Random Questions for the group please....
- Are the threads able to be cleaned with SAE Tap & Dye sets? I believe the thread pitches are what I am used to on my big old American made cars; yea? Before I start cleaning out thread holes in the block; wanted to confirm.
- The Harmonic Balancer / Damper - I am used to my Chrysler big block ones...where I send them off to https://www.damperdudes.net/ for them to replace the rubber material that is vulcanized into the damper. Is the Sunbeam Alpine damper also in need of rebuilding? Or do I just reuse mine, with no concern? Or is it easiest to buy a reproduction damper?
- Hylomar Blue seems to be a recommended sealant to use on the oil pan, tappet cover. It is recommended for ALL other gaskets in the build as well? Like the water pump, fuel pump, etc.? I usually use Permatex Ultra Black on my domestic motors.
- Gasket Preference - I am planning to order from either Alpine Innovations or New Forest Gaskets. They both seem to offer better than stock gaskets for the oil pan, tappet cover, rocker cover; right? Any preference? I need gaskets for the full motor, yet think it best to use the fancier ones for those common oil leak areas.
- The Camshaft Retaining Plate - I need to order up a new one, as mine is broken in half. How do I determine if I should order the stock one or the .004" oversize one?
Thank you all very much!
- Are the threads able to be cleaned with SAE Tap & Dye sets? I believe the thread pitches are what I am used to on my big old American made cars; yea? Before I start cleaning out thread holes in the block; wanted to confirm.
- The Harmonic Balancer / Damper - I am used to my Chrysler big block ones...where I send them off to https://www.damperdudes.net/ for them to replace the rubber material that is vulcanized into the damper. Is the Sunbeam Alpine damper also in need of rebuilding? Or do I just reuse mine, with no concern? Or is it easiest to buy a reproduction damper?
- Hylomar Blue seems to be a recommended sealant to use on the oil pan, tappet cover. It is recommended for ALL other gaskets in the build as well? Like the water pump, fuel pump, etc.? I usually use Permatex Ultra Black on my domestic motors.
- Gasket Preference - I am planning to order from either Alpine Innovations or New Forest Gaskets. They both seem to offer better than stock gaskets for the oil pan, tappet cover, rocker cover; right? Any preference? I need gaskets for the full motor, yet think it best to use the fancier ones for those common oil leak areas.
- The Camshaft Retaining Plate - I need to order up a new one, as mine is broken in half. How do I determine if I should order the stock one or the .004" oversize one?
Thank you all very much!