Subject: Re: The 383 "freshening" has begun by jaa1992 on 2012/1/23 14:48:39
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engineholic wrote: Have your machinest mic. everything out n go from there. The main thing is getting all tolerances in specs. for desired application, after machine work pre-assy to check #'s, make corrections, then if all cool final assy. As far as damaged/worn parts, discard them , unless u r bandaiding things, jus mho I am happy to help any time if u have questions. 714-879-9671/David.
Thank you sir! Your suggestion on replacing parts that look damaged or worn is right where I was thinking. I just wasn't sure if the minor nicks in the top of the piston was too much or not. They can catch your fingernail, but not much deeper than that.
I've decided to go with an LT4 Hotcam since Summit Racing is right down the road, its in stock and I need assembly lube, bearings, gaskets, etc.
Another question - I probably should have the balance at least checked on the current crank. All the smooth places are nice and mirror finish so there does not appear to be any wear. OK, enough of that on to the question. Bob weight = piston, rod, pin, clips, rings, nuts, bolts - Correct? or am I missing something?
