Rebeldryver's '65 Impala SS Black Betty

[stage1scott]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

really? they send you an award plaque of some kind and then charge you for it?? in todays world that looks like about 10 bucks total, so if it was 10 or 20 bucks, maybee....146?? jeeeez is there anything sacred anymore?

[383S-10]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

People are always just trying to take advantage of you when you least expect it.......that sucks.....they turn something that should give a good feeling into a an opportunity to make money out of it........... >

[Bamfster]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

I'd of done the same thing.....maybe even break the plaque befroe I sent it back.

[Monster]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

They then asked me to cut the picture out of the plaque and mail it back in the supplied envelope.

Actually by law, you did not have to return it.
You did not agree to buy it and they sent it anyhow. You own it !

I get those "free" DVD's in the mail all the time that I did not order, with the
"If you don't want to buy it, please return just the disc in supplied envelope" crap.
I never buy them or return them .... wonder how many more I get before they catch on ?
:P

[SuperBuickGuy]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

They then asked me to cut the picture out of the plaque and mail it back in the supplied envelope.

Actually by law, you did not have to return it.
You did not agree to buy it and they sent it anyhow. You own it !

I get those "free" DVD's in the mail all the time that I did not order, with the
"If you don't want to buy it, please return just the disc in supplied envelope" crap.
I never buy them or return them .... wonder how many more I get before they catch on ?
:P

true.... and also the only way to keep them from sending you that crap in the future - yet another reason to avoid sending pictures to HR or any other car mag.....

[Scott Liggett]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

No I didn't have to return it. Destroying something felt good. I may make my own deal. I'll keep the engraved name plate. I bought an extra issue with the intent of cutting it up for mounting. I bet I can make a nicer one for 1/3 the price.

[JOES66FURY]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

I woulda kept it told them to go f- themsleves..you didnt ask for it.....I hate that type of marketing...I get tickets for crap concerts all the time and am asked to send money or return the tikets....I generaly toss the tickets in the the trash...

[Scott Liggett]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

Two other companies called with the same pitch. I told them I didn't want them and if they sent them I was going to keep them as a gift. I wasn't going to pay for shit. Neither of those guys sent anything....yet.

[mlcraven]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

Two other companies called with the same pitch. I told them I didn't want them and if they sent them I was going to keep them as a gift. I wasn't going to pay for shit. Neither of those guys sent anything....yet.

Good for you; what a bunch of boneheads. Similar to a racket that targets overseas military and tourists, some moron snaps your picture in front of your ship/aircraft/vehicle, or a local tourist site, without you knowing about it, and then tries to sell it to you at some crazy-ass price. Disappointing to hear about it in this context. I'm surprised CHP doesn't get after them -- or does In The News have an affiliation/deal with the magazine?

[Scott Liggett]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

Source Interlink must sell your name because they also had my phone #, which I included with my info when they asked my pics and info. It's interesting that In The News is in Tampa where Source has their subscription services.

[Scott Liggett]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

Yesterday, I started off by prettying up my oil pan which I made worse by dragging on the ground removing it from the car.

After some sanding.


After some spraying. It was a bit runny cause the paint can was about 5 years old.


Out of curiosity, I pulled apart my new oil pump to compare it to my high volume one. The hv one has larger vanes and a larger body. My old hv also had tighter clearances between the vanes and the vanes to the side walls of the pump by .002 of an inch. Not sure if that means anything. Since my old hv was just fine inside; I decided to reuse it.


Today started with some measuring. I wanted to make double sure of the pickups distance from the pan's bottom then have Carl weld it on. At first, I forgot to add the pan gasket as it is a thick one piece one.



That would've been a 1/4 inch difference. Good catch before the welding.


This was after my third try at using clay and still off.


Holding a camera, a tape measurer, and a straight edge with only two hands is tough.


I never noticed that the first rod journal one the crank is drilled, but the others aren't.


In order to change the rear main seal, you have to remove the rear main cap. Duh. Yep, I didn't realize that.
The bearing stayed up there. Right after I shot this pic, it fell off and hit me in the head. OW!


Here's the main cap with it's bearing and the new seal. How's that bearing look?


The main journal feels a bit rough across it. I guess I need to start planning a rebuild of the short end. The new seal is in there.


The oil pump with the pickup welded on. That's the oil pump drive shaft from Moroso. Stock one had a nylon end on the left side.


I think I'm getting the hang of this new camera.



Felpro's one piece pan gasket comes with four of these nifty plastic screws that will hold up the gasket and the pan until you get the other bolts started. I'm keeping them things.


The gasket kit includes new, longer bolts and star washers because of the gaskets thickness.


Good news. No leaks, yet. Oil pressure is up across the board.

[Bamfster]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

The one piece pan gaskets rule, they're reusable too.

[TheSilverBuick]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

Scott, the bearings on my Centurion's engine looked pretty much the same after ~45,000+ miles. It's always had great oil pressure on a standard pump. While I had the engine out (putting back in the Centurion after a run in the Skylark) I decided to check out the bearings, I ended up throwing a new set of rod and main bearings in it since they were right there. Oil pressure didn't change, but at least I know the crank has a new soft metal wear surface.

[milner351]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

Scott

On one hand - we all like to assemble engines with surgical cleanliness and precision - with the best parts we can afford.

On the other hand - it's amazing when you take apart an engine (usually a used one you hope to glean parts from) just how messed up an engine can be - and still run just fine! Like the piston skirt missing parts I found in the most recent 302 HO I took apart, and countless other examples of previous owners mistakes we've all found and scratched our head in disbelief...

I would say given the amount of use you've gotten from this engine - that things look just fine. In another few years you'll be ready for new rings and bearings, but I wouldn't loose any sleep over that bearing just yet.

Did you use any sealer in the corners of that one piece pan gasket?

Did you use sealer between the rear main cap and block?

Given the gasket crush factor - what distance between the pan and pick up did you end up with after welding?

[Bamfster]

Re: Rebel(Dryver)'s Machines

I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to run that/those bearings. Like John said, you've put plenty of miles on it and it runs fine.....no worries.