Projekt Lazarus - Numbers Posted!!
Originally Posted by Darth_V8r
for example running >.550 lift on stock rockers....
Originally Posted by bortous
Good call on the bore.
That's another reason I went for a 4.155.
Mamo recommended this as well as my builder in case we ever go forced induction.
Kind of a happy medium.
With an iron block, such as the DART do these have sleeves too or not? As in you don't need to press any in?
That's another reason I went for a 4.155.
Mamo recommended this as well as my builder in case we ever go forced induction.
Kind of a happy medium.
With an iron block, such as the DART do these have sleeves too or not? As in you don't need to press any in?
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Originally Posted by old motorhead
I used to run big nat gas engines to power irrigation wells. Biggest was a Waukesha LRO. About 2500 cubic inches if memory serves. Only made 300 hp, but did so at 900 rpm. You could replace a piston and a liner in a matter of a few hours. Heads (can't remember if there were two or three), intake manifold, and exhaust manifold came off in one piece. And went back on in one piece. Used a 1" drive deep well socket placed on a crank throw to push the old liner out. New liner came with a piston and rings installed already. Thought I was going to be down several days instead of just several hours. Those Waukesha boys had no wasted motion. When asked what I could do to help, they mentioned to go ahead and get the beer on ice. I complied.
Those things were everywhere when I started farming in 1980. Nearly every well around had a nat gas engine with a few diesels thrown in. Mostly Cats and Waukesha. 10 or 15 years later, diesels became more popular due to natural gas prices being high in relation to diesel. Now, we've shifted things around to all electric. Natural gas prices are down and about the same cost per day as electricity. But, the cost of gearing back up for natural gas made the decision to go all in on electric motors easy. Diesel is now WAY more expensive than the other two fuel sources. In 40 years, I've had the opportunity to work on lots of engines/motors. Know a little about a whole lot of 'em. lol.
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Those things were everywhere when I started farming in 1980. Nearly every well around had a nat gas engine with a few diesels thrown in. Mostly Cats and Waukesha. 10 or 15 years later, diesels became more popular due to natural gas prices being high in relation to diesel. Now, we've shifted things around to all electric. Natural gas prices are down and about the same cost per day as electricity. But, the cost of gearing back up for natural gas made the decision to go all in on electric motors easy. Diesel is now WAY more expensive than the other two fuel sources. In 40 years, I've had the opportunity to work on lots of engines/motors. Know a little about a whole lot of 'em. lol.
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Yes, actually!
Rotating assembly is at machine shop to get the final hone on the bores and to get balanced. I ordered heavy bob weights to make sure we would not need to add mallory metal. The pistons as supplied were not clearanced for the reluctor wheel, so considering options there. but the shop has a great relationship with the manufacturer, so I think we will figure something out.
Cam bearings are on their way to machine shop to be installed after final hone. "Nerd Gaper 2.0" cam is ordered Likely in hand next week if all goes well.
Plan is to get the cam in first, then do the rotating assembly, umm..., assembly. Hoping we can get the clearances really spot on via splitting kits. Once all that is done, final assembly should go quick.
Rotating assembly is at machine shop to get the final hone on the bores and to get balanced. I ordered heavy bob weights to make sure we would not need to add mallory metal. The pistons as supplied were not clearanced for the reluctor wheel, so considering options there. but the shop has a great relationship with the manufacturer, so I think we will figure something out.
Cam bearings are on their way to machine shop to be installed after final hone. "Nerd Gaper 2.0" cam is ordered Likely in hand next week if all goes well.
Plan is to get the cam in first, then do the rotating assembly, umm..., assembly. Hoping we can get the clearances really spot on via splitting kits. Once all that is done, final assembly should go quick.
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Does the piston skirt interfere with reluctor wheel? Whats the difference between nerd gaper 1.0 and 2.0. Splitting kits will get you there. What brand will u be using?
Mallory costs heaps so if you dont need it great. Are you getting your balancer and clutch balanced ?
Mallory costs heaps so if you dont need it great. Are you getting your balancer and clutch balanced ?
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Does the piston skirt interfere with reluctor wheel? Whats the difference between nerd gaper 1.0 and 2.0. Splitting kits will get you there. What brand will u be using?
Mallory costs heaps so if you dont need it great. Are you getting your balancer and clutch balanced ?
Mallory costs heaps so if you dont need it great. Are you getting your balancer and clutch balanced ?
Mains and rods will be King XP.
The balancer and clutch are already balanced.
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I had my ATI balncer checked and it needed 5-6 drill holes in it... You were unlucky with the pushrod, ive done it but no damage, bet youll be checking the crap out off them this time...
How does the piston , reluctor issue happen?
How does the piston , reluctor issue happen?
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Good question on the reluctor. I'm surprised myself, since I specified it for an LS7 format. But I think it'll work out. I'm sure it'll be a quick EDM and done.
