I haven't done an engine rebuild project for over 10 years and I'm discovering that some of my standard parts and sources (e.g. Victor gaskets, Performance Automotive Warehouse) no longer exist.
I have a few questions for those with fresher experience. I have a NOS aluminum/nylon cam timing gear, but I am concerned that a 20 year old nylon part may not hold up. If I use a Cloyes Tru-roller set, will be there be a compatability problem with an iron or steel cam gear runnimg against the iron block. Are shims necessary? I do not want to machine the block for a needle thrust bearing.
Are the regular 8081 Felpro composition head gaskets OK with Aluminum heads, just in case I can't resist using some 392 heads in place of the original 391 heads?
Will the one piece oil pan gaskets work with the 1967 timing chain cover and oil pan?
I have a few questions for those with fresher experience. I have a NOS aluminum/nylon cam timing gear, but I am concerned that a 20 year old nylon part may not hold up. If I use a Cloyes Tru-roller set, will be there be a compatability problem with an iron or steel cam gear runnimg against the iron block. Are shims necessary? I do not want to machine the block for a needle thrust bearing.
Are the regular 8081 Felpro composition head gaskets OK with Aluminum heads, just in case I can't resist using some 392 heads in place of the original 391 heads?
Will the one piece oil pan gaskets work with the 1967 timing chain cover and oil pan?
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