It should be obvious that you'll need to do some research, and calculations on, Or go with just aftermarket components through out. and and aftermarket components,īE AWARE NOT ALL POTENTIAL PARTS COMBOS ARE COMPATIBLE Theres zero doubt you can build some of the more common SBC and BBC engines with either a mix of O.E.M.

The lubed crank shaft will take a bit more effort to start it rotating than it takes to keep it rotating, as the surface tension and lube shear takes a bit of effort to get it rotating, thats one reason the torque beam style torque wrench is preferred too check the resistance, as you get to see both starting and rotational resistance on the wrench scale, rather than the click style torque wrenches design for verifying the rotational resistance, and be aware that the resistance should NOT significantly change as the crank shaft rotates through its full 360 degrees, if it does it may indicate a block that needs to be line honed to cure a slight block warp- age issue or a bent crankshaft, a dial indicator and an accurate bore gauge and a good solid stand for the indicator can help you locate the cause. in at least three stages, and then gone back and rechecked the studs or bolts per the manufacturers instructions, but you have yet to install the pistons and rods, OK, its time to check the rotational resistance at the first stage, while your assembling the engine on the engine stand. Ok youve just installed your crankshaft in the engine block, with new main bearings and everything's well coated with assembly lube,and oil, and youve torqued down the main caps to spec.

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