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by 66Lincoupe
Thu 8. Apr 2010, 16:58
Forum: Events
Topic: JDRF Fundraiser Carshow (FREE)
Replies: 2
Views: 9328

Re: JDRF Fundraiser Carshow (FREE)

Oops... I didn't see the reply to this post! The show went well again and I am hoping to make it even better this year. The tentative date for this year's event is September 18th at the same location. When I have a flyer I will post a copy this time!!! AND I have subscribed this time so I can see th...
by 66Lincoupe
Thu 8. Apr 2010, 15:41
Forum: MEL Engine Basic Specifications
Topic: Rocker Arm Shaft Stand Height needed
Replies: 4
Views: 12270

Re: Rocker Arm Shaft Stand Height needed

Here's what I have Theo: (inches)

Overall height: 1.885
Height from head mounting surface to the bottom of the shaft bore: .755
Bore diameter: .843 (The shaft is .840 like an FE)
Pedestal width. or length (?)- the distance between the two machined surfaces: 1.176

Have a great morning!
by 66Lincoupe
Thu 8. Apr 2010, 09:25
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Hobbies
Replies: 22
Views: 19124

Re: Hobbies

Love those GT-X1s! Very cool modifications, glad I don't have to pay the insurance on one...

And ChrisCraftCrazy, My dream is a triple cockpit barrel stern - Macatawa Bay Boat Works had a modified (Big Block Chevy instead of that silky inline six) that I drooled over.

Great stuff!
by 66Lincoupe
Thu 8. Apr 2010, 09:09
Forum: MEL Engine Basic Specifications
Topic: Rocker Arm Shaft Stand Height needed
Replies: 4
Views: 12270

Re: Rocker Arm Shaft Stand Height needed

Theo, I had a pair of 390 rocker shafts I was looking at and the pedestals looked identical, same width and height but I don't have them anymore to verify the sizes. I will take a measurement of my 462 pedestals tonight and post my findings. You are about six hours ahead of me as far as time so you'...
by 66Lincoupe
Fri 26. Mar 2010, 08:49
Forum: MEL Engine General Discussion
Topic: 430 Merc runs 14.02 at 101.5, 420hp
Replies: 10
Views: 16633

Re: 430 Merc runs 14.02 at 101.5, 420hp

420 horse, but how many million pound feet of torque?? Horsepower sells cars but torque wins races!

I wonder what real numbers my 462 will put out?? I need to find a local shop to dyno it...
by 66Lincoupe
Mon 22. Mar 2010, 13:56
Forum: MEL Transmission
Topic: Output shaft question 66-68
Replies: 7
Views: 10649

Re: Output shaft question 66-68

You build the drivetrain to match the vehicle or its intended use. Seeing as a stock MEL makes the most torque and horsepower at a very low RPM a stock stall converter or a little higher RPM is fine. Gearing would be my concern, but a Mighty Max is so light any gear ratio would probably be okay. Als...
by 66Lincoupe
Mon 22. Mar 2010, 04:35
Forum: MEL Transmission
Topic: Output shaft question 66-68
Replies: 7
Views: 10649

Re: Output shaft question 66-68

John - Just to add some more info. The C-6 is a C-6. All of the C-6's (that I am aware of) used the 31 spline output shaft - except ours (lucky us, huh?) If you are not comfortable removing the transmission and disassembling it you can have a shop replace the output shaft housing and output shaft wi...
by 66Lincoupe
Sun 13. Dec 2009, 13:01
Forum: MEL Engine General Discussion
Topic: Re: Chris Craft 430ies
Replies: 122
Views: 148880

Re: Chris Craft 430's

So, for the timing components - is there an idler assembly or is it gear-to-gear (crank to camshaft?)

If it is gear-to-gear you can't just get a regular 430 camshaft ground as the cam rotates opposite the crank in that configuration... Just wondering!
by 66Lincoupe
Thu 19. Nov 2009, 10:40
Forum: MEL Engine General Discussion
Topic: Re: Chris Craft 430ies
Replies: 122
Views: 148880

Re: Chris Craft 430's

I would LOVE to see a close up of that gear drive timing set!!! Wonder if it would fit under the passenger car timing cover??
by 66Lincoupe
Tue 13. Oct 2009, 07:07
Forum: MEL Transmission Parts For Sale
Topic: 1966 C6
Replies: 0
Views: 7701

1966 C6

I have a good condition c-6 and torque converter for the 1966-68 462. I think this will also fit the early 460 engines. It was rebuilt and has less than 2000 miles on it, but I do not have any documentation to support this so I am advertising it as "good used". It has the three spline output shaft (...

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