Don Terrill’s Speed-Talk

Do the rod pins appear to be indexed at even 60 degree intervals? No there 120 degree intervals. They tell me if you flip the crank, cam and rods 180 it runs in reverse rotation. I understand that it had plates attached to the counter weights, I'm wondering what reasoning got them there. I see some...

Finally got it uncreated. Can someone explain how to post pictures on here or can I forward them and have that person post them? Also, they might be on the big side. Jon let me know if you want the bigger pics. Thanks again Tom You can drag and drop them into your post, then click on attachments be...

Finally got it uncreated. Can someone explain how to post pictures on here or can I forward them
and have that person post them? Also, they might be on the big side. Jon let me know if you want
the bigger pics. Thanks again

Tom

Big marine engine: https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1939_scripps_model_302_marine_engine_1598987205e44c1e9302_007-scaled.jpg?fit=940%2C627 This 1939 Scripps Model 302 is a V12 marine engine that displaces 894 cubic inches and features dual ignition systems. It was restored in 20...

Has anyone here ever balanced one?
Long story, short version is museum piece that had no internals and current parts
have been sourced from all over the country from multiple sources. Some are
used and some had to be made. Thanks

Tom

If need be, you can send the top ring to TS and they can back cut them to
the proper depth.

Tom

Hi, Short question: for these 2 piece timing chain covers from Comp Cams, you can get the gasket behind the ring which attaches to the block, but no gasket for the cover. Is this supposed to go on without gasket. I have used it before and used RTV on it, but it doesn't hold up to hot oil. There is ...

Curious but has anyone ever installed thin wall bronze liners in a bronze guide. Got a set of heads here that the guides have been profiled and really hate to replace the worn out guides and change the flow characteristics if just doing liners would work. Yes, hundreds upon hundreds if not more. Tom