I just went back to the 519 SOHC build page and saw that I have the head gaskets installed correctly. N/M Jay..... It was just a thought LOL
I was also thinking, when I see engine builds, everyones Rods seem to be pushed together pretty tight on the crank journal. My rods (Eagle Forged H Beam) are installed with the bevel in the rod and the bevel in the bearing facing the crank counterweight.... but I can still pull on each of them, and they slide back and forth on the crank journal.... NO play or "slop" in them, but their combined width is less than the with of the crank journal they bolt around. Now I know you are supposed to have enough space to slip a feeler gauge between them, but I have never seen ones like mine where you can slide them back and forth that much. Possibly letting out oil pressure at the crank due to not a tight enough fit?
Crrank Specs:
The crank is a Forged RPM 4.250 stroke with the 2.200 rod journals
Rod Specs below:
BB Chevy or BB Ford 6.700" Eagle ESP 3-D H-Beam Connecting Rods -7/16 ARP 8740 Rod Bolts - Used in 514 532 557 Ford Stroker, and Big Block Chevy Tall Deck stroker applications
H-Beam Rod Specs
6.700" Rod Length Apprx. Gram Weight 810
2.200" Crank Pin .990" Piston pin
B.E Width .990" Bushed Fit Pins - Full Floating
Is saving a few bucks really worth the cost of throwing a rod and blowing your entire engine assembly? No, it’s not!
Eagle “ESP” 3-D Rods are manufactured from a TWO-PIECE FORGING using USA 4340 Steel. The forging process forces the grain into the shape of a connecting rod, resulting in a superior fatigue life. The rod cap is forged separately so that the grain runs perpendicular to the load forces, witch strengthens the rod. Although it is a more expensive process, all Eagles 3-D rods are forged form a much higher content of nickel & chrome, witch increases the strength & fatigue life without making the rod brittle. Dollar for dollar, Eagle rods are the best on the planet.
Eagle offers I-Beam & H-Beam rods for Chevy, Ford, Chrysler, Pontiac, and Honda.
Remember, improper torque of the rod bolts will result in premature rod failure.
4340 Forged H-Beam Rod Features
•USA Certified 4340 forged steel
•2-Piece Forging for increased strength
•Multi-stage heat treated
•All surfaces are 100% machined
•Shot peened to stress relieve the metal
•Each forging is x-rayed, sonic tested, and magnafluxed to insure quality
•ARP 8740 7/16 Capscrew bolts
•Set of 8 brand new rods race ready
•Rated to 850 HP
•Optional ARP 2000