91 K5 -Procrastination Build - bikini top!

[tarussell]

If/when Mary approves funds for this motor upgrade ( or she might be more willing if we call it a repair instead ) try and get enough for an extra 1/4” of stroke on the crankshaft and related rotating assembly parts plus some BRODIX oval-ports - and if there’s enough leftover we can go with a bigger cam, the kind of numbers that require them solid type lifters.
Just say’n - if ya’ gonna ask ya’ might as well make it worth it…

 

[ktmoutfront]

Tell her you bought her jewelry for valentines day and they screwed up the order.

 

[folkenheath]

Thank @tarussell, he bought the gift for you for everything you do for him. And he was very close for your unique application, we just tweaked it a little is all, you should get your fun RPMs back and the fun sounds you like.

Thank you for including me in this fun project.

My suggestion is to install it at a 105 ICL with that 9 keyway timing set.

 

[DrSmash]

Awesome ! Bring awn the power! Where can I send a $ donation to this very special cause?

 

[nvrenuf]

Thanks to @tarussell generosity I’m way ahead now.

My current task is to find a nice carb and have it built then get a better intake.

 

[tarussell]

Thanks to @tarussell generosity I’m way ahead now.

My current task is to find a nice carb and have it built then get a better intake.

Well, that was not my intention to let that cat outta the bag - truth be told I only got a few parts for John so he would stop taking stuff outta my garage.
The man’s been on a nonstop uncontrolled free shopping spree for over two months!

 

[nvrenuf]

@tarussell I left a $20 in the top of your toolbox.

 

[ktmoutfront]

That's more than I ever got for the part I gave you.

 

[nvrenuf]

That's more than I ever got for the part I gave you.

#scammingseniors

 

[ktmoutfront]

#scammingseniors

I feel triggered.

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

It's about time you open that engine up

 

[nvrenuf]

Note to all - check / change your coolant, even when there aren’t any problems.

It used to be green.

 

[ktmoutfront]

Especially when they sit.

 

[Hosalabad]

Oofta! Gonna take a minute to flush that one.

 

[nvrenuf]

Yeah, I’m probably going to pull the radiator to flush it with a hose and maybe pull the thermostat and do the same with the motor. Once the water is mostly clean I’ve got some Blue Devil flush to use in it.

When I do the cam swap I’ll probably put a new water pump on it since I’ll have it off.

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

Got to run it a little more often.....

 

[ktmoutfront]

And, if you are mixing your coolant, do not use tap water.

 

[nvrenuf]

And, if you are mixing your coolant, do not use tap water.

I worked in parts for a long time and, while I’m sure it’s ideal, using something other than tap water was never discussed ••but•• I’m seeing that mentioned more and more lately. I guess when I do the final refill with coolant I’ll take out a loan and use 5 or 6 of those premix formula jugs.

 

[ktmoutfront]

Tap water with minerals has always been a no go. From when I was a kid 55 years ago. (man I am old) The minerals cause electrolysis and the rust starts. You could change out to an all aluminum BBC and not need to worry about it anymore.

 

[tarussell]

Tap water with minerals has always been a no go. From when I was a kid 55 years ago. (man I am old) The minerals cause electrolysis and the rust starts. You could change out to an all aluminum BBC and not need to worry about it anymore.

Was it mentioned that John needs an aluminum block… it’s ready and rust free!