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Looking for Mickey Thompson rims
I always ran US Mag Indy 101, they have 17X10, but I contacted them, and they were very responsive, and would put in any BC you want on any size wheel, Ex., 15X10 8X 6.5. The ones in the pic are, unfortunately, 16.5 X10, tires are 12.5X33.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Wheels and Tires
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Magnetic Block Heaters, Gas Engine?
Do not know how cold it gets in Mass, but Rick is right. Mag heaters work somewhat, easy to install. Hose heaters work great if it circulates. Easy to install. Block heaters, in my experience work the best. On my 6.2 diesel, significant difference in starting with/ without the heater. It is a...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #11
- Forum: Aftermarket Accessories
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old guy newbie
Geez Richard, you ol’ coggie, yer gonna fit right in, cause there’s a bunch of us here. Early and late model paint on my trucks.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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BBC 489 build
Busy, but not on this. However got the lifters in today, and told my wife this was like diamonds and ruby's to me. Cant wait to get some of this stuff together, and much of the tedious prep is done. Hope to install the crank, cam, and timing chain to see how everything feels. Hopefully it takes...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #52
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Fuel gauge to tachometer, clock to fuel gauge
I did this and did a write up, check it out if it helps, all good. Thats what we are here for. Start at post 69 page five. Link: https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/1973-k20-350-to-454-swap.29840/page-5- Craig Nedrow
- Post #20
- Forum: Gauge, Speedo & Instrumentation
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BBC 489 build
Put in the soft plug in the back of the engine, behind the cam, then back on engine stand. Deburred and checked the rings in the bore. Use a fine grit hard stone to deburr, and I did have a couple rings that needed burrs removed, which if not removed may cut a groove in the bore. Top .016 middle...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #50
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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489ci tow build...
E-Brock oval air gap intake, headers 1 7/8 tube for chevelle, short duration cam no more then 280 ([email protected]) 750 holly. That’s about $1000. Bucks and best bang for your buck. I had that combo and hauled 20 foot trailer with 3 1/2 tons of hay easy, total weight little over 8000 lbs……for years...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #34
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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BBC 489 build
The engine brain cam in today, a few pics. In retrospect, I wish I had gone solid roller, less trouble with solids, and much higher lift. Disappointingly the Johnson lifters did not come like they were supposed to today. Cam is beautiful and should work good with this combo. I had to use more...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #49
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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BBC 489 build
I like a positive retention of the cam bolts, and ARP bolts for the head. Fit perfect.- Craig Nedrow
- Post #48
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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BBC 489 build
I also notched the block to help with intake shrouding, 1st two pics. For those that want to know, stay .06 off the top of the ring, and use your head gasket as a templet and scribe a line. I had hard stones on a die grinder, and finished with the finest cone I had, but pleased. Why? worth about...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #47
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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BBC 489 build
Its Friday, and I had a good day in the shop. First two pics of the finisher ports. Cleaned the heads, and assembled. I blow the guides out with carb cleaner, air, then lube, assembly lube, and Lucas, as it is so sticky and stays on the stem. It is nice having the valves in, but cannot install...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #46
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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BBC 489 build
finished the heads except assembly some pics. Got a bunch of parts coming in Friday, Hope to assemble heads tomorrow, but need cleaned up, but got the parts washer with new kerosene, so that will help some. I am close to having all the parts to begin assembly, just a little bore work to do. Pic...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #45
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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What aftermarket engine harness?
I have used American Autowire harnesses in two builds, and they are very good, you can buy what you think you need, go Here, good info: https://americanautowire.com/pages/product-directory- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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350 bearings questions
With the pan off like you have it, position any easier to get to rod at 90 degrees, unbolt cap and pull it off. install 3/8 hose on rod bolts if rods are stock, and turn crank another 90*, now you can measure. You will need help probably with reinstalling the rod back on the crank. However in...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #10
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Project is stalled. Cannot solve brake problem
Is this vacuum canister, or upgraded to Hydra-boost. If vacuum canister, is the diaphragm good? You have plenty of vacuum for a diaphragm system.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Brakes
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Cab repair stabilizing
Did this on my 64 Nova, basically removed the whole back half of the car. My body shop buddy told me to weld braces in the body to the floor, and doors and trunk, so I did. two full rear quarters, and full trunk, everything lined up as good as can be expected, doors and trunk shut nice...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #13
- Forum: Paint and Body
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BBC 489 build
each day, lil' closer. Installed freeze plugs, using Permatex #1 brown form-a-gasket, rated for this application. Also installed all the pipe plugs formally removed for cleaning, used pipe dope. Started in finishing the bores with the green scotch-brite pads, and fingernail drag test is...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #44
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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BBC 489 build
Here it the Cloyes timing cover, has roller button to control cam walk, and is easily adjustable. Will need to buy/make a timing pointer, my balancer is degreed.- Craig Nedrow
- Post #43
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Father / Son project K10
Been building two rigs for ten years now. Almost a year into my 73 square. Keep with the plan, (you do have one!) or end up like me. All that aside, cherish the build with your son, and Welcome to the FAM.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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BBC 489 build
Hope you do Jermaine, only have one short life, what took me so long. I did not know you were a machinist Vince, though I follow along with everything that you do. Still got a 475 BW turbo and a LQ4 just waitin....Decided to put the 194 six back into the nova....for now to get it on the road...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #41
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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BBC 489 build
thank you my squarebody brothers. Town day, went to Harbor Freight and bought four tables. I saw Nick's (Nick Trans fame,) work bench on two tool boxes, thought it was a good idea/ $119.00 ea for two benches which will give me 8' of bench space and lights and peg boards on each one. Plenty of...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #40
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Fuel tank straps
I did this not to long ago. Would not do it in the truck, and besides if you drop the tank it will allow you to cleanup and paint. https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/new-for-me-1985-silverado-20-6-2-diesel.32359/page-5 Page 5 post 65 shows the tank strap and bracket. The one side is behind the...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #8
- Forum: Exterior
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BBC 489 build
Installed my valley screens, and drilled drain back holes in the block. This is all an attempt to keep the oil off the crank, routing it down the timing cover, and the back of the engine. Also should speed drain back to the pan. Few pics, bolts are holding screen down. Bought screen from amazon...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #37
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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BBC 489 build
Shop cleanup day, but here is the engine painted. Tomorrow I will start various block modifications, mostly oil control. Ordered the front timing cover. Makes it a fool proof cam shaft end play adjustment. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CIPOOC/ Will buy a timing chain like this, as cam will go...- Craig Nedrow
- Post #36
- Forum: Engine & Performance
