68Nwprt's Engine Build

[68Nwprt]

Did you have any machining done?

Only the heads.

 

[Landyacht]

Word of advice if you plan on running molly rings. If there is any taper in the bore they may not seal right. If you plan on doing a budget build and not planning on boring the motor. you might be better off using cast iron rings.

 

[Alchemi]

I ordered "engine tech" irons from rockauto and got the hastings i was expecting after research - the same brand bearings i got were kings too - cheap as

 

[68Nwprt]

Quick update. Got a few parts cleaned and sand blasted today, and some assembly done over the last couple of weeks.

 

[65Fury440]

Only the heads.

Who did you use?

 

[68Nwprt]

Who did you use?

Can't say. I bought from a guy on craigslist, who had them done but ended up not using them.

 

[65Fury440]

Motor is coming along well, looks good!

 

[furyus 67]

Looks great!!

 

[Fratzog]

Late to this thread but the cam below is what was used on my 440 build with good results.

http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/cam-specs/Details.aspx?csid=706&sb=0

 

[Wollfen]

Polished crank.
View attachment 49419

What did you do to polish the crank journals?

 

[68Nwprt]

What did you do to polish the crank journals?

I used 3M 600 wet dry paper. A friend taught me his way and it seemed to work well. Cut a strip of paper the width of the journal. Wrap it around the journal and tape it there with masking tape. Take a piece of vacuum hose,(I used 3/8 dia.) about three feet wrap the hose around the paper and use the hose to spin the paper by hand. Sounds weird but it works. You can use oil to keep the paper from loading if you like. I did mine dry.

 

[Wollfen]

I used 3M 600 wet dry paper. A friend taught me his way and it seemed to work well. Cut a strip of paper the width of the journal. Wrap it around the journal and tape it there with masking tape. Take a piece of vacuum hose,(I used 3/8 dia.) about three feet wrap the hose around the paper and use the hose to spin the paper by hand. Sounds weird but it works. You can use oil to keep the paper from loading if you like. I did mine dry.

I like that, I will definately give it a go, thanks!!

 

[commando1]

I used 3M 600 wet dry paper. A friend taught me his way and it seemed to work well. Cut a strip of paper the width of the journal. Wrap it around the journal and tape it there with masking tape. Take a piece of vacuum hose,(I used 3/8 dia.) about three feet wrap the hose around the paper and use the hose to spin the paper by hand. Sounds weird but it works. You can use oil to keep the paper from loading if you like. I did mine dry.

I'm having a hell of a time trying to picture that. One more time please?

 

[jake]

Machine shop polished my crank for 80 bucks, boy did it turn out nice.

 

[68Nwprt]

I'm having a hell of a time trying to picture that. One more time please?

Here you go sir. This is the method I used to polish. Seemed to work well. My crankshaft was in good condition with no deep scratches, so only light polish was required.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7DZxqPUQto

 

[68Nwprt]

Picture of finished crank. About hour and a half work.

 

[68Nwprt]

Late to this thread but the cam below is what was used on my 440 build with good results.

http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/cam-specs/Details.aspx?csid=706&sb=0

Thanks. Here is the cam I used.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-21-215-4




Lunati's version of the 375 HP 440 Mopar performance cam.
https://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=2480&gid=340

 

[68plymouth383]

That's a great cam. I have it in my 68 fury with a 440. I'am very happy with it.

Thanks. Here is the cam I used.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-21-215-4

 

[68Nwprt]

That's a great cam. I have it in my 68 fury with a 440. I'am very happy with it.

Thanks. I'm just a rookie, learning as I go. If I did it again I would do some things different. Are you using stock valve springs?

 

[68plymouth383]

I'am using beehive spings.