...with Akerly & Childs Hellfire rings (top gap .018-inch, second gap is .020). The crank that John chose is a Callies 3.250-inch stroke lightweight crank... ...with Federal Mogul H-series race bearings. After the stoutly-built bottom end is assembled, John buttons it all up. The cam that was used is a Comp Cams solid roller. The intake lift is .601-inch and duration of 254 at .050; the exhaust lift is .604-inch with 260 duration with a 110 lobe center. The timing chain used is a Cloyes dial adjust with thrust bearing.The cam that was used is a Comp Cams solid roller. The intake lift is .601-inch and durati Wherever the fasteners were not visible, ARP bolts were used in the build. In order to keep the period correct look for the engine, owner Clif Warren opted to use reproduction bolts from Classic Industries.Wherever the fasteners were not visible, ARP bolts were used in the build. In order to kee Part of keeping with the visual theme of this engine was to use as many NOS parts as possible. That includes the mint timing cover and, of course, period correct bolts.Part of keeping with the visual theme of this engine was to use as many NOS parts as possi The oiling system includes a Melling high volume oil pump with ARP drive. The block was turned over and top dead center was established. The piston is actually positive .002 above deck height. This maximizes the quench which makes for better combustion in the combustion chamber.The block was turned over and top dead center was established. The piston is actually posi The one thing on the engine that does not have a stock appearance is the Moroso 7-quart oil pan with built-in windage tray. When it comes to the oiling of the engine, functionality is a priority over aesthetics.The one thing on the engine that does not have a stock appearance is the Moroso 7-quart oi Fel-Pro and Cometic gaskets were used throughout the build. The head gaskets seen here are from Cometic.Fel-Pro and Cometic gaskets were used throughout the build. The head gaskets seen here are Now the cylinder heads are bolted on. The custom solid roller springs and titanium retainers have already been installed by AFR.Now the cylinder heads are bolted on. The custom solid roller springs and titanium retaine « | 1 | 2 | 3 | » | View Full Article By Mike Harrington Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
