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Old 08-26-2025, 12:52 AM
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Small SC360 update. Really just a machine shop update for the new engine. Otherwise I’ve just been driving and having fun with the car. I realize the other day the left side leaf spring must be completely sacked out because the left rear of the car sits about 2” lower than the right side. Over the winter I’ll have to pull the springs and have them re-arched.
Block cleaned up nice at 4.150. Once I have the pistons Scott with do the final bore and hone to 4.155 and set piston to wall clearance. He’s got the heads pretty close to being done minus waiting for the springs and stuff. I still haven’t decided on a cam so I can’t order springs yet. Part of me wants to do a hydraulic roller since I want to drive this car a ton with this engine. Another part of me wants to keep it simple with another flat tappet cam. I’ll call Crower and see what they recommend.

The crank was shot blasted at that machinist and he was really impressed with how nice the casting was. He’s going to spend some time in the next couple weeks to get it cut down for the nascar rods.

Thanks for reading. Sorry this is a boring update.
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