Initial Firing Up Of A Rebuilt Engine
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They look good, but your intermediate port is small. I guess it doesn't matter though, with a P port. 
I've got a set of R5 end plates and I think an N intermediate plate. All the ports are average height. Not as tall as '74-'75, but not as short as yours. Also, the outside of the intermediate plate has tall runners, like the US spec FB ('84-'85 for sure).
I've got a set of R5 end plates and I think an N intermediate plate. All the ports are average height. Not as tall as '74-'75, but not as short as yours. Also, the outside of the intermediate plate has tall runners, like the US spec FB ('84-'85 for sure).
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I posted a photo in the thread dealing with Peripheral Ports by Heath. Here's another of the new engine being assembled.
What opinions are there re: the placement of the two shims between the water pump housing and the water pump? The FM says to place two shims at points 2 and 4 but my original engine didn't have them, and water leaks weren't a problem.
Peter
What opinions are there re: the placement of the two shims between the water pump housing and the water pump? The FM says to place two shims at points 2 and 4 but my original engine didn't have them, and water leaks weren't a problem.
Peter
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From: Westminster, MD
The shims are to account for the gasket thickness at all the other mounting points. Not using the shims will cause the waterpump and housing to distort a small amount when you tighten everything up. You have a killer motor, why skimp on two shims?
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