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07-15-14, 11:22 AM
Max on the hook pic for Richard, last time ever being towed 
Cam break in went well, it purrrrrrrd at 2000 rpm for 20 minutes, had a friend Brian sit in it and keep eye on gauges for me and watch clock. Seems like hours went by and it was only 20 minutes. LOL
I used VHT primer on manifolds and then was thinking painting black but I liked the look of the primer I left it as is and it looks great I think.
Only leak I had was drain plug gasket didnt seal well and dripped some, but had to change 30 wt non detergent oil and break in lube anyway, I added more Lucas break in additive to the VR1 oil to run engine for a 1000 miles.
The rocker set-up worked perfect and only needed minor adjustment, to be expected as first adjustment was cold and this one was hot.
Drove it home Sunday and O Boy what a feeling a fresh engine
I can't thank Mike enough for all the help he has given me and super deal on the heads. It just makes the whole build more fun when you have a good friend involved. (still can't have Shorty though)
And that is what it is all about to me , Having fun with friends and Mopars.
Cam break in went well, it purrrrrrrd at 2000 rpm for 20 minutes, had a friend Brian sit in it and keep eye on gauges for me and watch clock. Seems like hours went by and it was only 20 minutes. LOL
I used VHT primer on manifolds and then was thinking painting black but I liked the look of the primer I left it as is and it looks great I think.
Only leak I had was drain plug gasket didnt seal well and dripped some, but had to change 30 wt non detergent oil and break in lube anyway, I added more Lucas break in additive to the VR1 oil to run engine for a 1000 miles.
The rocker set-up worked perfect and only needed minor adjustment, to be expected as first adjustment was cold and this one was hot.
Drove it home Sunday and O Boy what a feeling a fresh engine
I can't thank Mike enough for all the help he has given me and super deal on the heads. It just makes the whole build more fun when you have a good friend involved. (still can't have Shorty though)
And that is what it is all about to me , Having fun with friends and Mopars.
07-15-14, 11:48 AM
FANTASTIC news on the break-in Andy!!! The link for your video works above, but when you get to that page, there is no video, at least when I just tried it a couple of times. I'd really like to see and hear that new 440 run!!! I also REALLY love the look of those h.p. exhaust manifolds! I wonder where I've seen a set of those before? 
A huge "atta boy" to Mike aslo for all of his help on this project!
Richard
A huge "atta boy" to Mike aslo for all of his help on this project!
Richard
07-15-14, 11:56 AM
07-15-14, 11:57 AM