on E-bay also but you need to know what Delco numbers you need.

cj81bu wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:26 pm Thanks Bill but is the SH1401S bearing still a valid number some sources are saying they are discontinued ?

Could be. I didnt try to order it. My warehouse said the Durabond have been on order for more than a year

Clevite SH1401S

frnkeore wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:42 pm Straight from the horses mouth.

Thank you sir. I am going to forward it to the flywheel manufacturer

The factory spec for the crankshaft pilot diameter is 2.499/2.500, add what ever clearance you want to it. Do you have that dimension in print somewhere ? The flywheel I have (new billet) measures 2.495" The flywheel manufacturer insists that is correct but it obviously is not. What is really ...

If you do could you measure the id of the center hole where it centers on the crankshaft ? I would prefer a factory Ford one but aftermarket is fine as long as you know it goes on the crank properly. I need a pretty accurate measurement. Within .001 if possible. I am having a "disagreement"...

Same here. I dont have as much as you but i have been getting rid of some stuff too. I dont know if its worth the trouble to put them on ebay or not. Most of my stuff is 1987 and newer.

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