RPM mods

[jayb]

Yes, I don't see any reason to use the stainless ones.  The carbon steel inserts are plenty strong, and in that location its not likely they are going to rust.

[ScotiaFE]

I agree with Jay that the EZ LOK is a very good system and is better suited to the home
builder than my crazy make your own junk.

Hey look at that. They fit back on.



Run this by her next time she comes up with a new plan.

[ScotiaFE]

So I drilled another hole in the Ed's. 
This is the head bolt hole that feeds oil to the rockers.
A stock iron head has a 9/16" or 0.562" hole and a Ed has a 17/32 or a 0.531 hole.
I drilled it out to 9/16.



That's pretty much it for the mods I will do. These mods will help get the oil to the rockers and
help get the oil back to the pan.

Doing some mock up now. Not to much shiny new stuff.
Still thinking about which covers to use.
Engine goes back in on the weekend. I hope.

[ScotiaFE]

Valve train seems to be working. 
I'm no cam geek. I just check to make sure it's lined up and call it good.
Ersons always come up short on the lift. 

[NIsaacs]

Why would you drill the oil flow bolt hole larger when you are just going to restrict the flow anyway? Is that something I need to keep in mind the next time my ED's are off?

 I am amazed at the attention to detail you are doing. There is a huge difference in hot rod building v/s my style. I have rebuilt dozens of engines over the years in trucks, tractors and industrial equipment, gas/diesel, water cooled/air cooled, 1 cylinder/8 cylinder, inline or v blocks and never looked back...but now....eye opener time!

Nick

[jayb]

I have seen cases, especially with head studs, where the stud or bolt is pushed against one side of the head bolt hole in the Edelbrock heads, and blocks the oil transfer slot at the deck, preventing any oil from coming up past the bolt/stud.  Enlarging the hole like Howie did eliminates that concern.

[NIsaacs]

I have seen cases, especially with head studs, where the stud or bolt is pushed against one side of the head bolt hole in the Edelbrock heads, and blocks the oil transfer slot at the deck, preventing any oil from coming up past the bolt/stud.  Enlarging the hole like Howie did eliminates that concern.

Okay, that makes sense, thanks. So with stock rocker stands and studs do I need to worry about not having the reduced shank oil bolt for that? Any mods there?

Nick

[ScotiaFE]

With the ARP rocker studs which are 0.334" at the shank and
the stock stands which are 0.400" and kind of a square hole, there is lots of clearance for oil.
With aftermarket rockers it is always good to check that you have sufficient clearance.
And as always a good pre oiling with the covers off so you can watch the oil flow out of the rockers.

[ScotiaFE]

Still on the game plan for weekend install.
Got a bit of house keeping done also.
Got the line lock plumbed in. Wanted that done before the weekend.



Here is the pushrod holes, after they were elongated. No way the pushrods would have fit without cutting.
This is only a .594 lift at the valve.



Made in Canada gas tank.
This is a fresh Fairlane tank. I shopped around in town for one.
Cheapest I found was $489.99 plus tax 15%. $563.49!
I ordered one from RockAuto in the USA and had it shipped to me for $248.51 Canadian total.
This just does not make sense. It's made in Canada!

 

I'm a cheap bastard. I'm using my old 3/8" pickup.

 

[BruceS]

Howie,
I got one of those new tanks also.  I put in a new sender and pickup, but had to use the old OEM lock ring; the new one didn't allow a good enough tank to sender seal.  Ask me how I know this! 

I use Rock Auto quite a bit, they have a good variety and it's mostly reasonable. They are very organized on shipping, etc.  One time I got a set of brake shoes from them that were damaged. I called about it and they just sent a new set, and did not require me to send back the damaged ones...

On the Ed heads, did you drill a hole in the set screw?  If not how do you restrict the oil flow?

Btw, very educational!

Thanks,
Bruce

[Nightmist66]

Howie,
I got one of those new tanks also.  I put in a new sender and pickup, but had to use the old OEM lock ring; the new one didn't allow a good enough tank to sender seal.  Ask me how I know this! 

I use Rock Auto quite a bit, they have a good variety and it's mostly reasonable. They are very organized on shipping, etc.

+1 what Bruce said, my dad and I both ordered replacement tanks from Rockauto mine is a 66, he has a 67. We both also have the 1/2" sending unit from Robbmc. I had to add a resistor in parallel to get the fuel gauge to be accurate in  the fairlane though. Other than that both seem to be great parts.

[ScotiaFE]

On the Ed heads, did you drill a hole in the set screw?  If not how do you restrict the oil flow?

Bruce

Yes, I did drill a hole in the set screw. I actually drilled 6 of them or 3 sets of two.
.070", .080" and .090". I had all the junk out might as well. lol
You will need a sharp centre drill to actually poke a hole into a set screw, they are a little tough.
You can also use a soft bolt and cut it off and drill it, which will be much easier and then saw a flat in it
so you can use a small screw driver to get them in and out.

[ScotiaFE]

Howie,
I got one of those new tanks also.  I put in a new sender and pickup, but had to use the old OEM lock ring; the new one didn't allow a good enough tank to sender seal.  Ask me how I know this! 

I use Rock Auto quite a bit, they have a good variety and it's mostly reasonable. They are very organized on shipping, etc.

+1 what Bruce said, my dad and I both ordered replacement tanks from Rockauto mine is a 66, he has a 67. We both also have the 1/2" sending unit from Robbmc. I had to add a resistor in parallel to get the fuel gauge to be accurate in  the fairlane though. Other than that both seem to be great parts.

I use Rock Auto quite a bit. At the same time I ordered the tank I ordered a CAT system for my 98 plow truck.
The cost savings for me are literally $1000's of dollars.
They are really a great resource for me and save me lots of money.

[ScotiaFE]

It took some do 'in but I have an engine back in the Lane.

Four layers of goo.
 


I've had great luck with these gaskets.



All closed up. Hope I didn't forget any thing.



Core Plug beater in tool.



Clocking the Quicktime Bellhousing.
It was right on.



Checking starter drive engagement.
That's a Canadian Tire Champion Rebuilt. Works fine testing.
The rest of the clutch install was pretty straight forward, but you will want to pay close attention to
the whole install. With the SoftLoc and Jerico and a complete custom setup there was a lot of things thing to check
so the bell was on and off most of the day.



Going in the hole.



Time to hook it up.

[jayb]

Lookin' good, Howie.  I hope to duplicate your engine install feat next weekend myself; will post next weekend...