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...no guarantees on this, last number I have for Gene is 530-357-5570

Same issues/processes as for the Bear blocks; time and money.
You could call Gene and ask the question....

These typrs of projects are HUGELY expensive and there is never a guarantee of capturing even the initial investment let alone actually making a margin. Some projects can drag on for years (I have several that way) being attended to as time/money permits.

Here ya go......

http://rockerarms.com/

I haven't heard any updates for the blocks. I have a visit planned for (maybe) June to check it out.

[quote="Bored&Stroked Yeah, I was sincerely hoping that the effort to produce an aluminum 392 block was going to go forward . . . seems to have disappeared. I definitely would have scrounged and saved for one of those![/quote] The 'Adams Project' is still alive, it is just going through all of the t...

OK boys and girls, here is an update for followers of Gary Patrick and the previous incarnations of RockerArm Specialists. Gary and his new crew are now in a new building and have a new phone number: 530-242-1316 He is putting a new website together...not sure what you find as of today. If you have ...

Most cam/lifter manufacturers will suggest 0.040" to 0.060" preload on the hydraulic lifter. With the lifter sitting on the base circle (heel, back side, whatever) open/extend the pushrod until all slack is gone but the puck has not yet moved. Now, open an additional 1 2/3 turns (at 32tpi this gets ...

In addition, verify that the counter weights have been trimmed so that it actually fits in the confines of the block...

I just don't remember pissing in your Cheerios.....I only asked a question.

Maybe I'm just old and thick headed, but why does anyone want to make giant bore cuts on these engines? You can easily exceed the perceived gains in power simply by using forged pistons at 10:1 compression. The standard bore 354 castings that are on the market may or may not actually make the 9:1 as...

Swept volume determines the compression ratio. A longer stroke has more swept volume. Assuming that the combustion chamber cc is constant, then it goes kinda like this: A 354 has a swept volume of approximate 44.8 cubic inch or 734 cc. This is the volume of the cylinder. Imagine that you will squeez...

If you have deep pockets and really really want a big crank then check out Winberg Crankshafts. There are still a number of custom shops doing welded strokers but most will be in the $2500 range. Sadly, the shop that I used decades ago has long been closed...go figure....

I can't offer any help with the A230...but the spacer ring has been used successfully for years and will not "fall out" if properly machined/installed; check your existing bearing retainer for concentricity and if needed turn down your existing bearing retainer od as needed to make it 'round'. Make ...

There are only a couple of opportunities to use a late trans and early bell, yours being one of them. In many applications the truck bell is just too big. In other swaps, like a 5-speed, nothing matches. T-5? input shaft is too short for the truck bell. AX15? stock bell is not used but a block adapt...

Jahns often put their name on the inside, so if it is bare then look for a number of some kind. It is obviously higher than 8.5 since they were flat-tops. If they will fit in your bore as you had wanted then hook up a rod and crank and check the down fill volume to determine dome volume. Easier to m...

The Fitzgerald gasket was popular in the 60's with the T/F guys. Sadly, another one of the great manufacturers now long gone. I have a couple 392 sets if anyone has a need...

There are three distinct head gaskets for the 331-354 and 392, and not based on displacement. If you take the time to actually look at the photos in the HAMB link you can see that there are physical differences with regards to the location of coolant passage holes as well as the dowel pin diameter. ...

Thanks for the plug George!

FWIW, my adapter also uses the oem inspection cover as well as any post 67 type starter.
We also can provide forged pistons and will be [u]very[/u] competative on price.
Send a note if you have questions. hemi.parts@yahoo.com

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This guy is 'out your way'...http://www.lindertech.com/bhrs/
You might also check with the VintagePowerWagon folks in Iowa: http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/produ ... -parts.htm

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Yup, typical military designed for wet operations. Be sure to keep the drive shaft with the dizzy as it is 'special'.
Note here, some of the units are 12 volt and others are 24 volt.
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An EarlyHemi will be as reliable as the quality of the rebuild. No, rebuilds are not cheap, budget for about $5k and be selective about the shop you employ. If they are a predominately GM or Ford operation you may not get the attention to detail as you would from a Mopar shop. This is especially tru...

Your '53 had solid lifters!!?? with adjustable rockers or adjustable pushrods? Very unusual. Your 53 parts will fit on a 54 block, no problems. Use the hyd lifters. Caution here...verify the size of the pushrod tip vs lifter. Your hydraulic lifters will have a 0.125" radius seat. What do you plan to...

Good deal on the cranks. Two thoughts: if you try to offset grind the 54 crank that much then you won't have much left...to use the 92 crank in a 54 block then start whittling. You will need to turn everything down to match the 54 dimensions.
Its been done, just alot of machine time.

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I'll second some of Marts observations. We have been using stock manifolds for many years, long before any alum parts were available. Open the throttle bores to match the Holley base (1- 11/16") and if you use a Holley put a bolt pattern adapter on top. Over the years we have had good success with 7...

I'll mention two items not yet covered. 1) The price for a Hemi to TF adapter will be in the $500 range. Add it to your 'package' costs. 2) Unless you spend alot of money, there is no easy way to get an OD trans for the B-RB engines. You can save alot of money on the 354 if you keep the stock intake...