Up-Date 06-16-2015. I clean up the trust plate and installed, set the bolts to 10 foot pound with thread locker (red). I have oil pressure on the...
Up-date 06-15-2015 Tonight. I pulled the front timing chain cover and timing chain and gears. When I hit the drill I could see the #1 main...
UP-DATE 06/15/2015. I pulled the oil fliter, it was full. With the oil filter off, I barely hit the drill with the primer rod attach and oil...
Hello, here is what I have. 1. 5.0 Short Block used. 2. New Main and Rod bearing 3. New Melling 5.0 oil pump standard volume. 4. before start, I...
Hello, it may be common knowaedge , but don't forget to remove the pilot bearing in the crankshaft when mating a 5.0 and C-4. Thanks Tony
Hello, would like to run a 91 5.0 short block with my 1971 heads. What length push rods do I need Thanks Tony
Hello, I have gone over my build in my head and just went out to the shop, I just can't find anything wrong. I need to find the smoking gun. Tony
Big Dog, thanks for the info.I have been thinking, I have already had my block check for line bore, and had the block squared. So if I can used...
Hello, I don't thing there is a "o' ring for the pick-up tube on a 1972 302. There is a gasket and it was in place at the oil pump base and at the...
Hello, can't find another 302 block. Has any body run a 302 +.060 with no issue? I need to get my Mav back on the road fast. Thanks Tony
hello, put the loud pedal to the wood. If you like it you got a good deal. It is always good to know what cam you have, but sometimes you just...
Hello, I had no choice but to get it off the freeway. I also have oil gauge. One thing I forgot to say was the oil filter was dry when I pulled it...
Hello, my HV oil pump never went over 65 PSI. This is the letter I sent withe Pump. It was pick up today. ATT: Rene Conner...
Hello, I have a boss 302 oil pan and pick-up. I have used HV Pumps for over 35 years with out a issue. I have done Drags racing, open track...
hello, I called Meling they ask me not to touch the pump and just send it summit racing. I should have the engine apart by the end of tomorrow. Tony
Hello, I had new cam bearing installed. I used a new melling HV Pump and the drive shaft that came with the pump. I have started the tear down. I...
Hello. I pulled the timing chain cover and pulled my dizzy, used my oil primer and hook up a oil pressure gauge and it read zero. No leaks at...
Hello, I just rebuilt my 302, I had about 850 miles on the car when I lost oil pressure. I used a oil primer shaft before I started it for the...
Hello, can you tell me what is the best sealant to use when installing core (freeze plugs).? Thanks again for helping with my blow by and...
Thanks everybody, I'm pulling the 302. I will kept you posted. Tony
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