My Flat Tappet Cam Wiped Out So I Decided To Go Roller

[PlayingWithTBI]

Come on guys, buck up! I've got a big-ass paper weight taking up space in my shop!

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

it is in the lower end - most of #5 rod bearing trans located itself to the oil pan More to come with pics later.

I forgot about the pics -

Timing gear thrust bearing, looking good.

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Cam retainer plate OK

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Rod cap with what's left of the bearing. This piece is from the rod end, the cap side is totally gone.

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Crank journal well lapped in...

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You can easily read "MADE IN MEXICO" on the bottom of the pistons

Honestly, this is a 23 year old block so, I'm not too pissed, just a little

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Oh, here's the rest of the rod bearing(s). Note: this pic is of the oil pan, standin on end, dripping into the drain pan, with the windage tray next to it.

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[tayto]

why do you need a 4 bolt main? get aftermarket 4 bolt caps and add them to your block if it gives you a warm a fuzzy. align boring is a must on an old sbc rebuild IMO.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

why do you need a 4 bolt main?

Who knows, I may wanna boost it down the road, what's wrong with that?

 

[L31MaxExpress]

Who knows, I may wanna boost it down the road, what's wrong with that?

Then you want billet, splayed caps with aftermarket studs anyway.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Well, you learn something new everyday! After more research I found that the "Power Torque" engines sold by O'Reilly are made by ATK HP Engines, AKA HighPerformanceEngines.com

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I sent ATK an email about O'Reilly's Power Torque 5.7L asking about the block being from 1988 - 1995 TBI where the "Specifications" sheet says from 1996 - 2000 (see attached .pdf)

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/power-torque/power-torque-engine-short-block/ptq0/sp03/v/a/3009/automotive-truck-1988-chevrolet-c1500-pickup-rwd?q=5.7L+short+block+engine&pos=2

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

I sent AKT an email about O'Reilly's Power Torque 5.7L asking about the block being from 1988 - 1995 TBI where the "Specifications" sheet says from 1996 - 2000 (see attached .pdf)

I just got a reply from them "we no longer offer short blocks" and it came from a guy @LKQCORP.com - this gets more interesting all the time

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

He said this is all they offer. I may go that route and sell the heads and cam to someone else.

Chevy 350 87-95 TBI Base Engine 290HP (high-performance-engines.com)

 

[Supercharged111]

Then you want billet, splayed caps with aftermarket studs anyway.

This. And to do this, one must start with a 2 bolt block. This is stronger than a 4 bolt factory main all day long.