H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

[Dave Gantz]

I've never been anything but respectful on this thread or any other on the web, for that matter.
There are many ways to skin a cat (build a motor), that's for sure.
Todd, you've been more than respectful in all of your posts, to everyone.
I've enjoyed this thread also. It's unique on the web. Keep it up!
I've worked in various industries where a simple movement can have disastrous results. My comment was with respect for Autumn's safety. Safety is about doing everything correctly all of the time, so the unexpected can't happen.
I didn't mean to step on your toes, Todd!

[Alan Nyhus]

Todd and Autumn: Lots of us looking forward to following your progress. You have lots of support here...several of us were talking about your project at our M.C.R. Stock/Super Stock race last weekend at Onawa, Iowa.

Don't leave us hangin' out here ! -Al (still a garden hose drinker).

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Todd and Autumn: Lots of us looking forward to following your progress. You have lots of support here...several of us were talking about your project at our M.C.R. Stock/Super Stock race last weekend at Onawa, Iowa.

Don't leave us hangin' out here ! -Al (still a garden hose drinker).

Al, you've been like an internet pen pal, keeping me going in a positive direction! I've had phone calls from more than a few on here that have truly helped me out bigtime, even some international calls. Super positive for me in my "excercise in parenting".

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Got my temper tantrum out of the way, so lets get back to work . We're gonna try to get something done this week and had a positive start today. Chamfered all the bores and holes in the deck, in the washer, then cam bearings. Back in the washer for the final time then put to bed till tomorrow.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

I think all the big parts are here, maybe a couple little ones left but we may see a little tiny glimmer of light near the end of the tunnel... lets hope it's not another train! Crank is re-balanced and a few odds-n-ends wrapped up, hopefully tomorrow some ring grinding.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

It's been a good week to be able to spend a little time away from work. Today I assumed some ring grinding would go on but I realized I hadn't ordered head gaskets, so got the crank cleaned and installed then threw a couple rods and pistons in for some measurements. Ordered some head gaskets, removed rods and pistons, measured all the pin bores, started cleaning, then started installing rods on pistons. Here's a pic dump in no particular order... because without pictures these threads blow.

[Casey Miles]

I noticed you're using a 0010 block, just to let you know that I've had 2 of those blocks spring pin hole leaks in the cylinders. I use nothing but after market blocks now for that reason. Just some information and I hope you don't run into that problem.

Casey Miles
248H Stock