Got all I can done without putting the heads on. So the whole bottom end is done.

Another thing I find helpful is when the cam is out. Plug the hole with a rag, cover the lifter valley/pistons (if open) and clean the gasket surface w/o the gears in the way. That'* so you can ensure you don't nick any gears. Shouldn't hurt them if you do, but at this point..why chance it?

In the pm, we were chatting about L26 oil filter adapter/pan etc. L26 is meant for a W body which means the adapater sticks toward the passenger side of the car instead of tucking under. Us H body guys would hit the subframe with that adapter. We need the right adapter/pick up tubes.

Finished up the engine today.

First, I got a nice care package from hock, very unexpected. Thanks.


Cleaned up the heads so their ready to mount.


Head gaskets


Ready to put the heads on.


Heads are in place.


Torquing them down.


Torque to yield, 120* Very hard work when your still a little under the weather.


Got the valve train all in place. blows me away how clean this block is.


Getting the LIM in place.


Tossed on the valve covers.


Alternator and tensioner.


ICM bracket and tensioner.


Got the intercooler and supercharger installed


Tossed the belts on


Got it all done, here'* some beauty shots.






Look at that, my work bench is nearly empty.

Damn dude that is sick looking. Very very clean great work.

Very nice!!! I hope this one will last a little longer!

I hope so too. This one I'm going over with a fine tooth comb.

Lookin good Dan. I think thats the first time i've ever seen a lifter valley that clean before.lol

No kidding, it looks brand new. And I didn't even clean that, that'* how I got it.

I like it when they are that clean. My 3rd motor was like that one.

An IR Titanium gun, dayyyyyum. I have the 3/8 version of that gun and well. Mechanic buddy didn't want to give that back either. Matter of fact..we snapped a couple stubborn motor mount bolts with that 3/8" gun.

I'm impressed. I hooked it up yesterday and put a few drops of oil in, then gave it a spin. Wow, did that thing take off. My old one was retired right there. I'll give it to my son.