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500 Caddy build

blasphemous said:
Should've gave those combustion chambers a polishing while the heads were off.
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Thought about that real hard. But the heads were already done and I didn't want to screw up the valve job if I slipped. And secondly caddy heads are high nickel cast iron, a real bitch to to polish but looks damn nice when you are done.
George
 
smalltruckbigcid said:
Thought about that real hard. But the heads were already done and I didn't want to screw up the valve job if I slipped. And secondly caddy heads are high nickel cast iron, a real bitch to to polish but looks damn nice when you are done.
George
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There'll always be another time. Nice build so far!
 
Be careful with that style of fan, I've personally seen the hole it makes in a hood when it flies apart at moderate to high RPMs
 
Thanks for the heads up. 5 complete engines and 5 bent to hell fans. So thats why the flex a lite replacement. I may do the windstar fan swap later this winter.
George
 
Well it runs sweet. 2 twenty minute cycles at 1900~2150 rpm and the cam sould be good to go. I heat cycle it a couple more times and call it good. Throttle response is quick. No leaks and temps and oil pressure is good. Now I'm tired and ready for a shower.
George
 
boz42 said:
Congrats, these days flat tappet break in runs are scary.
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Ya judt gotta use the right oil. Rotella is the only COMMONLY available oil that still has all the anti-wear ingredients(such as zinc). Royal Purple and Joe Gibbs also come to mind. Car Craft did a write up earlier in the year about what's going on with today's oils.:eek1: :eek1:
 
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