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[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

Gotcha. Well like I said make sure you can even use it. You should have a one piece seal crank. They make two styles for a small block chevy. They wont interchange in your block.

OH I SEE!! got ya....i can ck with the number on it right.....thanks for the heads up....

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

^^What he said^^. That's why a factory 400 crank won't work in your block. On the cam, I'd just go with a hydraulic flat tappet. Your block is not cast/machined for a factory roller cam. The roller cam retrofit kits are really expensive. Not really worth the extra expense on a mild street motor with the heads you have IMHO.

i feel you....so much to learn,...lol 😛

 

[CHRIS.O]

You don't need to check the number they are visually and physically different.
The one on the left is a one piece seal crank. The one of the right is a 2 piece seal crank.

The back of your block should have a seal holder similar to this bolted to it.

I am curious though, I have been told the switch to one piece seal cranks was in 86 and your engine number matches that year. Let me know if it isn't though. I have heard some people saying some 86's came with the old style crank. Your block also doesn't even have the bosses for the roller lifter spyder. I know they are not drilled in all of them but every one piece seal engine I have seen has the bosses. So let me know what crank you have please.

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

You don't need to check the number they are visually and physically different.
The one on the left is a one piece seal crank. The one of the right is a 2 piece seal crank.

The back of your block should have a seal holder similar to this bolted to it.

I am curious though, I have been told the switch to one piece seal cranks was in 86 and your engine number matches that year. Let me know if it isn't though. I have heard some people saying some 86's came with the old style crank. Your block also doesn't even have the bosses for the roller lifter spyder. I know they are not drilled in all of them but every one piece seal engine I have seen has the bosses. So let me know what crank you have please.

U got it buddy..i really appreciate that ur chiming in...i hope with the dvd's that the guys are going to be sending me and ur help..i should be right on top of it..

I will try to look at block tomorrow if not till weekend....thanks Chris..

 

[79 drag car]

i have the box wrench engine building dvd...i hate reading so it was more helpful to me ...look it up online, you might want to buy it, it was like $30 sumthin, shows the whole process from start tko finish...
http://video.boxwrench.net/basic-engine-building.htm

i will try and see if i can burn it onto a dvd i just gotta figure out how to get past the copyright protection and then just give me like $5, let me know if your interested or else ill lag it lol

im kinda doing the same thing my self would you mind burning me a copy and ill send you the money

 

[87chevyboy]

i have the box wrench engine building dvd...i hate reading so it was more helpful to me ...look it up online, you might want to buy it, it was like $30 sumthin, shows the whole process from start tko finish...
http://video.boxwrench.net/basic-engine-building.htm

i will try and see if i can burn it onto a dvd i just gotta figure out how to get past the copyright protection and then just give me like $5, let me know if your interested or else ill lag it lol

im kinda doing the same thing my self would you mind burning me a copy and ill send you the money

x2

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

Here is a pic of the back..i think this is the right pic..lol.. Front haz the balancer, pully and cover timing..

 

[CHRIS.O]

Yep one piece seal crank. Remember that when ordering a gasket kit.

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

Yep one piece seal crank. Remember that when ordering a gasket kit.

OK perfect thanks for that info...But is that good or bad, having a one piece crank? not enough power?

 

[richp85elco]

i have the box wrench engine building dvd...i hate reading so it was more helpful to me ...look it up online, you might want to buy it, it was like $30 sumthin, shows the whole process from start tko finish...
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