The pistons going in. These are Hypereutectic pistons, They are favored because of reduced scuffing, improved power, fuel economy and emissions.
The heads are on, notice the new springs. The timing set is a standard set, but there was a little to much play for my liking.
The heads and rocker arms are on. I used the standard rocker arms.
The timing set has been replaced with a Comp Cams double roller set. Much tighter than the stock set.
Notice the gray paint flaking off.
The water pump and housing is installed. They came from 440 Source. I got the one with their logo on it and they gave me $10.00 dollars off.
The valley pan is on and I'm taping the intakes with painters tape to keep the junk out.
I set the intake and valve covers on for this picture. I also test fit the harmonic balancer.
This is an SFI certified fluid balancer from 440 Source.
After thoroughly sanding the engine I painted it with ceramic paint
The carburators and distributor are installed. I picked up the carbs at a swap meet. The throttle shaft bushings were shot. I was able to talk the guy down to $100.00 a carb. I ordered new base plates direct from Holley. You can still get parts for these carbs from them. You can even buy brand new 6 pack carbs from them.
The distributer is an electronic unit that works with the stock setup, no ignition box required. I got it from, ya you guessed it, 440 source.
The linkage has been added to the carbs. I got The linkage and air cleaner from Fredericks Chrysler Jeep Dodge. They are no longer in business, a casualty of Chryslers down sizing. They got the Dodge dealer here also. I think Chrysler pulled their franchise more on the look of their building than their sales numbers. If you didn't have a new building you were gone. But that is a rant for later.
I put the headers on so I could finish the plug wires.
And the engine is done (for now)
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