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Offline kyledyr

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my engine build
« on: March 03, 2007, 05:15:38 PM »
if any one is curious as to how my 350 chevy engine build has gone, i've been keeping track on my cardomain page.  it's got pictures too, check it out here:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2412632/2
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Re: my engine build
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2007, 06:36:39 PM »
Kyledyr, You're moving right along at getting that ol engine back together. Nice documentation too. Just one comment about the build-up. Use the WD-40 as little as possible. It's solvent based and will actually resist the coating by oil leaving you more prone to friction at the initial start-up. Good luck with her.
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Re: my engine build
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2007, 07:55:00 PM »
Thanks, good to know.  Ironically, my can of WD-40 is extremely low on propellent (doe anyone else hate having liquid left in a can that just wont come out?) so I could only get a few drips out, then I just rubbed it around the surfaces and threads that need to stay clean.  I mostly put it on to inhibit any rust between now and when I get them in the engine.  I'll keep you guys posted.
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'81 305 Trans Am WS6