Re: Tech Advice?? (Non Dak, But I Need Help)

From: dwmagnum (dwmagnum@interlynx.net)
Date: Thu Mar 15 2001 - 00:14:10 EST


ED - There are a lot of 455s still around and it won't cost you $350.
No one will know the difference unless you tell them. HMM! - ALL THAT
BIG BORE BOTTOM END! GOOD LUCK DW

Ed Halterman wrote:
>
> Hey all, as you know, I'm building an engine right now for my Project
> Olds. I got me a un- pleasent suprise call today from my engine guy.
> Evidently, this engine in it's previous life spun 3 rod bearings to the
> point of beng .080, .090, .100 out on the crank. Now, since this a
> forged steel crank, he says he can weld some material to work with on
> it. It just doesen't sound right to me for longevity and reliability
> reasons. Should I let him do this for $150, or try to find another
> crank, keep in mind this engine (330cui) was only produced from '64-'67,
> but they all came with the steel crank and will run me about $350.
> Thanks alot!!!!!!
>
> Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca
> '01 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT+ 4.7L V-8, Auto, Bright Silver Aka the "Silver
> Streak"!!!
> '66 Olds F-85, 5.4L V-8, will have 350hp Soon to be Intense Blue!!
>
> See the Silver Streak and Project Olds here!!
> www.dodgetruckonline.com/ed.htm



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