Short Block Is Done (Couple Pics)

[Mustang_Geezer]

If everything comes together this week, I'll have all the parts necessary to finish it up next weekend!!

For now, heres a couple of pictures of the short block,

Note the cool FSPP parts shown! 8) 8) 8)

I'll list the vital stats later tonight....Stargate SG-1 is coming on and I dont miss it!!

Later,

Doug

 

[Anonymous]

Man! That is awesome!

 

[xctasy]

 

[Anonymous]

Geezer, Looks GREAT Got to love that Jet Hot coating!! I may have to just have my engine dipped next and save on shipping the parts one at a time. Looks great keep us informed!
Mark

 

[MandarinaRacing]

Ok Doug, enough with the suspense, and teasers What are you doing? C'mon, spill the beans!!!!
Even if you tells us, we'll still be blown away once we see the final results!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alex

 

[STEVEN.]

NEAT-O "Gezze!" 8) 8) OO6.

 

[wsa111]

doug, looks great. i'm still grinding on my 78 head. will go to the machine shop next week for the intake log milling for the 2300,350 cfm holley & the fspp valves. till then william

 

[ludwig]

Wow! You build some nice stuff. That's pretty smart setting in up to TDC before the head goes on too. Put on the VCR and tape that show so you can get the head on and show us the setup.

 

[Mustang_Geezer]

Thanks guys!!

Mark,

Yep, I luv that jet hot coat!! Wait till you see the rest of it once I get it together!!

Alex,
:nox:

William,

I pick my head up Friday!! I can hardly wait to see what it looks like with the new valves and such also!!

ludwig,

I can tape it, but I have no idea on how to put it on the internet...

Specs on the short block is as follows,

Bored .060
2.3L HSC flat top pistons
Decked .040
Fully balanced
ARP rod bolts
272 Clifford cam, lifters, Chrome moly pushrods
Sealed power oil pump
1978 Duraspark II distributor
The Stang Shop alternator bracket & stainless engine fastener kit
FSPP 7 qt deep sump oil pan
FSPP Double roller timing chain & gears
FSPP Hi-Po balancer
FSPP Jet-Hot coated timing chain cover


Some of the stuff I reused from the old motor, and some of the stuff is brand new

Maybe I'll have more pictures next weekend!

Later,

Doug