kennygunit 10 Report post Posted December 10, 2011 After we found that problem, we went ahead and started working on balancing my connecting rods. The biggest difference between the lightest and heaviest rod was 10grams, so i had to shave off about 7grams on the big end in order to get it to an acceptable weight. We just used a grinder to shave off the weight. The final thing we did before the weekend was install the rear main seal. Pretty simple, just slid it one with some oil on the inside, and RTV on the outside. We couldn't get it all the way in because the engine stand was in the way, so i'll have to tackle that once its off the stand. Thats it so far! I've ordered a ton of more parts and goodies that will be arriving shortly. Next week I plan on finishing up the bottom end by throwing on a Canton oil pan, the timing chain cover, water pump, fuel pump, and hopefully throw on my new heads! Thanks for reading, and stay tuned! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted January 15, 2012 did you get the engine finished up? hopefully you didn't run into any problems like ptv clearance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 15, 2012 Just found this thread. Nice work for a 1st build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969 Mach1 14 Report post Posted January 17, 2012 Kenny, You haven't posted your progress for some time. How far along is this motor? I had thought it was about finished. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightowl 10 Report post Posted January 18, 2012 You can block off where the fuel pump goes, and use a nice electric fuel pump. My motor is also a 351W, that I rebuilt in 1976. I also added that double roller timing chain, but had a problem with the front case going back on. I had to dremel some of it off so it would slide over the chain. I did that on the very top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
