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The short block is done. I tried to install the oil pan but I have the wrong pan gasket set.

This morning I pulled the crankshaft, cleaned the block, honed the block and reinstalled the crankshaft.

Are they 15"? I'm absolutely intrested. Although they will likley go on the challenger or the other valiant. This one is small bolt. I'm converting the '68 valiant to big bolt with the parts he already had. I'll PM you. Thank you Rusty.

The 340 is on the stand and disassembled other than the crank. I hope to have everything cleaned up and ready to assemble tomorrow. Oh, and if you ever have a desire to absolutely hate an oil pan, get one of these bastards! I had forgotten how much it sucked to drop the engine in, line up the...

The engine is out. I have to run to my storage unit and grab a engine stand in the morning. I'll start the tear down and cleaning once it's on the stand.

Here's a picture of the "T" we used when we put this car together. It's just your standard parts store brass.

I can get you a good picture of that "T" tonight rusty. I am ready to pull the block out of Agnes and the "T" is right out in the open.

I'm sure it will be fine. It's no different than the car sitting really. Although that is a good idea and I think I will do that tomorrow.

That spark plug looks perfect but if it idled at all before you pulled it it is only giving you a read of the mixture at idle. To see what it is doing at part throttle or at cruse you will need to hold the throttle at a steady speed, shut of the ignition, click it into neutral and cost to a...

The power came back on but it was around 7:00 P.M. The good news is we have another ice storm coming Wednesday.

Last Sunday afternoon a buddy came over and helped me push Agnes into the shop. I had every intention of getting started on her right then and there. Once she was in the garage I was completely overwhelmed with emotions. It was sudden and totally unexpected. It was the first time since...

I have this car as well. I am not 100% sure what plans I have for it at this time. I do plan on swapping out the 3 speed for the OD Pierre already rebuilt for it. It's in the trunk along with the bellhousing, new clutch assembly, and shifter with linkage. I have all the parts for the big bolt...

They finish 8th in the state

You have no idea how much of a relief it is. I had every intention of have it in paint by now but with everything that happened in November it sat half sanded for the rest of November and all of December. Then my daughters competition cheer team won every meet they went to and that led to 6...