Recent content by DeucePhaeton

When looking up from the bottom the starter gear only engages the ring gear by maybe 1/8th to 3/16th of an inch. Not what I was expecting to see.

I've swapped a 700R4 into my 58 Impala replacing the TH350 that was in it. Can you run the same starter? Or is a different starter required? What starter ?

OK. So I'm degreeing the cam and it comes up 6 degrees retarded. I have a multi-keyed timing set and stick it in the advanced slot. I netted me 2 degrees. I'm still 4 D-r. Now what? Step key. Where to find? Make sure I'm correct here, 2 degrees at the cranks nets 1 degree at the cam. BKR

58, 348 4bbl. +.060" 286-512 solid cam. 9.5:1 Jahns power top pistons. Ran this combo from 82 until 06. The only over heating problem I ever had were from the radiator getting old and soldering up runs. REcored the rad and it runs fine on the hottest days even in line waiting for a show...

Valve covers Have a set I purchased 12-15 years ago. Fit like a champ on early 58 heads.. No problems. :clap

Ditto on the filter oil fill tube cap.. Ran the car for15 years this way.

Made my own similiar to this. I just used the part that bolts to the intake to hold the grommet and pcv valve. Lot less moola too.

I agree with claying up the slug. I was needing to have an idea before I mount the rods. After which I think I would lose the right to return the pistons in exchange for somehing that would work. At least this is shaping up to look as if I have a shot at making what I have work. :cool:

.218 & .224 here....

WOW! This is quick. I couldn't get hold of Aubrey today and the shop is waiting on the pistons for the final hone. I was thinking I was screwed on this deal.. When I originally purchased the cam and accessories, I was going to use the old bottom end with the Jahn's pistons that have the...

Ok guys, here goes. 348 with a new set of +.060" Egge cast pistons 9.5:1 Comp Cams grind# 409 5432 /5202 H 110.0 purchased from a well know guy. Has .506"/.511" intake and exhaust gross valve lift. Am I gunna have a problem with valve clearance? :bang

I've had a 58 Impala with a 348 for 29 years now. Rebuilt this guy once in 81 and it's time again. I live in Mid-Michigan, married, two grown kidlets, one with his own project in the works. What else..... Ask me.. I'll likely tell ya. Brian