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    Main Bearings Good Bad Or Ugly?

    Oh trust me I about got committed to an insane asylum over this. More oil, less oil, different weights .... I could never get this pan to work with my set up. that 4.500" stroke was just too much. It's now living happily in a different 496 build and has never had issues in that with 4.250" stroke.
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    Main Bearings Good Bad Or Ugly?

    Appreciate the good feedback guys. This is in a jet 21' Daytona. I set up the mains back in 2019. The thrust would have been set to spec, actually I think that's why the front thrust bearing surface is ground down a bit to set up correctly. I went on a deep dive into my records for more...
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    Main Bearings Good Bad Or Ugly?

    Okay internet you guys were right. I pulled out the mic’s and the journals are .020” under so correct bearings. Where would you look next? If it was an oil pressure issue wouldn’t rod bearings look this bad too?
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    Main Bearings Good Bad Or Ugly?

    Agreed on the calipers verity in measurement. I’ll get the Mic’s on them next. I’m in So Cal. Good point on the 0.020” (or .015” small) wouldn’t let the crank spin once torqued. I’ll get a better measurement to confirm. In there now are 0.020” oversized bearings both rod and main. The...
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    Main Bearings Good Bad Or Ugly?

    You guys are quick! Got me diggin more which is great. Here’s pics of the thrust bearing, mains, and rods. Not to create a spoiler alert but this got me deeper into the build. History: this motor had an oil issue and spun main & rod bearings. It was communicated the journals for mains and...
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    Main Bearings Good Bad Or Ugly?

    Alright guys interesting think tank session. Im tearing down my 572 BBC with the intention to increase compression from 9.8:1 flat top pistons to 11.25 or 11.5:1 domes. This also gives me the opportunity to check out the health of the motor I built in 2019. Question for the group. The rod...
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    [WTB] Gen 6 (VI) BBC Block

    Looking for a Gen VI bare block either stock bore or max 0.030" over. Bought a boat "not running" found out why. Trashed the block in the process. Ready to go with rotating assembly and machining just need a new bock. Hoping to get the boat on the water soon!
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    [WTB] AA Stainless Berkeley Impeller

    Looking to try an AA in the 21’ Daytona. Before I drop $1100 at Eddie’s anyone have a good condition they’d like to sell? Thanks!
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    Winter 21' Daytona Project

    The windshield was original and was starting to crack so we are going to replace it. I chose to go smoke rather than the black to update a bit and were keeping the hight the same. In these boats you sit higher than the windshield anyway so sunglasses required. I hadn't thought of making it...
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    Winter 21' Daytona Project

    Well I cant seem to leave well enough alone. The Daytona is getting another update. Eddie Martinez at Martinez Marine Interiors is currently working his magic with a new interior set up for the 1994 classic. Out with the old in with the new, the ‘90s theme gel coat is pretty hard to pair an...
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    21' Daytona Full Interior

    Sale Pending... (Rona Corona)
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    21' Daytona Full Interior

    Ok not much action. Anyone need it? For trade 1 case beer or I’m going to toss it
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    21' Daytona Full Interior

    I have a 1994 21' Daytona that is going to be getting a new interior. Old interior is available. Here is a list of the pieces: (1) Engine hatch - 1 year old wood frame, upholstery 7 out of 10 (2) Front buckets - cushions are good, upholstery 7 out of 10 (1) rear bench - bottom cushion is good...
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    Positive Post - Excellent Transmission Shop Orange County

    Hey guys I wanted to throw a little positivity in the mix here. If anyone is looking for a transmission shop in the Orange County area I highly recommend Leon’s Transmission in Garden Grove. Rare in the transmission service world — they focus on customer service. I have a 2003 Silverado with a...
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    572 BBC - 70psi up to 4500rpm then Drops to 20psi...?

    Well hey there, its been a while. How about a Corona Virus Update? Taking advice from the forum and from B1 Racing, I bit the $900 Dan Olson bullet and had them fab up an 11qt wet sump pan for the Daytona. A couple weeks ago I swapped that pan with the Milodon and Dan Olson's pickup. Running...
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