Recent content by Paulss

11:1 aluminum with .030 bore, 92 octane..the engine is not in my car yet, its mounted on a test stand and it wasn't quite level, but it is now.

Next I will play with the timing settings to see how that helps, I will post back with how that works, thanks!:cheers

Success.... Most of the problems I was having was my own fault, leveled the engine on the stand (1/2" up in the back) raised the radiator up about 3" and drilled a small hole in the thermo. Now its running between 195 and 205 or so which I would expect due to it's new, the radiator is just 2...

Drilled the hole in the thermostat, LEVELED THE ENGINE, it was sitting higher in the back(sure that didn't help), all the pulleys are stock with the engine, running at 4 degrees advanced. The next thing is to raise the radiator about 4" before I try to run it again. I will post back with block...

Help ! I just fired up my newly rebuilt 348 and it's overheating...maybe. From the start the block and heads were all checked for cracks and hot tanked, bored 30 over, triple cut valves, hardened seats, 325 hp cam w/ hydraulic lifters. The engine is on a running engine stand, radiator w/...

Thanks for the help, i appreciate it:D

I have been building a 348 for my 61 belair. I have put a Mallory E Spark conversion in the original distributor, do I need to run a hotter plug or change the gap. Will I need to install a ballast resistor in the car (originally a 6cyl). I am breaking in the engine on a running engine stand, I...

Awesome, what a great group of people, I'm so glad that I found a place where I could get some real answers from experienced people, thanks to all of you for all your help, i will keep you updated on the progress.

WOW! i really appreciate every bodies input and info, if you need help always go to those in the know. I will post some pics soon. As far as the flywheel fitting I was told that the small block flywheel would work on that engine so with that I would assume it would fit with the 3 speed, I guess...

thanks for the quick reply and maybe not quite that mild but what about the 168 tooth flywheel and 11" clutch and pressure plate, any info on whether those new parts that i bought will work with this combo? And yes i will post some pics

Help! I need someone's expertise. I own a 61 BelAir 2dr post with a 235 and 3 on the tree. my son and I have built a mild 348 to replace the 6 cyl. Originally I was going to put in a 4 speed so I bought a 168 tooth flywheel and an 11" clutch and pressure plate to go with the 4 speed but after...