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Nmbr1GMfan 01-21-2021 11:36 AM
Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg Reimer 7376 (Post 632485)
I've heard some people say that they have assembled short blocks that will spin over on the engine stand and only need 3-4 foot pounds of torque to rotate the crank. Of course, this is without the heads on, but less torque to turn would equate more power left over at the other end of the crank.Best wishes with this latest incarnation and for a great season for you guys!!
Greg, I'll try to measure it before the valve train goes on.

Nmbr1GMfan 01-21-2021 11:17 PM
Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 
Greg, frank, I don't know if this is the way to do it but...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbZDpiWt4BY

Nmbr1GMfan 01-21-2021 11:23 PM
Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 
A few more things checked off the list. I don't know how everyone else lines up the gaskets to the heads and manifold but here's how we did it.
https://i.imgur.com/24WQCp8.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/wSO774G.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oqX73cO.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/vUvfMuH.jpg

Greg Reimer 7376 01-22-2021 11:15 AM
Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 
I used an old fashioned 40 year old long torque wrench that had the scale right under the handle, with a long pointer to give a reading off the scale. I actually haven't seen those for sale for a long time.The click type as initially released by Snap On in the early '70's has consigned all the spring type torque wrenches to obsolescence. One of my 327 short blocks few years ago could actually easily be turned by hand by gripping the harmonic balancer and spinning it pretty easily. It took around 5 or 6 pounds/feet to turn it with the old style torque wrench. Probably a click type inch pound wrench would be a good idea.I'm sure that by your description of this engine assembly that you've found some improvement.

Nmbr1GMfan 01-22-2021 08:50 PM
Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 
It's back! See if we can get it painted tomorrow.
https://i.imgur.com/3LDrQ7r.jpg

Nmbr1GMfan 01-22-2021 11:31 PM
Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 
I tried a kinder gentler approach to seal installation, it was almost too easy.
https://i.imgur.com/VM1s5WA.jpg

Nmbr1GMfan 01-23-2021 12:06 AM
Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 
The clutch is back. Really not sure where to mount this accumulator and it won't happen now but collecting parts to eventually switch to a grid.
https://i.imgur.com/kM3HXFI.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/XAFwz1C.jpg

HP HUNTER 01-23-2021 11:41 AM
Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 
I will interested to see how this one MPHers. Hopefully the upper valve cover studs don't break out of the casting.:D

Gary Anderson 01-23-2021 01:15 PM
Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HP HUNTER (Post 632643)
I will interested to see how this one MPHers. Hopefully the upper valve cover studs don't break out of the casting.:D
You don't miss too much do you?

Mark Yacavone 01-23-2021 01:24 PM
Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary Anderson (Post 632659)
You don't miss too much do you?
Gary, Fairly obvious with those gaskets..Surprised nobody mentioned it before now ;-)

Todd, Nice working conditions..We should all be that lucky :-)


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