Dumbo The Flying Elephant - Page 10

Larry Hill · 06-10-2019, 08:51 PM

Our wiring guy--Mr. Bob Toy!

Larry Hill · 06-10-2019, 09:23 PM

I have to make a guide to help install cam bearings tomorrow. About the only tooling I could use from the B, RB engines is the engine stand the mikes, and my data recorder ( pencil and paper).

Wailin D · 06-11-2019, 12:10 AM

Larry, would you mind sharing which block you are using? If you have the part number that would be most appreciated.
Thank you!

Larry Hill · 06-11-2019, 08:35 AM

It's the one that has unfinished bores and mains, it's not very strong. Part # P5153898

The new ones are from DSR

Larry Hill · 06-11-2019, 07:46 PM

Today was a first. We installed the cam bearings installed the camshaft, are you ready for this, it turned. No gnashing of teeth,or anything but a smile. It was a very good day.

Wailin D · 06-12-2019, 08:09 PM

Thank you!

Larry Hill · 06-13-2019, 08:24 AM

All new parts engines need to have a bolt kit. Finding all the correct size, length, grade, and type has been a real treasure hunt. Dowels and O rings can be elusive. You can't afford to buy each bolt from the dealer. A valve cover bolt is $5.00 X 10 bolts per cover X 2 covers = $ 100. Solution for me is going to the local salvage yard and harvesting a lot of used parts. Billy will be so proud of me.

Larry Hill · 06-14-2019, 08:20 PM

Today has been a bad day, I feel like I was a tackling dummy.

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-14-2019, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

All new parts engines need to have a bolt kit. Finding all the correct size, length, grade, and type has been a real treasure hunt. Dowels and O rings can be elusive. You can't afford to buy each bolt from the dealer. A valve cover bolt is $5.00 X 10 bolts per cover X 2 covers = $ 100. Solution for me is going to the local salvage yard and harvesting a lot of used parts. Billy will be so proud of me.

A bit pricey but ARP makes accessory bolt kits. ARP 540-9801

Larry Hill · 06-17-2019, 02:28 PM

If you need a small piece of shim stock to shim something and you live in the middle of nowhere or all the stores are closed. Open a few can goods and use the tops. I found them to .005'' to .012'' thick. This weekend it was Charlie The Tuna to the rescue, .007'' was perfect

06-10-2019, 08:51 PM	#91
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,621 Likes: 1,912 Liked 10,669 Times in 2,215 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Our wiring guy--Mr. Bob Toy! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 01-10-2020 at 01:13 PM.

06-10-2019, 09:23 PM	#92
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,621 Likes: 1,912 Liked 10,669 Times in 2,215 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant I have to make a guide to help install cam bearings tomorrow. About the only tooling I could use from the B, RB engines is the engine stand the mikes, and my data recorder ( pencil and paper). __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-11-2019, 12:10 AM	#93
Wailin D Junior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Larry, would you mind sharing which block you are using? If you have the part number that would be most appreciated. Thank you!

06-11-2019, 08:35 AM	#94
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,621 Likes: 1,912 Liked 10,669 Times in 2,215 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant It's the one that has unfinished bores and mains, it's not very strong. Part # P5153898 The new ones are from DSR __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 06-11-2019 at 10:02 AM. Reason: add part #

06-11-2019, 07:46 PM	#95
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,621 Likes: 1,912 Liked 10,669 Times in 2,215 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Today was a first. We installed the cam bearings installed the camshaft, are you ready for this, it turned. No gnashing of teeth,or anything but a smile. It was a very good day. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-12-2019, 08:09 PM	#96
Wailin D Junior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Thank you!

06-13-2019, 08:24 AM	#97
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,621 Likes: 1,912 Liked 10,669 Times in 2,215 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant All new parts engines need to have a bolt kit. Finding all the correct size, length, grade, and type has been a real treasure hunt. Dowels and O rings can be elusive. You can't afford to buy each bolt from the dealer. A valve cover bolt is $5.00 X 10 bolts per cover X 2 covers = $ 100. Solution for me is going to the local salvage yard and harvesting a lot of used parts. Billy will be so proud of me. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-14-2019, 08:20 PM	#98
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,621 Likes: 1,912 Liked 10,669 Times in 2,215 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Today has been a bad day, I feel like I was a tackling dummy. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-17-2019, 02:28 PM	#100
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,621 Likes: 1,912 Liked 10,669 Times in 2,215 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant If you need a small piece of shim stock to shim something and you live in the middle of nowhere or all the stores are closed. Open a few can goods and use the tops. I found them to .005'' to .012'' thick. This weekend it was Charlie The Tuna to the rescue, .007'' was perfect __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817