59 430 build

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LIL ABE 2
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59 430 build

Post by LIL ABE 2 » Tue 12. Feb 2013, 16:54

mock up of "race motor for lil abe 2 59 430 grooved crank main journals, precision blueprinted HV oil pump and drive rod NOS crankshaft co beamed and heat treated "nitro" rods 075 over 10.3 forged pistons re-ground isky roller cam int 9-49 ex 63-3 @050 int lift 604 ex lift 626 lunati roller lifters smith brothers 3/8 push rods mondello ported and polished heads stainless steel valves titanium retainers harland sharp roller tip rockers joe hunt magneto weiand drag star 8x2 stromberg EAB 94's NOS eelco ball bearing linkage note have since moved fuel line behind mag and will trim cross shaft
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note homemade thermostat box 5/8 hose from rear 3/8 front moved by pass hose

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Re: 59 430 build

Post by Theo » Tue 12. Feb 2013, 19:45

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Re: 59 430 build

Post by Shelby#18 » Tue 12. Feb 2013, 20:44

What he said!

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Re: 59 430 build

Post by bhambulldog » Wed 13. Feb 2013, 17:59

Very Nice!
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