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| | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 170 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 170 | Just though I would let you all know...
I got the engine back from the machinist. This would be the original 216 for the '40.
Now it is thirty over. Does that get me close to a 100 hp? From 78 hp? Wow! feel the power!
Let see, I gave the engine to the machinist just before Thanksgiving 2004. Man that was fast!!!
Good thing I was busy with the cab painting. lol | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 310 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 310 | Kevin-
Glad to hear you got your engine back. I didn't have to wait that long for mine, but still had problems being patient.
Now, I hate to rain on your parade, but a stock 216 bored .030 won't give you that much of a HP increase. But, what else are you planning for it. Real HP gains come in cam, carburation, exhaust, etc. My 235 was bored .030, and from my calculations made it a 239. Not enough of a difference for 22 HP.
-Tim
'51 Chevy 3104 w/'56 235, 848 Head, HEI Dizzy, Corvette Cam, Split Manifold and Dual Carter YF's
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 | Did you pay most of the money up front? Thats usually the reason most jobs take a long time. At least you got it back. Cecil......... | | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 | Keep at it! Before long you will be priming the engine and starting it up for the first time.
~ Phillip
1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY!
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 170 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 170 | Once I get the rest of the parts, and get everything painted, I will be asking you guys for tips on priming and startup tips.
It's been a while since I started a new engine up for the first time.
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