Well the time has finally come to put my block (short block) together. This will be my 1st time attempting this, and to tell you the truth I'm a little nervous doing it . It's alot of money to throw away if I mess something up. So any do's and dont's from you guys that have had experience in this would be greatly appreciated. I would take it somewhere. But there is knowledge to be gained here, and it's something I want to learn. Also get a feel of accomplishment. This is what I have

Eagle Forged crank 3.480", Eagle forged Rods 5.700", SRP 24cc dished pistons. Question is what should the pistons be gapped at? It will have a p600b, and a 50 wet shot. I have done all other kinds of bolt-on's. Never anything internally

 

Have you seen this book:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...0target=_blank

 

Excellent book..it's what I used as well for my first LT1 build

 

anyone have the book on file, or where is this info centralized on 1 website. I have to rebuild my First Lt1 also. Ive rebuilt 20-30 reg SBC350s

Ive looked on shbox.com and alot of good info but nothing for complete LT1 rebuild.

 

http://www.automotiverebuilder.com/ar/ar99928.htm here's a website that shows some of the LT1 specifics. For the money though I strongly suggest buying that book. I built my first engine starting with a bare block and it ended up running great and I used that book most of the way.

 

I used the book also. My rebuild went without a hitch in part because of this book.

 

Hard to believe anyone would resist paying less than $20 for the book that's getting good reviews, and choose instead to rely on some website of unknown quality. Drop a few thou on new parts, and then skimp on the assembly instructions

 

Look in the box that came with your piston rings. There is a little piece of paper that has a good set of safe guidelines to gap your rings.

 

Looking at a local book store today. If not I will buy this online and have it expedited to me. I'll trust a book before a website

 

Good for you.

 

yeah but im a cheap bastard.
I didnt even look at the price of the book <$20 im sure its well worth it.
I had to rebuild an old eclipse ricer investment (paid $500 sold for $3k) the internet helped alot.

 

I have the book. Well worth the money. I bought it before purchasing any parts for my build. My first official parts are PAC-1518.

 

thanks for the info, I just purchased this book. I'm getting ready to do an engine build up...my first one!

 

I built my first motor (Ford 302) by just reading the "How to Build the Small-Block Ford" and following the directions, checking everything multiple times, and with a little common sense it turned out great - and the only stock part was the block. You will do just fine if you read the book all the way through at least a couple times before you even begin, that will get the process in your head. Make sure to check every clearance and tolerance and ask questions if you need help.