{"id":2514,"date":"2012-08-04T16:37:56","date_gmt":"2012-08-04T23:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northwestvets.com\/blog2\/?p=2514"},"modified":"2012-11-02T14:12:48","modified_gmt":"2012-11-02T21:12:48","slug":"update-on-the-engine-in-our-57","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwestvets.com\/blog2\/2012\/08\/04\/update-on-the-engine-in-our-57\/","title":{"rendered":"Update on the Engine in our ’57"},"content":{"rendered":"

After the last race, we heard a “clicking” sound in the motor when cranking that was in rhythm with the valve train. To be safe we decided to pull the old motor and take a look. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to Chris & Paul, today we got the 331 out of the ’57 and torn completely down. We found a bad lifter bore in the front of the engine that was damaged since the motor was put together 12 runs back. We have three\u00a0lifter bores that need to be bushed and we’ll get the engine back together to race again in 2013!<\/strong><\/p>\n

My profound thanks to my sons & Pam\u00a0for all your very hard work today on a HOT<\/span> day! – Roger<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/em>Update<\/span>: September 26th 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to DG Machine<\/em>, we have the lifter bores repaired and the engine back together!\u00a0 We removed the restrictors to the lifter galleys and increased the oil pressure slightly. Hopefully the problem is resolved. <\/strong><\/p>\n

We are also replacing our old Moroso stud girdle with the stronger Shafiroff<\/em> double-bar stud girdle that we have been using on the 406. – Roger<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rolling ‘EZ’ with ISKY Cams<\/a> – Drag Racing Online<\/em> – Posted September 27, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

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331 back together, September 2012<\/p><\/div>\n

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Old Moroso single-bar stud girdle (top)
New Shafiroff double-bar girdle (bottom)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Update: October 21, 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Chris, Pam and I got the engine back in the ’57 on Saturday. Chris also got the transmission and driveline back in the car. On Sunday Chris repaired the cracked 3-4 shifter rod and we got the shifter installed and adjusted. Don’t ask me how you fracture a 7\/16″ heat-treated shifter rod but it was. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Earlier in the week I reinstalled our MSD Timing Control<\/a> which will give us more flexibility for the starting line conditions we face.\u00a0We can also advance the timing in high humidity conditions\u00a0to help compensate for the loss in horsepower. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now we’re basically down to installing the carbs, headers, radiator and the engine will be ready to fire. – Roger<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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LONG 5-speed shifter<\/p><\/div>\n

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Update: October 25, 2012<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We now have the headers,\u00a0and radiator installed. I had to replace the primary fuel bowl in the front carburetor due to the threads pulling on the banjo fitting which is not uncommon. Just add some fuel, coolant & connect the battery and it is ready to fire and set the timing!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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New 660 primary fuel bowl with old float, baffle, needle & seat, bounce spring & accelerator pump installed.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Update –\u00a0October 27, 2012<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today we fired the ’57 and set the ignition timing. All systems look good!\u00a0 We’ll pull the rockers off while it sits during the winter. New shoulder harness in the early Spring and we should be good for 2013!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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