new engine build or buy long block ?

[kvand347]

I like the way she purred. What are you doing to break it in? You went roller cam right? If so, you don't need to worry about adding zinc, but you should still work it through all rpms and multiple oil changes.

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[lively]

I like the way she purred. What are you doing to break it in? You went roller cam right? If so, you don't need to worry about adding zinc, but you should still work it through all rpms and multiple oil changes.

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Yes , valve train comp cams says to bring it all up to operating temp and then back down to ambient temp . The roller cam only needs oil and the I'm running 5w30 conventional oil from oriellys , it's good clean oil and I'll change it after the first 5 hours to see what's going on through a coffee filter . I'm gonna break it in under power loads , my opinion the piston rings are worn in under loaded conditions and the compression is what sends the rings outward to seal things up for a reliable engine . Since I have full roller rockers I may have to adjust lash but this is my first roller build and I've dialed everything in from springs to valves , compression ratio , porting . So she should run in pretty well .


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[lively]

Got the rudder back , and I did a little bilge maintenance ! Lol should look nice and neat in there .


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[kvand347]

Sounds right to me. Those 5 hours will seem like 100! Once broken in, are you switching to synthetic?

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[Zkdk3000]

Wow that's a beautiful motor!


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[lively]

Sounds right to me. Those 5 hours will seem like 100! Once broken in, are you switching to synthetic?

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Idk yet , I'm kinda on the fence , trying to decide on possibly using amsoil or royal purple . But there's still time to decide . Just need to read some reviews ect


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[lively]

Wow that's a beautiful motor!


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Thanks man ! She's got a lot in her but I'm loving every minute


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[SquamInboards]

That really sets the bar, man. Nice job. Better than new in all the right ways.

Well done.

[lively]

That really sets the bar, man. Nice job. Better than new in all the right ways.

Well done.

Thanks man ! Once I started the tear down the old engine I decided that I really wanted something that was reliable but also gave that musclecar vintage feel, I spent about 5k including the shaft prop and engine . But I'm happy with it


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[SquamInboards]

That's perfect. I spent $2,500 just at the machine shop rebuilding my GT-40. People spend $5k all the time just getting a worn-out engine back to factory spec! And a crate motor would have been more money with less satisfaction, for sure.