T.I.T. Oper. Comfort help needed/N Dallas

Prof · #1 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 10:37 PM

Putting together 351W for 290 - 300 hp. Very mild--nothing over-the-top but quality is key.
Professionally-built shortblock needs everything. Any KNOWLEDGABLE help would be appreciated. Cleanliness is next to Godliness on this one. And I am going to avoid "too many cooks in the kitchen".

Cam and timing set, fuel pump eccentric installed.

Heads--Kim Barr Racing went through them beautifully. Need valves and seals reinstalled; have the tools, keepers, and rockers. Install and torque correctly. Time consuming. Can be done at your place.

Front cover--new; needs crank seal popped in, water pump installed, fresh gaskets. Black paint. Help figure out what length bolts are needed to afix it to the front of motor (NO LEAKS!). Pulleys and correct V belt. Alternator mounted. Can be partially done at your place.

Initial test run--hang dummy T5 tranny on back, firing order set, oiled and primed, wired up, radiator attached. Listen/adjust rockers for smooth run. Set vacuum screws on carb. Break in hyd flat-tap. cam(?). Check for leaks. Check fan belt alignment. Thermostat opens--runs cool.

Load up for San Antonio--drain fluids (oil, coolant, gas), seal heads and openings for possible long-term storage, remove test stand covers and install good valve covers/gaskets, re-torque, move to portable engine stand, load on trailer.

Any help? Where are you gifted? Prior experience/knowledge a must. Pick a task--git er done. Small kids around so no bad language or late nights. Short shifts less than an hour. Neighbors are sound sensitive, so test run during daylight hours with mufflers.

Garage near Custer/380, McKinney / Frisco area. Should go together real fast with a few extra hands. If we finish it before Thanksgiving, Kim Barr or Jeff White (Smiley's Racing) will dyno it and do further break-in work.

Much of it going together this coming weekend (hopefully) and the next. I am a professor and work Mon thru Thurs, off on Fridays usually building on cars.

Oh, thank you!

Let me know,
Paul
972-816-8009