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Dave in MN said:
Ron Kelly built the engine in short block form. (From your area!)
He did a great job and was equally as great to work with.
Good Day!
Dave in MN
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I figured it was Ron Kelly. He builds an excellent engine, but is too high of price for me. One day i'll save enough to run one of his engines, but as a high school student i cant afford one.
 
Benson said:
Herm,

Is this type of thrust oiling workable even though they only did it on the front thrust?

Would it work on rear thrust?
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Benson, you have a factory Model B cap there. You could put the same on the rear, with out an oil grove hooked to it, or you would have a big oil adundance out of the rear main, so the cops could track you after your next stick up!! but I think the rear thrust oil well would be better, divided in 1/3's. Just don't let the well extend past the out side rim of the thrust, or you will have defeated your purpose. This way you will always have a oil wipe on the thrust. If I get pictures of some we have done that way, I will post them, or put them in my picture file, might be awile. Thanks Benson, Herm.
 
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Herm,

Thanks I would like to see the pictures of your method for thrust lubing.








Kohnke Rebabbitting said:
Benson, you have a factory Model B cap there. You could put the same on the rear, with out an oil grove hooked to it, or you would have a big oil adundance out of the rear main, so the cops could track you after your next stick up!! but I think the rear thrust oil well would be better, divided in 1/3's. Just don't let the well extend past the out side rim of the thrust, or you will have defeated your purpose. This way you will always have a oil wipe on the thrust. If I get pictures of some we have done that way, I will post them, or put them in my picture file, might be awile. Thanks Benson, Herm.
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Dave in MN said:
Ron Kelly built the engine in short block form. (From your area!)
He did a great job and was equally as great to work with.
Good Day!
Dave in MN
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Dave, I'm wanting to build my engine similar to yours. May I ask what I can expect to pay for something like that?
 
1929blindback said:
Dave, I'm wanting to build my engine similar to yours. May I ask what I can expect to pay for something like that?
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For Ron Kelley your looking at about $5,000+. But it is well worth the money, and the last engine you will ever buy.
 
I Have Rich,s Antique Engine Rebuilding touring engine. Inserts ,hardened seats ,counterbalanced, chevy pistons,5.5 head,Mike's oil filter. I run about 55-60 with 4speed overdrive. 6,600 happy miles.
 
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