Restomod Racing

I had run into a number of glitches on omy way to completing the engine.  First I realized that I had received

the wrong size connecting rod bearings, I need a .010″ undersize but received a standard size.  Then I found that the connecting rods were mounted backwards on the piston.  These pistons only install one way, so the rods must be installed accordingly.  Once I got those things fixed the rebuild progress smoothly.

Once the short block was assembled I installed it into the car.  I chose to install it as a short block rather than a completed engine because it is easier to line up the trans, install the trans bolts etc.  I was also able to remove and install the short block without removing the hood.  This is important when you are single handedly doing the rebuild.