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fired up the 340
Got the 340 running tonight. I had a friend helping. It fired right up and I adjusted the timing. We ran it up to 2500 RPM and ran it for 20 minutes. No leaks! I had sealed the timing cover bolts that go into water jackets that were not sealed at the machine shop that were leaking. The freeze plugs quit leaking on their own. I guess they expanded or something but they are not even seeping anymore even under pressure. I will keep my eye on them though. I didn't have to use stop leak after all. (so far anyway) Motor sounds good.
I would have taken it out and drove it but it started snowing. Bummer! |
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Snow is no excuse! 1500+ hp works just fine in snow too, don't have to use them all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAT1V-wKnKs
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There is nothing
(Almost) as thrilling as the first fire lit in a new engine. When we fired the 365 in The Demon, with no exhaust plumbed after the headers, it was a spiritual experience. I think that's why we do this stuff. Goose bumps!
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Yeah I broke my engine in without mufflers. Kinda hard to communicate with the others :-) WHAT???
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I hope the very best with your efforts. And may all Chevy owners continue the drooling. They secretly want a Mopar! Fear is the only thing in their way. So they saved a couple of bucks to be a Chevy pack member. Both Nascar and NHRA did not change their rules because for any GM. It was so GM could compete. OK, sorry about the rant. It's already been a long Winter. |
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