I’m not even sure if I’m going to be able to make it because of work but my shop is about a half hour from there at most.
You’d be welcome to park here.
No I couldn't do that as parts here (Canada) cost a fortune and then he adds more (even though at first he said I would get everything at his discounted account price). Like the pistons I paid $600 off summit and he quoted me over $1200. I just cant do it, it drives me mad even contemplating it...
The lifter bores look fine, if it were my block I'd clean them up with some red scotch-brite and wd-40 to remove residual rust and dirt. Just make sure the lifters move freely in each bore.
Just my humble opinion, I’m no expert. Everyone says to go roller on the cam. I’m at the same place with my 440 build that you are. I’ve decided to go with an Isky hydraulic flat tappet with Isky lifters. Mild lift. .460 lift.Key Is I believe is seat pressure at break in. Will be using my old...
Yes I agree the heads should be ready to go out of the box but I figure since everyone says they are not, I should use the service they have and get it done I'd guess.
I was hoping I tell them the cam and they would shim the seated height and such for that. I hope...
I'm looking at these...
I remember something like that from when I removed the seats 20 years ago. I think the spring to the other side is gone, as I didn't feel it under there last Saturday. I'm about to go out there today and see what I can find.
Thanks!
If you purchased the rings from your machine shop at the same time you had the machine work, they should have matched your final hone to the proper cross- hatch finish. Best thing to do is call and confirm.