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    Running into problem after changing shifter cable

    Hi all. Looking for some guidance. I just replaced my shifter cable purchased from Kirbans. The cable I took out looked slightly shorter. I was concerned but I put the new cable in anyway. I went through all the gears and back to park but it won’t go to park on the selector. Same thing when it’s...
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    No oil through pushrods while priming

    Hi all. New motor rebuild with roller cam and adjustable rockers. Started priming with a 1/2" drill. Packed the pump with vasoline. Definitely feel the stress on the drill which tells me I'm getting pressure. At it for 5 minutes and no oil up to the heads. I pull off the left valve cover to...
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    Looking for turbo oil drain to oil pan photos

    I'm in the middle of building a 4.1. The machinist is against trying to drill and tap for the turbo oil drain into the block because he was concerned of the block cracking while attempting to tap. I have read on these forums that the turbo oil drain can be brought down to the oil pan so I'd like...
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    4.1 block wanted

    If anyone has or knows where I can get my hands on a 4.1 block please let me know. I'm in the Bridgeport / New Haven CT area. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Andy
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    thoughts on cylinder sleeves

    Has anyone had experience or have an opinion with using cylinder sleeves? I need to make a decision on whether to sleeve my original motor or go with a new block. My motor did have some modifications but I wouldn't consider the build crazy. Larger turbo, cam, Champion heads. Thanks.
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    looking for a good machine shop

    Looking for some guidance. Very long story short I need to get my motor hopefully rebuilt after just 300 miles on a new rebuild. I dropped my oil pan to change the gasket and I see the pins that connect the piston to the rod slid out and have cut into the cylinders, 4 of 6 banks are like this...
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