Re: [BaadAssGremlins] If it ain't one thing............

[Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxx>]

Lu,

 I hope you are using Plasti-Gauge to double check bearing clearances.

 Davis

lumina333 <lumina3@xxxx> wrote:

> Well, time for a (S-L-O-W) progress update on the 360 assembly: 
> Started to finish assembling the short block last evening, now that 
> the rain humidity has cooked off for a few days. As all the piston 
> rings were positioned, and rod bearings were being installed, a funny 
> feeling crept over me. Was I seeing things? Rubbing my eyes and 
> blinking didn't help - yes it was true - the bearing box only had 
> enough in there for 6 rods. Wait, had I misplaced something? Nope, 
> the box and bearings were sealed in plastic when I opened it. There 
> was no other box of bearings floating around. Okay...so I check the 
> part number on the box and discover that the bastard at the machine 
> shop has sold me a set of bearings for a 6 cylinder engine! After 
> jumping up & down and cursing the poor man, I look at the tech. 
> manual and discover that the bearings for
> the 6 & 8 rods are the same 
> size - whew, at least I don't have to take out the ones that I have 
> already installed in the block! I finish installing the 6th piston in 
> the block and once again, put it to bed. 
> After discussing my dissapointment with his lack of ability to count 
> to 8, the man at the shop told me that he would have the extra 
> bearings waiting for me today. This should be fun. 
> My thanks again to John - you are a generous man with your time, 
> attention, and patience! -Lu-