Recent content by Lamar-NC

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/d/charlotte-1965-chevy-409-big-block/7082512563.html

IT IS AT HOME NOW, 16 AUGUST

.038 overbore, the counter-bores are still slightly visible

I should be getting all the parts from the machine shop next week, will post a picture or two. It's coming together, but at a cost!

No plan yet, that seems way far in the future, of the 2 possible receivers I have, a truck is the more likely candidate.

UPDATE: The block cleaned up without too much boring and I have forged ICON pistons enroute, .038 oversize, along with some other goodies.

Springs, retainers, keepers, teflon seals, stainless valves, and screw-in studs are on the way. My local machine shop received a phone call from "Doctor Don" the other day, so feedback from that conversation makes me feel even more comfortable with the local guy. Thanks Don!

OK guys, here goes...I got a call from the shop today, all my big parts (block, caps, crank, heads) are clean and crack free. The crank is turned down .010 on both and is the only machining operation done so far. I'm getting ready to spend some cash. Any advice on parts for a mild street engine...

That is a ton of input, I appreciate it all and have taken notes. Thanks guys, I'll keep y'all informed on the project!

OK, I need expert advice before I start spending...This is an original 340 horse, small port, '63 model year 409. I am shooting for a decent running street engine, with a slightly rumpity-rump hydraulic cam, with only minimal cutting as necessary on the original parts. I'll probably go single...

OK, not sure how to size down the picture size, but here goes with more questions for you guys. I used to have some precision measuring tools, but now only can locate a nice (accurate?) swiss made caliper that belonged to my dad. The main journals are supposed to be 2.500, and when I check them...

I am just now getting around to messing with a motor that I have had since the early 1970's. It's the low perf version, and I have managed to keep all the big parts except the exhaust manifolds, which must have been lost somewhere in the life journey. My question revolves around machine shops. I...