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  1. Tim Cucci

    Stock Rebuild LC2 Flexplate questions ?

    I have a spare original engine that I would like to put back together. A 10/10 GM Turbo crank to be used with stock bore pistons and rods and block. All are original to the block. Only thing new or different is the stock turbo 10/10 crank and bearings. #1 Has the rotating assembly absolutely...
  2. Tim Cucci

    Popping at idle and running rough after battery swap??

    My car was running perfect. My battery was 5 yrs old and going dead after about a week. I installed a new battery and did not crank the car until the next day due to running late for appointments. I actually heard a pop in the exhaust when cranking the car and the idle was all over the place up...
  3. Tim Cucci

    Tip and stumble at at stop and go. Red lights , Stop sign. Normal driving.

    Very slight stumble when leaving a dead stop during normal driving. Other than that the car idles, responds, hauls a$$, smokes the tires. I have not checked the sparkplugs yet? The car has cut out and popped at WOT like it ovverreved and didn’t shift out of 2nd quick enough? Slight Stumble is...
  4. Tim Cucci

    Want to add a Innovate WB O2 Controller Kit? Can my SM G be used for the gauge?? Problems?

    Looking at the Innovate 3884 or 3887 controller kit? I’m trying to avoid adding another gauge in the car? I’ve got a Scanmaster G and TT chip already. It looks like I can just use the SM G for the read out maybe. Is this as simple as wiring from the controller to the Scanmaster and then tuning...
  5. Tim Cucci

    Need help with OLD SMC Alky Connectors on top of bottle.

    can someone identify what the connector types are on the old SMC system bottle. My system works well but the black plastic insulating nut has crumbled on both wires going to the top of the bottle. I just need to get new ends for the cables.
  6. Tim Cucci

    WTB Stainless Crossover Pipe for STOCK Headers

    I would like to have a SS Mandrel Bent Crossover Pipe for my stock headers. Good quality and fit too. Thanks
  7. Tim Cucci

    Is a Double Roller Chain Needed ? Less than 500HP?ing

    When is it practical to use a double roller timing chain instead of a quality stock replacement? Is the stock replacement used with a tensioner and will it be quieter than the double roller? Trying to keep the noise down without sacrificing durability or quality. Doing a rebuild now using a FT...
  8. Tim Cucci

    Buick straight 8!! And all aluminum 1960's Buick V8 ?

    Saw this yesterday afternoon while I was picking up my rods an pistons at the machine shop. My machinist had found a 49 Buick 4 door sedan in a yard full of weeds while driving by. The car has a Straight 8 engine. He had the engine out and disassembled in the shop. Then he said "Let me show you...
  9. Tim Cucci

    Relocating Vacuum Lines. Deleting Vacuum Block ? Pros ad Cons?

    I would like to delete the vacuum block and clutter from the front side of the intake and refurbish my vacuum lines. While researching I see where some people are drilling and tapping the rear of the lower intake and rerouting with soft vacuum lines to the appropriate components. Is there any...
  10. Tim Cucci

    Has anyone ground there pushrods to correct lengths?ushrods

    I know it sounds crazy but has anyone done this? I have experimented with old pushrods and was able to put a nice ball and polish finish to the exact length I wanted. I'm talking about taking. up to .020 or maybe 030 off between the two ends and reshaping and polishing with a belt sander and...
  11. Tim Cucci

    JE pistons with press fit on stock rods? Anyone have any sort of fit issues ?

    Just curious. I have 3.820 JE pistons with pressed pins in stock iron rods. Everything checks out so far but JE calls for a .050 min side clearance on the small end of the rod to the inside of the piston pin boss surface. Has anyone had a problem with this clearance when the piston is installed...
  12. Tim Cucci

    Over gapped one of my Top Rings .025 !!!!

    I gapped all my other top rings at .019. Second rings gapped at .023 and ,024. I mistakenly (screwed up) gapped one of the top rings at .025 !!!! I also checked the bad ring in other holes with no luck. JE Pistons 3.820 and JE Pro Seal rings at +.005 file fit. Is the .025 gapped top ring...
  13. Tim Cucci

    Valve guide cutter question? Does the CC cutter prep the OD and Hight??

    Looking at the Comp Cams pilot 4732 and cutter 4726 to cut my exhaust guides down on my Ported and Polished iron heads with smooth stem SS valves. Does the cutter prep the OD and Hight of the guide at the same time? Thanks
  14. Tim Cucci

    Need to cut EX. Valve guides down for seals? P.P. Stock heads. SS Valves

    I have stock ported and polished heads with Ferra SS valves. Roller cam setup with beehive springs. I just took the engine apart for bearing knock issues. The engine was smoking a little and during the tear down I noticed everything from the intake runners down to the pistons and plugs had oil...
  15. Tim Cucci

    Anyone having trouble doing SEARCH on this board.

    My "search" function isn't working. Any body else having problems?
  16. Tim Cucci

    Main bearing choices??

    I've used the M960P bearings before and they worked well on my stock build. I am currently getting parts for a spare stock buildup with .020 bore, stock 10/10 crank, and stock rods. I have the APA rod bearings already. I'm just kinda on the fence about the main bearings. 107M ? MS960H? Or...
  17. Tim Cucci

    Building spare engine. Formally " Engine Making Loud Tapping Noise"

    I have a spare block that has a fresh .020 bore , line bored, cleaned and mag checked. Problem is it has a chunk knocked out about the size of a quarter right at the very bottom of one cylinder. 109 Turbo block. The work on the block was done a few years ago. The machinist did not seem to...
  18. Tim Cucci

    Machine shop in Augusta Ga?. No K and P anymore.

    I need to get some stuff balanced and stock crank and rods checked. Anybody got any idea who to use around Augusta Ga anymore? K and P machine closed up a few years ago.
  19. Tim Cucci

    Engine tapping very loud after 10 minute warmup and getting worse!,

    I've always had a loud roller valvetrain and even swapped CC lifters for Morrells and pushrods with loose and tight preloads trying to quiet down the noise. Now I'm thinking it may be a wrist pin or something else. It seems to be louder at the front of the engine and getting worse. I've tried...
  20. Tim Cucci

    Wiseco PTS542A2 Piston Application ??

    I've got my eye on a set of these pistons but I just can't find much info on this particular part # PTS542A2. I know the website says it is for a 3.8 Turbo Buick and it is .020 over. I have a refurbished 109 block bored .020 over with stock crank and rods. Any body got info or experience with...
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