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Oct 15, 2007 | 01:22 AM

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New motor. Any tips? I am about to start to assemble my forged 347 motor. Block up, any tips you guys can suggest?

Oct 15, 2007 | 11:59 AM

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New motor. Any tips? I am about to start to assemble my forged 347 motor. Block up, any tips you guys can suggest?

cleanliness, check and double check all measurements/clearances and trq. settings. use plenty of assembly lube/oil where it is needed. good luck.

Oct 15, 2007 | 02:40 PM

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Oct 15, 2007 | 03:35 PM

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make sure all threads are clean + lube up the bolt faces and threads where applicable before tightening,remmember to spread he ring gaps about 90deg apart from each other
to limit blow by.

Oct 15, 2007 | 10:56 PM

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make sure all threads are clean + lube up the bolt faces and threads where applicable before tightening,remmember to spread he ring gaps about 90deg apart from each other
to limit blow by.

Thought it was 180......

What should I gap my rings at by the way? Gunna be seeing a 200 shot, and then 13.5 psi about 6months later....

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