rebuilding my engine

[chevyboy1992]

ok guys i have a 95 z71 and im rebuilding my engine myself to learn how i have put in the bottom end already and torqued to spec. but i want to make sure i dont have to mic any thing for clearance its all new parts eagle crank i beam rods and .30 pistons will i have to mic for clearance between the rods and crank balancers.or anything else?

 

[am92]

Did you use plastigage to make sure that the rod to crank journal clearances were right?
I'm not too sure about anything else, but I do know that you should use the plastigage to be sure instead of just trusting the torque specs.

 

[chevyboy1992]

no i didnt. i still have it upside down from where i torqued everything.i bought it all as a kit.
the people at summit told me i didnt have to clearance check any of that as far as tdc clearance or rod to crank journal clearance but i will go buy a guage and check it.i got my crank with all bearings rods with all bearings and my pistons with rings in an eagle rotating kit but i will still check it.thank you for the advice any body else have any pointers? valve lash adjustment or install ?

 

[am92]

Are you using roller rockers or stock stamped rockers?

 

[chevyboy1992]

im using my stock stamped rockers.1.5 ratio.im looking for a new set of heads like the ones that came with this intake i believe their 083 heads i just cant seem to find any.that way itll give me more power and bolt right up to my intake

 

[chevyboy1992]

ok ive been researching alot and i need to plastigage my main bearing clearance,end play and rod to crank journal clearance.as am92 said.i havent had much time to work on it much.so i am about to get started.

 

[chevyboy1992]

i bought some lock-tite is it nessesary on the rod and main cap bolts? and head bolts since they are to a torqued spec?

 

[DRAGGIN95]

You do not want to put loctite on the main bearing and rod cap bolt's, but I would suggest using some ARP assembly lube to get a proper torque spec. Also you need to use thread sealer and all of your head bolt's that are around your water passages.

 

[chevyboy1992]

ok thanks man.i know to use sealer on the heads or i could end up with a mess of oil later on.thanks for the help

 

[sewlow]

I'd go aftermarket with rockers. The variations on the stock stamped ones can be from 1.42-1.55, according to an old HOTROD article I read. Mass production & all.