374 Olds 350 stroker build

[Kelvin's80442]

I contacted the machine shop, still not done, they are hoping they can get it done in the next couple of weeks. I told them if the block won't clean up at 4.065", go to 4.070" or 4.080" due to available ring sets. Only has been 2 months, they are still busy.

Took 7 months for my build.
And for some reason people are burning these CERB cheques, so the backlog is great

 

[olds307 and 403]

I called the machine shop to see if my 350 block was machined. The secretary said she would get back to me, she did not☹.

 

[JAMCAR223]

I called the machine shop to see if my 350 block was machined. The secretary said she would get back to me, she did not☹.

Sounds like your machine shop & Flowkooler went to the same school for customer service...

 

[olds307 and 403]

Sounds like your machine shop & Flowkooler went to the same school for customer service...

Yeah, when I give up and sell my Olds, you have first dibs on my last in the Universe, Flowkooler Olds reverse rotation water pump. I can't stomach a sbc or LS under the hood and the 350 is making not only knocking sounds but squealing as well. I thought it was belt related, still there with the belt removed😱

 

[JAMCAR223]

Yeah, when I give up and sell my Olds, you have first dibs on my last in the Universe, Flowkooler Olds reverse rotation water pump. I can't stomach a sbc or LS under the hood and the 350 is making not only knocking sounds but squealing as well. I thought it was belt related, still there with the belt removed😱

Bummer... sorry to hear that Christian.

 

[olds307 and 403]

Yeah, it sucks. I threw in some gear oil and 20W50 to hopefully keep limping it across town for a few months. I have a spare 330 crank but I chucked my spare standard pistons and rods.

 

[303'505rollin]

Yeah, when I give up and sell my Olds, you have first dibs on my last in the Universe, Flowkooler Olds reverse rotation water pump. I can't stomach a sbc or LS under the hood and the 350 is making not only knocking sounds but squealing as well. I thought it was belt related, still there with the belt removed😱

🙁

 

[Kelvin's80442]

Think these CERB cheques are helping with alot of builds. Easy money to throw around

 

[olds307 and 403]

Think these CERB cheques are helping with alot of builds. Easy money to throw around

Yeah, it must be nice to spend everyone else's money on a project. Hopefully they get caught up so I can order the custom Mahle pistons I need. It makes me question where I should bring the rest of my parts when the time comes.

 

[Kelvin's80442]

A busy machine shop is a good sign tho, it does suck tho to have to wait.