Gents - I want to build a '65 L84 motor to OEM performance spec. Can someone please point me to the right literature for the build and advise best parts suppliers?
I've already begun the quest and have the following parts: #7017380 fuel unit & manifold; #3782870 block; #3782461 heads (2.02/1.60); #3859326 water pump; #3817173 finned balancer; #359942 oil pan.
I parrticularly need help is sourcing correct: forged steel 'tuftrided' small journal crankshaft (with hard-facing still intact & threaded pulley bolt hole); #3849346 camshaft; #1111070 distributor (which I'll convert to pointless).
All the other bits (pistons/rods/bearings/gaskets etc) I want to go with the best current (ie up-graded materials/tollerances).
Many thanks in advance,
Best Regards,
Gary (Perth, Australia)
P.S. I spent many hours searching TD Archives and Google so I'm not being 'lazy' with my request for help.
P.P.S. I'm not building a 'restoration' motor as my fuel unit is highly polished....this motor is for FUN & driving & reliability.....NOT for Judging......any advice (especially on what CR to run) is greatly received.
I've already begun the quest and have the following parts: #7017380 fuel unit & manifold; #3782870 block; #3782461 heads (2.02/1.60); #3859326 water pump; #3817173 finned balancer; #359942 oil pan.
I parrticularly need help is sourcing correct: forged steel 'tuftrided' small journal crankshaft (with hard-facing still intact & threaded pulley bolt hole); #3849346 camshaft; #1111070 distributor (which I'll convert to pointless).
All the other bits (pistons/rods/bearings/gaskets etc) I want to go with the best current (ie up-graded materials/tollerances).
Many thanks in advance,
Best Regards,
Gary (Perth, Australia)
P.S. I spent many hours searching TD Archives and Google so I'm not being 'lazy' with my request for help.
P.P.S. I'm not building a 'restoration' motor as my fuel unit is highly polished....this motor is for FUN & driving & reliability.....NOT for Judging......any advice (especially on what CR to run) is greatly received.
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