6266 Build or Bust

[miliman13]

Really neat thread!

I noticed some talk about clearances and oil pressure.
Just wanted to provide some reference
for my forged rotating assembly with squirters, my
PTW clearance is 0.003-0.004"
Rods and Mains to crank journals clearance is 0.002"
Rod big end to crank side clearance is 0.004-.006"
I use diesel 10w-40
oil pressures at 750rpms is 10-16 psi
but I also did this to the block and to the tear drop were head meets block

My goal was to use the thicker oil to increase a lill pressure at the crank surfaces - to hopefully aid against excess flow (starvation)
Aid in PTW lubrication and also reduce the overall high pressures our engines are known for
I'm also not using any of the mods like the kiggly head pressure thing
Compared to the FSM i dont think im as loose as I originally thought.

 

[We're on Boost]

Not an update, just an old pic.

Last night I enjoyed watching Le Sserafim 'Hot' and then I saw your pic in post #475 and I thought, wow, it's kind of similar!
My thoughts at the time were: "dimly lit, slightly grainy, burning hot".
Today the full English lyrics are up and I see more confluence: "A dangerous drive, don't be afraid, no doubts at all, we burn to shine. In the scars we share, the engine's stained in red".
Anyway, I like it.

 

[1cleangsx]

Really neat thread!

I noticed some talk about clearances and oil pressure.
Just wanted to provide some reference
for my forged rotating assembly with squirters, my
PTW clearance is 0.003-0.004"
Rods and Mains to crank journals clearance is 0.002"
Rod big end to crank side clearance is 0.004-.006"
I use diesel 10w-40
oil pressures at 750rpms is 10-16 psi
but I also did this to the block and to the tear drop were head meets block
View attachment 759225
My goal was to use the thicker oil to increase a lill pressure at the crank surfaces - to hopefully aid against excess flow (starvation)
Aid in PTW lubrication and also reduce the overall high pressures our engines are known for
I'm also not using any of the mods like the kiggly head pressure thing
Compared to the FSM i dont think im as loose as I originally thought.

Thanks! I plan on dropping off the block this summer, I’ll go with whatever bearing clearances the machine shop recommends after measuring everything, I wish I would’ve deleted the oil squirters when this engine went together last time ,

 

[1cleangsx]

 

[1cleangsx]

Hey guys! The car is completely f@ck$d J/K , I just bought a J1H with a FrontlineFab cover and BS Fab mustache bar and axles with cups from Performance Partout, can’t wait to get that installed, so I’ll be soon listing my B1H 4 bolt diff AND my J1A 3 bolt non lsd diff if anyone’s interested, I also recently got my glow shift trans temp gauge, I get my assorted color 18awg wire spools tomorrow to extend my wideband and temp gauge harnesses, so that’s fun, and soon I’ll finally get my own 1 ton engine hoist so I can yank the motor out and tear it down, stay safe and stay tuned

 

[Ludachris]

Right in the thick of it.

 

[1cleangsx]

Right in the thick of it.

That’s the BEST part

 

[Anfurnyy]

I don't know much bout a shift box but I've seen a few times it might be needed?

Don't know if youve got one but there's one in classifieds.

Forced four auto shift box 75 TMC2 boxes$225usd shipped
Lower 48/Canada https://www.dsmtuners.com/marketplace/forced-four-auto-shift-box-75-tmc.9962/

 

[1cleangsx]

Yes Ive actually got 2 , 2 of the of the forced four 100.1 to be exact

 

[1cleangsx]

Yesterday I actually re ran the solenoid extended harness with 18 awg wire

That green wire is the signal wire for my glow shift trans temp gauge that was also wired in yesterday

Now I’m in the process of getting all the wires zip tied and tucked up and finally putting all the trim pieces back in which have been off since the pedal swap

 

[1cleangsx]

Finally got everything tucked in and back together, God Willing these seats are coming out next to get re upholstered

 

[Turbski91]

Nice clean looking interior! It’s a shame that seat is ripped.

 

[1cleangsx]

Yeah it’s been ripped since I bought the car in 2013 and only gotten worse, I think it’s about time to tune it up

 

[Turbski91]

Yeah it’s been ripped since I bought the car in 2013 and only gotten worse, I think it’s about time to tune it up

Atleast you have leather seats! Been looking for years!

 

[1cleangsx]

I love the leather but they wear faster I think, I don’t know if I’ve EVER seen the factory cloth seats ripped

 

[1cleangsx]

Got the relays re wired/done today.

I couldn’t help but want to sit in the car for a minute and take it in , I’ve had the center console and trim pieces ripped apart since the pedal assembly swap, it feels so good to see it coming together!

Yesterday my performance partout order showed up!

So today I started wire wheeling/cleaning the diff and wire wheeled the majority of the white paint off the mustache bar, tomorrow I’ll primer them both, use my engine low gloss black on the diff and a flat black on the mustache bar

 

[1cleangsx]

What’s nice is the FF cover is easy to clean

But the housing still looks terrible, even though I got the majority of the black paint off that was flaking off anyways, I know it’s a 30 plus year old diff

 

[pauleyman]

What’s nice is the FF cover is easy to clean View attachment 766077But the housing still looks terrible, even though I got the majority of the black paint off that was flaking off anyways, I know it’s a 30 plus year old diff

View attachment 766078

I really like glass beading if that is available to you.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Glass beads is down the street I used it bit lately everything has been powered coated. Looks good

 

[1cleangsx]

I really like glass beading if that is available to you.

That’s a good idea Paul but I’m honestly not sure, I’m definitely gonna look into that

 

[pauleyman]

That’s a good idea Paul but I’m honestly not sure, I’m definitely gonna look into that

I gave up trying to clean my trans case. Sent it to glass beader. It looks brand new, literally.

 

[1cleangsx]

Well I got the diff and mustache bar re painted! Nothing spectacular but I’m happy with it

 

[schmitty_z]

So jealous of that sweet cover

 

[1cleangsx]

I’ve got one listed for sale

 

[1cleangsx]

Hey guys! Today I installed my AC Delco rear sway bar end links, similar to the purchase of the aftermarket front lower control arms they definitely weren’t identical to oem, but for a 35 year old replacement I think they’ll do

Next up will be the Volk MetalCraft Upper Adjustable Control Arms and then that big beautiful JIH