Anyone offer engine building coaching??
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Yes that is Dimitri (Dema). Heard about it through Rick Escalambre up @ Skyline. I'm not sure if he's still running his shop in Santa Rosa though. I could mention one more name in there and you'd have the triumvirate of AutoTech from the 70's to today for that old crew. I've a lot of respect for Dema and Rick, the third guy, well, that would be called favoritism. 
All I gotta say is "Take the class if you can!", the guy's a text and mod book on legs and really cool to boot.
All I gotta say is "Take the class if you can!", the guy's a text and mod book on legs and really cool to boot.
Yep... Dema is one of the smartest engine guys I've ever seen.
One has to realize that in addition to teaching for 40 years, owning one of the most important machine shops in the USA, developing much of what is now modern cam technology, he's also one of the guys who sets SAE Standards
One has to realize that in addition to teaching for 40 years, owning one of the most important machine shops in the USA, developing much of what is now modern cam technology, he's also one of the guys who sets SAE Standards
Cool my buddy has a 67 maro that elgin's helped him make 600hp on his 350!
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I should try that out, it might reduce the thrown tools and profanities. 
For now I'll just sit and wait for people to figure out who the third person I hinted at is. I'll give ya another hint, NATEF/CAT.
For now I'll just sit and wait for people to figure out who the third person I hinted at is. I'll give ya another hint, NATEF/CAT.
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I just got given a set of cp 100mm pistons and a set of Element billet rods with only a couple of thousand miles on them... The owner just got a sleeved long rod motor. I need to replace the rings obviously but I'm only a bearing set, bore, oil & water pump, head studs, etc away from building my motor.... before it blows up... (granted my stock block has proven to be a very strong one...)
+1 Ed!
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The way I've done it in the past is basically guide you through the clearancing and assembly process. Very hands on but with close supervision. Remember you will still be paying for complete engine assembly plus a bit more for the instruction since it does take quite a bit longer. For first timers we will need 2 whole days for the shortblock assembly and of course all machine work will need to be done prior. I think I can set up 3 people at once although some tool sharing will be necessary.
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Seeings how this is an engine building thread.
I know how to tear and engine down, and put it back together (not the fine details).
I can follow torque specs and ****, but what building crease do I keep reading about? People say to use some kind of lube when reassembling things, I've never heard of that before. What is it and where does it go?
I know how to tear and engine down, and put it back together (not the fine details).
I can follow torque specs and ****, but what building crease do I keep reading about? People say to use some kind of lube when reassembling things, I've never heard of that before. What is it and where does it go?
I've done this with a couple people now. Definately have to charge extra for the time and definately no beer drinking during assembly .
If you're interested, give us a call and we can work it out. I've taught quite a few techs now and have a nicely organized procedure worked out.
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. If you're interested, give us a call and we can work it out. I've taught quite a few techs now and have a nicely organized procedure worked out.
-- Ed
Don't need to build now, but is there just spectator fee? Hehe
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Seeings how this is an engine building thread.
I know how to tear and engine down, and put it back together (not the fine details).
I can follow torque specs and ****, but what building crease do I keep reading about? People say to use some kind of lube when reassembling things, I've never heard of that before. What is it and where does it go?
I know how to tear and engine down, and put it back together (not the fine details).
I can follow torque specs and ****, but what building crease do I keep reading about? People say to use some kind of lube when reassembling things, I've never heard of that before. What is it and where does it go?
Thanks
-- Ed
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