footballubet Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 That is the only place to use just a dab of RTV. Helps to fill any irregularities at the meeting points. Quote
CKZ03 Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Now... Is anyone interested in doing this job for me? Quote
footballubet Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Now... Is anyone interested in doing this job for me? Sure. But I'll need to keep it over the Summer for test drive purposes. You gotta make sure it don't leak. Quote
Murphy Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 That's the same kit I have Cory....I'm going to follow their recommendations (I was going to do it anyway) and apply small amounts of silicone in the critical areas....... Quote
Sam (Bones) Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 just a tiny dab, and when using RTV is is best to wait until it fully cures before any oil touches it, don't even fill the oil pan for 24 hours Quote
Murphy Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 The crank lobe pointing towards 8 o'clock in this pic, is that the same relationship to the counter-balance weights on the crankshaft? So if I turn the crank so this lobe is at 12 o'clock I should be in good position to remove the oil pan? Quote
Sam (Bones) Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 just pull the engine and give it a fresh coat of paint, and while you're at it...might as well clean up the engine bay Quote
7tonemonte Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 just pull the engine and give it a fresh coat of paint, and while you're at it...might as well clean up the engine bay There goes the snowball Quote
footballubet Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 You are so close! Just think you could make that firewall look so much cleaner..... Quote
bobsmc Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 You guys sure can get a snow ball rolling...I know you have pushed a few for me.lol Quote
Mike 57 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 It is just hanging there! Go ahead lift it out and paint it, I dare ya! Quote
Murphy Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 I can't believe this! It's 70 degrees & I thought I saw a few snowflakes! Quote
CKZ03 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Rollin, rollin, rollin, keep that snowball rollin... Quote
footballubet Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 I can't believe this! It's 70 degrees & I thought I saw a few snowflakes! There's quite a few flakes around here! Quote
Murphy Posted February 16, 2014 Author Posted February 16, 2014 Replaced the oil pan gasket with the Felpro silicone gasket kit that included new bolts, today. Got my nephew to assist as he had a cherry picker to lift the motor a few inches as I was told that was necessary. Actually, after draining the oil (of course) and the radiator, disconnecting various lines (gas, coolant), removed the carb to install the lifting plate, loosened the radiator shroud, and got the motor mounts bolts out, we lifted about a half an inch and the pan came right out. I was a bit disappointed to discover that this motor is a 2-bolt main block. Was hoping it was a 4-bolt for future projects. ANyway, this gasket kit is really sweet.,we added a bit of RTV in the 4 corners of the main caps........hope that does the trick??? Thoroughly cleaned the oil pan, no dents to speak of. Sanded and painted. Quote
Sam (Bones) Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 don't be disappointed with a 2 bolt main, from what I've learned the 2 bolt is actually stronger, some believe that some don't, if you ever go to a level where it is questionable, put a stud kit in it and be done with it Quote
LIL' Mac Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Sam you are correct. If it is a SBC 400, two bolt mains are DEFINITLY STRONGER. The webbing on a two bolt block is much thicker. And, unless you are turning over 6500 RPM constantly(race motor), its not going to matter anyhow. A 400 is a torque motor anyway, with TONS of possibilities Many improvements you can do to them. Personally , I de-stroke them. I have been building 400's for well over 30 years. I always look for 509 and 817 castings. I love 'em. Quote
Murphy Posted February 16, 2014 Author Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks, guys. Once I get a few other projects completed, I was thinking of a 400SBC, .030 over and turn the crank a bit for the RPMs, should make for tons of fun! Quote
footballubet Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 The 2 bolt is just as strong as the 4 bolt and a little less weight. You'll be plenty good using it to build. Quote
Sam (Bones) Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 for a street engine, build a torque monster, where all the power is in by 5000 rpm, makes for a much more fun driving car, think about it...how often do you really spin your engine past 5000 RPM while cruising around? having that bottom end grunt for the way most of us use our cars is where it's at I built a monster engine but I love my 454 9.5:1 bottom feeder much better, the car is so much more fun to drive now Quote
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