Winter project

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by partsrparts, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. partsrparts

    partsrparts Silver Level contributor

    I have been collecting parts for my winter project.
    TA alum. heads, small valve. level 1 porting
    TA 212 hyd. roller cam
    TA 1.65 roller rockers
    TA SP3 intake valve covers.JPG rollers.JPG sp3 intake.JPG alum heads.JPG
    Johnson roller lifters
     
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  2. Fox's Den

    Fox's Den 355Xrs

    NICE! Make it Happen!!!
     
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  3. Electra Bob

    Electra Bob Well-Known Member

    Nice! Should help the winter months go by :)
     
  4. alec296

    alec296 i need another buick

    Get some tips from Mark Demko and Mart about the roller cam setup. I know some thing was an issue I think cam bumper?
    Should be a screamer
     
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  5. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    The V6 cam plate TA VRL 100 the way I went. TA had to machine the cam. My machinist also strongly agreed.
     
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  6. partsrparts

    partsrparts Silver Level contributor

     
  7. Stevem

    Stevem Well-Known Member

    Nice stuff!
    Just keep in mind that the Cam will need to be degreed in a certain way if you want the most out of it due to the high ratio rockers, that is if the Cam lobes where not designed in perticular for the 1.65 rockers.

    If that's the case then let me know and I will relay what needs to be done.
     
  8. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Im jealous!
    Sounds like a sweet winter project:cool:
    On the roller cam end play,
    With the block bare, bolt the timing cover WITH the gasket to the block using all the bolts required a day or more BEFORE installing the cam, the reason is to compress the gasket as much as its going to compress in service so your cam end play doesnt end up changing on you.
     
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  9. partsrparts

    partsrparts Silver Level contributor

    I believe the cam lobes were designed for the rockers but I will double check, thanks and I will.
    I need to get a degree wheel, I will probable only use it once or twice so I don't want to spend big bucks. Any suggestions? I also see something about a special crank bolt or socket?
    Thanks everyone!
    Keith
     
  10. partsrparts

    partsrparts Silver Level contributor

    Anyone have a opinion on a good degree wheel?
     
  11. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    I bought my Comp Cams degree wheel from Summit years ago.
    The only down side to mine is the degree wheel is kinda small, Try and buy one with as large a degree wheel you can afford.
    Read the directions, try it out, then read again, try it again:p It may take a few times (it did for me) to understand it and get a repeatable reading, just be patient and take your time:cool:
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  12. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    Yep, the 4 long bolts that go thru water pump, timing cover, and into block are the gasket compressors.
     
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  13. Fox's Den

    Fox's Den 355Xrs

    Demko's temperature gauge must have came from Alaska -50* below LOL We get that cold around here you might as well kiss it goodbye! Frozen3 the sequel.
     
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  14. no1oldsfan

    no1oldsfan Well-Known Member

    So what's it going in?
     
  15. partsrparts

    partsrparts Silver Level contributor

    76 Skylark, 1968 350 and th400 out of a LeSabre. Bought in 2014 with 84,000mi on orig. v6, put the 350 in it in 2015
     
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  16. no1oldsfan

    no1oldsfan Well-Known Member

    Awesome. People call 68 / 69 Skylarks step children. Imagine a 76??!! Nice call. I will watch your build for sure.
     
  17. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    That will be fun!
     
  18. partsrparts

    partsrparts Silver Level contributor

    And away we go! engine bay 1.JPG
     
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  19. alec296

    alec296 i need another buick

    Getting close. What is going price on those valve covers?
     
  20. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    Are you pulling it or doing the swap with the engine in place?
     

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