wikd69 wrote:did you line hone it with bolted caps and then switch to studs in the bottom end ?

Nope. Using the same bolts that it was honed with.

sc racing wrote:Post those pics up on Dart's forum you might get an answer there.

Done, except I don't have 5 posts so I can't post pics. Thanks for the idea.

wikd69 wrote:And what model Vette is that ?

Guess they figure thats the quickest way to the front of the line.

I guess that guy was bored and decided to play chicken.

Crank was new before this. It only has the 10 minutes run time on it. Oil filter bypass is not blocked off, and its a WIX filter. The block oils the mains first, so don't think the cam bearings are the issue. Also, the bearings for the cam are in correctly. But, got thinking tonight about how we pul...

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Can't figure out whats going wrong here. Motor has less than 10 minutes run time on it, and it wiped out the main and rod bearings. There is oil flow going to the bottom end and car has 70psi oil pressure at idle. Motor specs: Dart Little M block, 400 mains -434cu. in. -Callies crank -13.72 compress...

Check this list out. It has part numbers for the light Chrylser ones available at most parts stores.

Thats getting it done.

4.12 @ 205.23

I'm sure I've said it before, but you have some great skills.
That panel with "Camaro" in it is flawless.

wikd69 wrote:

HPDRIFTER wrote:Yeah, I'd forgot all about the old dishsoap trick. I might just take the tube out and do it.
Always perfered the old popcorn trick, myself.

popcorn trick ?

Wondering the same myself. Slather the insides with movie theater popcorn butter maybe?

I've seen enitre cars plumbed with it at the track, so I'd say you're good to go.

Now go get 'em