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  1. Ronno6

    Thin Head Gasket and Comprtession Ratio

    The pistons which came with my "rebuild kit" are Sealed Power 345 NPS. these have a compression height of 1.54". That contributes to the problem. Going to 1.56" or so would eat up half that depth...
  2. Ronno6

    Thin Head Gasket and Comprtession Ratio

    My pistons are not dished, but have 4 valve reliefs. Much of my lack of C/R stems from the fact that my pistons are .040" below deck level at TDC. My decks also exhibit some pitting around head bolt holes and/or water passages. This may make it too rough to use thin gaskets. Not crazy about the...
  3. Ronno6

    Thin Head Gasket and Comprtession Ratio

    The Fel-Pro 1094 is a Stainless Steel shim gasket that has a sealing compound on both sides, It is .015 thick ans suitable for use with aluminum heads. It might just be the ticket. I am concerned as the LT4 hot cam was designed for use with a 10.4:1 compression ratio. I fear that 9.25:1 may be...
  4. Ronno6

    Thin Head Gasket and Comprtession Ratio

    Heads are new...block is not. Probably sage advice, but too late for that now. Would I realize much performance gain from the C/R increase??
  5. Ronno6

    Thin Head Gasket and Comprtession Ratio

    5.7L engine from 1993 C1500 Bored .030", aluminum 64cc heads, GM LT4 Roller Hot Cam No dish pistons w/4 valve reliefs The head gaskets that came with my kit are .041" thick. Near as I can figure I will have a C/R of about 9.25:1. I had hoped for higher. Fee-Pro makes a SS gasket that is .015...
  6. Ronno6

    dual exhaust or dual with headers

    If you are running an automatic there are many headers to choose from. If you have a manual tranny w/mechanical linkage, your choices are fewer. FYI....
  7. Ronno6

    1984 K10 305 Headers

    Stock manifolds do not hug the side of the head as header flanges do. I believe there are tapped holes in the heads for mounding stuff like wire looms or heat shields or some other ancillary parts. Those holes are accessible with stock cast iron. The holes in the flanges may permit access to...
  8. Ronno6

    Oil Filter Conversion

    That is something to ponder... It does get cold here in the Deep South occasionally. As my intake does not have a heat passage under the carb, I will most probably need some warm up time, especially in the winter. I am curious tho, about the function of the bypass when used in conjunction with...
  9. Ronno6

    Oil Filter Conversion

    Most adapters have a bypass valve; a few do not. Pros/cons of each???
  10. Ronno6

    Which Oil Pump?

    Got the Melling M155 today. The shop TIG welded the pickup onto the correct position.
  11. Ronno6

    Oil Filter Conversion

    Tis a 1pc rms block. Should not a gasket be included in a rebuild set?
  12. Ronno6

    Oil Filter Conversion

    Thanks!
  13. Ronno6

    Oil Filter Conversion

    The engine I am rebuilding was out of a '93 1500 with oil cooler and right angle filter mounting. I am going to install it into me '84 C10. What part (s) do I need to change to the older spin on filter? If I am reading the parts list correctly it would need a #3952301 adapter and a couple of...
  14. Ronno6

    Which Oil Pump?

    I'll either stick with the M55 and replace the pickup, or go with the Melling M155, same pump, larger pickup. I'm gonna take it to the machine shop who sold me the M55 and let him sort it out. As long as it doesn't colt me more, I'll go with his recommendation. He's gonna press in the tube and...
  15. Ronno6

    Which Oil Pump?

    That is the pump which I have. It uses the 5/8" pick up. The original in the engine is 3/4"....
  16. Ronno6

    Which Oil Pump?

    The engine came with the 3/4" pump. It is a 10243880 roller block, not sure what year as it was a repower. I think I want to stay with the 3/4"..........
  17. Ronno6

    Which Oil Pump?

    My 350 has an oil pump w/3/4" pick up tube. The replacement that came with the "kit" is 5/8". Is there any functional difference? Should I replace the pump or get a new pick up tube?
  18. Ronno6

    Rocker Arm pouring oil

    Don't know for sure, but sounds like a lifter problem to me.
  19. Ronno6

    T-56 in '84 C10

    Thanks for the link.
  20. Ronno6

    Cam Degreeing

    Yup. Thanks. I still have to take exception with step #6, because you are instructed to turn the crank counterclockwise to take a degree reading. This loads the left side of the chain, and unloads the right side. This is a condition not seen while the engine is running, because it is always...
  21. Ronno6

    T-56 in '84 C10

    Anyone have experience installing a T-56 six speed into a Square Body? Does it fit, or does the tunnel require modification? Cross member location change?
  22. Ronno6

    Auto to Manual

    The first thing I did to my '84 C10 was to remove the leaking TH350 and replace with a Muncie M20. I am not concerned about doing truck things with this C10; only having fun. The pedal box was a bit of a pain. I found mine on the fabled online auction site and cost me $225.00 (my offer; listing...
  23. Ronno6

    Cam Degreeing

    I am getting ready to degree the cam in my 350 build. I am a cam degreeing virgin......... I have watched several videos on the procedure and curious as to the lack of attention regarding crankshaft rotation direction I would have to believe that ALL measurements would HAVE to be taken with...
  24. Ronno6

    Engine stand block mounting

    Shorter top arms for block mounting would permit a deeper drop on the stand. For now, I have it as low as it can go. Once I get the pistons /rods in and button up the oil pan, my flipping days should be over.........
  25. Ronno6

    Engine stand block mounting

    Yup.I'm gonna drop it as far as it will adjust. Thanks.

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