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Looking for an engine builder near Seattle #1494614 03/31/2023 4:42 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 920 Seattle B bigmacdaddy 'Bolter
bigmacdaddy 'Bolter B Joined: May 2004 Posts: 920 Seattle	Hello all! It's been a while. I'm looking for an engine builder near Seattle that can put together my 261 stroker. I have all the parts. Block is pretty much ready to go. Any leads are appreciated! 1962 Fleetside 4spd 235 w/O.D. posi 3:90 In the Stovebolt Gallery 1990 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD 2.2 5sp 2013 Ram Tradesman C/V My Webshot Photos]

Re: Looking for an engine builder near Seattle bigmacdaddy #1494617 03/31/2023 5:57 AM
Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,242 Nampa, ID Fibonachu Herder of Cats, Goats, and Sheep (moderator)
Fibonachu Herder of Cats, Goats, and Sheep (moderator) Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,242 Nampa, ID	Potentially stupid question: why not do it yourself? If the block is ready to go, the rest should be doable with normal shop tools? From the Rocky Mountains? Check in with the RM Bolters! HiPo Forum Moderator 1958 Task Force Truck "Frank" gets a new lease on life Follow in the DITY Gallery 1959 3200 Task Force The Ballad of Enkidu The Saga in the DITY Gallery ~ and the story continues

Re: Looking for an engine builder near Seattle bigmacdaddy #1494622 03/31/2023 10:56 AM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Longmont, CO E EdPruss Crusing in the Passing Lane
EdPruss Crusing in the Passing Lane E Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Longmont, CO	How did you get a stroker on a 261? Ed Last edited by EdPruss; 03/31/2023 10:56 AM. '37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires. '47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle. '54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed. '55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.

Re: Looking for an engine builder near Seattle bigmacdaddy #1494692 03/31/2023 5:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,922 Long Island P panic 'Bolter
panic 'Bolter P Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,922 Long Island	Offset grind the rod journals smaller 292 rods Adds about 4.8% Becomes 273" (plus whatever oversize piston is used)

Re: Looking for an engine builder near Seattle Fibonachu #1494718 03/31/2023 8:02 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 920 Seattle B bigmacdaddy 'Bolter
bigmacdaddy 'Bolter B Joined: May 2004 Posts: 920 Seattle	Because I want it to be right... 1962 Fleetside 4spd 235 w/O.D. posi 3:90 In the Stovebolt Gallery 1990 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD 2.2 5sp 2013 Ram Tradesman C/V My Webshot Photos]

Re: Looking for an engine builder near Seattle bigmacdaddy #1494720 03/31/2023 8:08 PM
Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,791 Atlanta, Ga O Otto Skorzeny 'Bolter
Otto Skorzeny 'Bolter O Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,791 Atlanta, Ga	Originally Posted by bigmacdaddy Because I want it to be right... The old saying is even more applicable today. If you want it done right, do it yourself. Guys on this site could probably talk you through each step on this forum. 1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy) 1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) \| 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) \| 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe \|1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) \| 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 \| 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) \| 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)

Re: Looking for an engine builder near Seattle bigmacdaddy #1494864 04/01/2023 9:55 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 920 Seattle B bigmacdaddy 'Bolter
bigmacdaddy 'Bolter B Joined: May 2004 Posts: 920 Seattle	Thanks Otto and everyone else, If I only had more time and energy. I'm a small business owner and have a full time job. My original builder is back on track. He's a reputable inline 6 specialist who has done this for a living for decades. I have more faith in him than me for sure. Also, I'd rather drive/use my truck sooner than later with my limited time. I will be adding everything to the block and head once it's built. This is my second go around. My 1st block suffered a cracked cylinder wall after 2 days of driving. 1962 Fleetside 4spd 235 w/O.D. posi 3:90 In the Stovebolt Gallery 1990 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD 2.2 5sp 2013 Ram Tradesman C/V My Webshot Photos]

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