0321110 Tomahawk build

Discussion in 'Tomahawk Block Buildups' started by Michael Evans, Dec 9, 2013.

  1. Michael Evans

    Michael Evans a new project

    My Tomahawk block got here today and I got it on a engine stand to look it over for a day or two before I have to give it to my engine builder to put my internals in.

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  2. 69GS400s

    69GS400s ...my own amusement ride!

    I think thats the sexiest thing I've seen all day
     
  3. MT BUICKNUT

    MT BUICKNUT Well-Known Member

    That is just tooooo cooool to see. I wish it was sitting in my shop. Could you post a pic of the main saddles please.
    Thanks Rick
     
  4. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    Looks good Michael!!
    Sorry I didn't start on the pan yet. It's crunch time for finishing the house so we can move in. The house is already a month behind schedule and I don't see us moving in until after Christmas. I'll do my best to get at it as soon as possible. Mike is going to be sending me my block also (soon) and that will aid me in building your oil pickup.

    Thanks,
    Steve
     
  5. GS Kubisch

    GS Kubisch THE "CUT-UP" BUICK

    Are you using a stock crank?
     
  6. slimfromnz

    slimfromnz Kiwi Abroad

    Looks good Michael!
    Let the build begin.
    Cheers
     
  7. Michael Evans

    Michael Evans a new project

    One up close?

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  8. Michael Evans

    Michael Evans a new project

    Yes. Stock stroke (3.900) that has been turned 0.010/0.010 to make sure it was smooth and round.

    Looked through six cores to come up with a good one.
     
  9. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    Now I have block envie. If my kids would suddenly become self sufficient I could get me one of those!
     
  10. Michael Evans

    Michael Evans a new project

    Since I only have the cam bearing now (cam being made), I compaired the new Ford bearing to a factory Buick bearing. You can put a buick bearing inside the Ford bearing easy.

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    I pulled out the factory oil pan gasket I have and the gasket it self can not be used. It will be better to just make a new gasket than to cut up the factory one.

    You can use the rubber over-main-cap part.


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  11. MT BUICKNUT

    MT BUICKNUT Well-Known Member

    Michael if its not to much trouble can you get one with out the cap. Thanks for the first one.
    Thanks Rick
     
  12. staged70

    staged70 RIP

    Mike that's so cool! I am speechless:TU:
     
  13. Michael Evans

    Michael Evans a new project

    Pulled off the front cap and took some pictures.

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    removing the main cap is not easy. I had to make a removal tool.

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  14. MT BUICKNUT

    MT BUICKNUT Well-Known Member

    Thanks for pics of the saddle. That's definetly a work of art. I wished I had the coin for one.
    Thanks Rick
     
  15. Michael Evans

    Michael Evans a new project

    short block should be together by the end of the week.

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  16. Michael Evans

    Michael Evans a new project

    The new cam came in and it has to weight twice what the factory cam does.

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    The new cam is the one on the bottom.
     
  17. slimfromnz

    slimfromnz Kiwi Abroad

    Nice.
    Much bigger. Bigger bearings, bigger base circle and bigger lobes. ;)
    Cheers
     
  18. Michael Evans

    Michael Evans a new project

    I went by my engine builder to see what progress was made and got there as he was putting the last two pistons in.

    After he put the last piston in, I installed the head studs and he started to degree the cam.

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  19. slimfromnz

    slimfromnz Kiwi Abroad

    Nice Michael,
    What sort of timeframe are you looking at before you are able to fire that bad boy up?
    Cheers
     
  20. Michael Evans

    Michael Evans a new project

    Late March is when I would like to try to start it.

    Then a few weeks to get the bugs out.
     

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