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#91

Engine, Transmission, Rearend, & Exhaust / Re: Who has had success with a...

Last post by Challenger340 - February 01, 2026, 11:00:14 PM

Yep, should have come with a sleeve ?

#92

Proven Engine Combos / Re: 505 engine build complete ...

Last post by Challenger340 - February 01, 2026, 10:51:08 PM

Very Sry to Hear, RIP

#93

Charger Discussion / Re: How often do you drive you...

Last post by Challenger340 - February 01, 2026, 10:45:41 PM

As often as possible, but not in winter LOL

#94

Engine, Transmission, Rearend, & Exhaust / Re: Who has had success with a...

Last post by Kern Dog - February 01, 2026, 08:35:16 PM

Good point about the timing cover gasket. I've heard that several thicknesses are available. That is great but I would have never thought something like that was necessary.
This cam button issue....





The small end there is smaller than the center hole in the cam sprocket.



The button is loose in the hole and the collar sticks just outside. The cam sprocket hole is .75, the button is...





It turns out, these are supposed to come with a sleeve!



Mine did not. I'll need to call Comp Cams tomorrow.

#95

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Back, but for how long?

Last post by Kern Dog - February 01, 2026, 07:58:22 PM

Did you get a Charger, JB ?

#96

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Union Pacific “Big Boy” is...

Last post by BLK 68 R/T - February 01, 2026, 07:02:00 PM

Resurrection of an old  post 

I still have not got to see the big boy in action yet. Seems it always skips the Pacific Northwest. I emailed the UP steam club and asked if they have any plans for it to visit this neck of the woods. We'll see if they even reply.

#97

Cars Wanted / Looking for project superbird

Last post by fireguyfire - February 01, 2026, 06:54:18 PM

I'm in western Canada and am looking for a project superbird or Daytona. One of these cars is a bucket list car for me, and I've always dreamed of owning one. I have the space and time to do a full restoration so a rough car would be fine.

#98

Engine, Transmission, Rearend, & Exhaust / Re: Who has had success with a...

Last post by BLK 68 R/T - February 01, 2026, 06:23:21 PM

On the advice of the man that advised me on the cam that I have, I ordered this:



It comes unpainted and of course, I want it to match the engine.



We are having days that range between 50 degrees and the low 60s. I need it to be a bit warmer before I can paint the stuff I want to paint. I could heat the shop with the bar b que propane tanks....
Another item I bought today is...



There is conflicting opinion on whether these roller buttons are supposed to operate at zero clearance or with the common .005 to .010 end play. Most of this stuff is new to me, I'm learning as I go.

That is what I ended up using in mine. I set it up for the tightest clearance specified.

Don't forget to have the timing cover gasket you will actually be using installed during the measurement process.

#99

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Back, but for how long?

Last post by JB400 - February 01, 2026, 06:21:38 PM

Welcome back. Nice to see some of the older members get back on. Was just recently able to get back on myself. Between Yahoo, Google, and Apple, I lost my password. Apple was able to fix the issue, and I got my password back. Need to make another copy instead of relying on tech.

#100

Charger Discussion / Re: Were ALL HP's red all year...

Last post by BLK 68 R/T - February 01, 2026, 06:19:46 PM

To the OP. Big blocks or small blocks?