looking for bolts if you have a Fastenal in your area contact them if they don't have the bolts thay can custom make you the bolts you need to your specs.
great looking machine work on this really nice
looking for bolts if you have a Fastenal in your area contact them if they don't have the bolts thay can custom make you the bolts you need to your specs.
great looking machine work on this really nice
2003 CHEVY 4500 DURAMAX/ALLISON 14'
SERVICE CRANE BODY 16,500 LBS 14.5 MPG
1998 K3500 SRW CREW CAB TRANSPLANTED 6.5TD ELECTROINC INTO, HEATH COMPUTER, 40+HP INJECTORS, 4" EXHAUST, VACUUM ELEMTINATOR ON TURBO,UPGRADED COOLING WITH ALL GM PARTS,NO VACUUM PUMP, SST OIL COOLER LINES MADE LOCALY FRACTION OF THE COST, 3" TOURBO/BOOST GAUSGE ALL IN ONE, ADDED GEAR DRIVE GREAT HELP WITH STARTING TIME DOESN'T JUMP AROUND ANY MORE, INTERCOOLER 3" INLET AND OUTLET COOLER 12x24x4, ALSO ADDED MANDEL BENT CROSS OVER, HAD TRUCK REPAINTED AND OPUT ON ALUM FLAT BED
Have you talked to ARP?
1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer...new 6.5 in process...diamond block, 18:1's, other goodies...
Slim, If you or anyone else would like to contact Andrew for a block girdle or any other custom machining, send me a PM with your email address, and I'll forward your note to him. I was in contact with Andrew as recently as a couple of months ago. I don't know if he does custom work for others, but it wouldn't hurt to ask... His custom Jesel roller rockers look really cool too!
Jim
I am a big fan of roller rockers. There is a lot of friction (heat, HP loss...) where those suckers ride on those shafts.
1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer...new 6.5 in process...diamond block, 18:1's, other goodies...
More Power,I sent you a PM with my cell number. I am interested in the girdle if I can afford it. i like his work, still brings tears to my eyes. I did make it my screen saver and my background picture. Dam I like good machine work.
Slim
Slim
1995 Chevy 2500,4x4, 5 spd, 6.2 .040 over, 18:1 ceramic coated pistons, Ported 6.5 turbo heads,6.5 high pop injectors, Gm-8 turbo ported turbine housing, custom intercooler, gm dual thermo, 130 gph water pump, 3 to 3.5 turbo down pipe to 4 inch exhaust. Custom electronic adjustable waste gate (got the idea from the Honda guys, Thanks), custom frame mount FSD cooler.
Your message has been forwarded...
Jim
looking for a little clarification here........i'm thinking that the girdle is just extra support or strength for your crank bearings to prevent the typical cracking on the block....am i right? sorry if it sounds stupid but i just wasn't positive and was hoping for an answer
I'm also wondering if its better to have the girdle or the splayed main caps.......i'd rather not take it to the machine shop because i'm not planning on doing a full rebuild just yet.
also curious if something like the girdle is easy to install, and are they rather readily available?
if adding the girdle is a good way to ensure i don't crack my block i'm thinking i should do it while i have the engine out of my truck.
thanks in advance for any advice
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2011 VW Jetta TDI, pretty well loaded without leather.
2006 GMC Sierra D-max, 4x4, 4 door, bumper, winch, Espar heater, and the HID lights are a nice touch too.....
1986 GMC 3500, 454 on propane, 4 speed, 4x4, crew cab dually......the welding truck
1984 Toyota 4x4 pickup, 4.3 V6, 700R4, Toyota t-case.......transforming into 4x4 cage buggy
Jim,
Do you have any more information about Mr. Ashwill and his girdle?
1992 Suburban, J-code 6.2L from CUCV, 700R4, NP241
9" lift with straight axle conversion, HP Dana 44 with Loc-Right in front, Dana 60 with Detroit in rear, 4.10 gears
37 x 12.50R16.5LT HUMMV tires (rolls out at 35")
It's been a couple of years since I last received an email from Andrew. At that time, his engine/truck was still running great.
I was wondering if he had ever offered this service.
1992 Suburban, J-code 6.2L from CUCV, 700R4, NP241
9" lift with straight axle conversion, HP Dana 44 with Loc-Right in front, Dana 60 with Detroit in rear, 4.10 gears
37 x 12.50R16.5LT HUMMV tires (rolls out at 35")