spun a bearing:(

[MyFirstZ]

Agreed.

[Blackbirdws6]

Good time to slip in a cam, throw on some heads.

[WSex]

everything is good on the trans was rpm related.
no difference clutch in clutch out
pilot bearing is good but i can change it anyways.

when i removed the bearings i could smellthe metal friction.

[WSex]

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

Good time to slip in a cam, throw on some heads.

been there done that.
50k miles ago trickflow 215
cartek custom grind from compcam.
my top end is good.
life of brokes ass school kids
cant build a whole motor in 1 shot

[SRGN]

Originally Posted by Sprayed 99

Thats how we do every 4th gen fbody. If u tilt the front of the motor upwards when pulling it out with engine hoist u can leave the balancer on. Only takes a few hours too. No need to bleed brakes or do a wheel alignment. Plus u can leave the trans in. And installation is way easier not to mention way faster.

Yup, been doing them this way for years. I usually wind up installing an UD pulley anyway so I like having the extra clearance. C5s are a bit of a pain but 4th gens are pretty much cut and dry.

[L695speed]

Originally Posted by WildBillyT

A 4 point (non T-bar style) engine stand will hold a fully dressed cast iron big block with no issue.

I have the 4 point, bolts at 4 points where the bellhousing goes. Good to know this tidbit.... Don't think I've seen a T bar.

Anyway, back on topic, Nice work on getting that motor out. If the bearings all look good though I agree it may be a trans problem. Ah, its good practice lol.

[WSex]

suggestions on bearings to get
and oil pump?

[WSex]

should i remove te cam to check the cam bearings?

[V]

Originally Posted by WSex

should i remove te cam to check the cam bearings?

well you have it this far apart... lol

[Mike]

You just said the top end is good. Now you want to pull it apart?

[WSex]

would just like sine opinions on bearings and the dofferent groove sizes

[LTb1ow]

Originally Posted by Mike

You just said the top end is good. Now you want to pull it apart?

Dunno how you would assembled the bottom end otherwise.. ?

Although in this thread, maybe theres a way to do it ...

[Mike]

Originally Posted by LTb1ow

Dunno how you would assembled the bottom end otherwise.. ?

Although in this thread, maybe theres a way to do it ...

Already said he is changing bearings without it coming apart

[WSex]

these are the rods there are some worse than others.
the bearing 4 days later still has that friction smell.
the mains have some dirt grooves into them.
will be checking for out of round and tapered rods/mains
later today.
will also be running a thicker oil with zinc.
recommended by my machinist.
still shopping around for parts hoping to have everything mid next week.
def going to october meet.

[sweetbmxrider]

Looks burnished bro.

[WSex]

[LTb1ow]

Hit em with a scotch brite pad, throw em back together.

[WSex]

Originally Posted by LTb1ow

Hit em with a scotch brite pad, throw em back together.

you sure? i have some 20 grit on the shelf make the whole engine shiny.

i know your joking though but can someone explain to me grooved bearings.
discuss pros and cons.... schooool me

[sweetbmxrider]

Metal

[WildBillyT]

Originally Posted by WSex

will also be running a thicker oil with zinc.
recommended by my machinist.

Please elaborate.

[LTb1ow]

rottella straight 40, make that bitch rattle

[WSex]

Originally Posted by WildBillyT

Please elaborate.

with a bigger pump penzoil 25-50 racing for the year the car is the motor needs zinc he said synthetic is the worst thing you can do to it. so 25-50 penzoil w zinc or rotella 15-40 with zinc.
he swore on the penzoil he said if i find any other brand oil in his shop he'd chug it

[WSex]

key word with a higher out put pump**

[sweetbmxrider]

You doing a high flow or high pressure pump? Or both?

[WSex]

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

You doing a high flow or high pressure pump? Or both?

vaaaat!?! enlighten me