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JohnC · 09-08-2009, 01:07 PM

The motor is done. The guy is still kind of messing with the carb a little bit. He said it was still running a little rich. I don't think he's in a big hurry since I'm not in one either. Hopefully Friday, or next Monday I should be able to work on it, and at least get the old motor out.

jason65 · 09-08-2009, 01:26 PM

So your getting a broken in, tuned just install and go cruizin motor.

Red84C10 · 09-08-2009, 09:05 PM

Love the truck gives me ideas for my 84.

JohnC · 09-10-2009, 12:42 PM

Yeah should be able to just put it in, and go.

Thanks Red84C10.

*highperf4x4* · 09-10-2009, 10:10 PM

Dude, your cam will be broken in within the first 30 minutes if it's a flat tappet, but your cylinders will need about 1500 miles to be safe. He'd need to run the engine roughly 24 hrs to achieve that and vary the rpms. If he doesn't have the set up for that, I'd plan on a break-in period.

JohnC · 09-11-2009, 08:47 AM

He has a full engine stand set up with a radiator, and everything. I know there will still be a break in period, but a lot of the bugs will already be worked out when I get it in.

jason65 · 09-11-2009, 08:52 AM

That takes some of the work out of it.

. I hate that first 20mins of break-in. My motor came with the cam broke in to. I think it's the best way to go.

JohnC · 09-11-2009, 08:58 AM

Yeah hopefully it all goes pretty easy.

*highperf4x4* · 09-12-2009, 01:24 AM

Yeah you definitely want someone who knows what they're doing to break in your camshaft. Just cranking the engine too long trying to start it up can ruin the cam.

KQQL IT · 09-12-2009, 01:36 AM

Roller cam.

*highperf4x4* · 09-12-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Roller cam.

JohnC · 09-12-2009, 08:16 AM

Yeah this guy knows what he's doing. He has been doing engines all his life, and I have known him for 27 years.

I'm not sure if it's a roller cam or not. It's the Comp Cam's Thumpr cam.

joe231 · 09-28-2009, 10:17 PM

So...TTT

how did today go?

menace121978 · 09-28-2009, 10:21 PM

yea, how did it go??

oh wait a minute... how did what go??

joe231 · 09-28-2009, 10:48 PM

John told me this morning that he was gonna get some quality time with the truck even if it kills him

maybe he is still hard at it

menace121978 · 09-28-2009, 10:50 PM

man that would be something... a real update!

glock35ipsc · 09-28-2009, 10:52 PM

Who did what with who?? And where?!?

joe231 · 09-28-2009, 11:02 PM

John is gonna kill me.....

especially if he didn't get any truck time

*highperf4x4* · 09-28-2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

man that would be something... a real update!

don't get my hopes up!

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Who did what with who?? And where?!?

That pretty much covers it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

John is gonna kill me.....

especially if he didn't get any truck time

I'm thinking he might spend some quality time with your truck. Better put it in the garage!

menace121978 · 09-29-2009, 12:06 AM

I'm in tears!!!

Driveway Dreams · 09-29-2009, 12:11 AM

Dang! You guys are brutal. I just realized why I don't have a "build thread".

joe231 · 09-29-2009, 09:04 AM

come on Gerald, all the "cool" kids are doing it

JohnC · 09-29-2009, 09:43 AM

OK since the cat's out of the bag.

I did spend some quality time with the truck yesterday. Didn't take pics because the battery was dead on the camera. Yeah yeah I don't want to hear it about that.

I have the engine and tranny ready to pull out. Everything is unbolted and and unplugged. Just forgot to have Holly help me get the hood off, and get a yoke to stick in the tranny. So I'll get that done this week, and be ready to do some cleaning, and make a new home for the new engine.

**nlped** · 09-29-2009, 09:56 AM

No Pictures... I call Boo Hockey!!!

JohnC · 09-29-2009, 10:04 AM

Man I tried because I knew nobody would believe me. Walking out to the garage turned the camera on, and nothing. So I'll take home some batteries tonight, and get some pics.

09-08-2009, 01:07 PM	#351
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project The motor is done. The guy is still kind of messing with the carb a little bit. He said it was still running a little rich. I don't think he's in a big hurry since I'm not in one either. Hopefully Friday, or next Monday I should be able to work on it, and at least get the old motor out.

09-08-2009, 01:26 PM	#352
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: John's Project So your getting a broken in, tuned just install and go cruizin motor.

09-08-2009, 09:05 PM	#353
Red84C10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: saskatoon,saskatchewan Posts: 7	Re: John's Project Love the truck gives me ideas for my 84.

09-10-2009, 12:42 PM	#354
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Yeah should be able to just put it in, and go. Thanks Red84C10.

09-10-2009, 10:10 PM	#355
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: John's Project Dude, your cam will be broken in within the first 30 minutes if it's a flat tappet, but your cylinders will need about 1500 miles to be safe. He'd need to run the engine roughly 24 hrs to achieve that and vary the rpms. If he doesn't have the set up for that, I'd plan on a break-in period.

09-11-2009, 08:47 AM	#356
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project He has a full engine stand set up with a radiator, and everything. I know there will still be a break in period, but a lot of the bugs will already be worked out when I get it in.

09-11-2009, 08:52 AM	#357
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: John's Project That takes some of the work out of it. . I hate that first 20mins of break-in. My motor came with the cam broke in to. I think it's the best way to go.

09-11-2009, 08:58 AM	#358
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Yeah hopefully it all goes pretty easy.

09-12-2009, 01:24 AM	#359
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: John's Project Yeah you definitely want someone who knows what they're doing to break in your camshaft. Just cranking the engine too long trying to start it up can ruin the cam.

09-12-2009, 01:36 AM	#360
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,175	Re: John's Project Roller cam.

09-12-2009, 08:16 AM	#362
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Yeah this guy knows what he's doing. He has been doing engines all his life, and I have known him for 27 years. I'm not sure if it's a roller cam or not. It's the Comp Cam's Thumpr cam. Last edited by JohnC; 09-12-2009 at 08:17 AM.

09-28-2009, 10:17 PM	#363
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: John's Project So...TTT how did today go? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-28-2009, 10:21 PM	#364
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: John's Project yea, how did it go?? oh wait a minute... how did what go?? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-28-2009, 10:48 PM	#365
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: John's Project John told me this morning that he was gonna get some quality time with the truck even if it kills him maybe he is still hard at it __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 09-28-2009 at 10:48 PM.

09-28-2009, 10:50 PM	#366
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: John's Project man that would be something... a real update! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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09-28-2009, 10:52 PM	#367
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09-28-2009, 11:02 PM	#368
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: John's Project John is gonna kill me..... especially if he didn't get any truck time __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-29-2009, 12:06 AM	#370
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: John's Project I'm in tears!!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-29-2009, 12:11 AM	#371
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: John's Project Dang! You guys are brutal. I just realized why I don't have a "build thread". __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

09-29-2009, 09:04 AM	#372
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: John's Project come on Gerald, all the "cool" kids are doing it __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 09-29-2009 at 09:05 AM.

09-29-2009, 09:43 AM	#373
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project OK since the cat's out of the bag. I did spend some quality time with the truck yesterday. Didn't take pics because the battery was dead on the camera. Yeah yeah I don't want to hear it about that. I have the engine and tranny ready to pull out. Everything is unbolted and and unplugged. Just forgot to have Holly help me get the hood off, and get a yoke to stick in the tranny. So I'll get that done this week, and be ready to do some cleaning, and make a new home for the new engine. Last edited by JohnC; 09-29-2009 at 09:43 AM.

09-29-2009, 09:56 AM	#374
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: John's Project No Pictures... I call Boo Hockey!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-29-2009, 10:04 AM	#375
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Man I tried because I knew nobody would believe me. Walking out to the garage turned the camera on, and nothing. So I'll take home some batteries tonight, and get some pics.

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