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Originally Posted by Tom M'Guinn
Hard to guess and on my eta. It's slow and steady here... I'm hoping to be installing the motor before football season, but we'll see... In the meantime, here is a picture of the oil pump mounting surface after an hour or so with an "oil stone" I bought at Orchard Supply (in the tool section). The picture doesn't do it justice, but the joint is as smooth as glass -- can't even feel it with your fingernail. I tried tapping the girdle over, and I tried the freezer trick, but neither got it flush. The oil stone was surprisingly easy to use and leaves a glass-smooth finish. ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Anyway that pic looks very nice and good work to get it done so well. Hope your engine is up and running soon.
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Originally Posted by Thom
Tom, are you using OEM studs ?
Sorry, missed this question before. No, I'm using raceware (with an o-ringed block and WF gasket).
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Motor itself is not really coming together. Waiting for the cam and clutch, and some odds and ends, then should be ready to slide into place...
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damn youve been building this motor going on three years! I dont have patience for that- ive probl. built like three cars since 05!!
- i need to find a plater around here for mine when its back out- love the look!
- i need to find a plater around here for mine when its back out- love the look!