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Chevy Small Block Rocker Arms
When it came time to install... 
   
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Chevy Small Block Rocker Arms
When it came time to install the rocker arms, I was unfamiliar as how to properly lash the pushrods and lifters with the roller rockers. An experienced mechanic and neighbor came to my rescue. He explained what "lash" was, and then walked me through it while I lashed the pushrods, as I read the instructions provided by Lunati.
Chevy Small Block Timing Chain
During the removal of the... 
   
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Chevy Small Block Timing Chain
During the removal of the old timing chain, the threads in the crank were accidentally damaged by my cheap puller. Again, a friend came to my rescue by providing me with the tools to rethread my crank.
Chevy Small Block Timing Chain Cover
With the new timing chain,... 
   
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Chevy Small Block Timing Chain Cover
With the new timing chain, and threading the crank out of the way, the timing cover was reused (with new seals) and put back on. This saved a few dollars in the build.
Chevy Small Block Oil Pan
Chevy Small Block Crankshaft
You can't use the stock-styled... 
   
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Chevy Small Block Crankshaft
You can't use the stock-styled oil pump pick-up with this new pan, so the old one was removed and the Canton pick up went in.
Chevy Small Block Oil Pick Up
It conveniently bolts right... 
   
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Chevy Small Block Oil Pick Up
It conveniently bolts right to the oil pump and had a bracket to tap it into place with a hammer.
Chevy Small Block Cylinder Heads
After the intake seals and... 
   
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Chevy Small Block Cylinder Heads
After the intake seals and silicone are set in place...
Chevy Small Block Intake Manifold
...the polished Weiand intake... 
   
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Chevy Small Block Intake Manifold
...the polished Weiand intake bolts right on.
Chevy Small Block Holley Carb
The Holley 600-cfm Street... 
   
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Chevy Small Block Holley Carb
The Holley 600-cfm Street Performance Carb is installed.

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