Stroker noise and RPM questions
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From: Dallas,TX
Sry for not clarifying...
The pan acted like it was hitting something on the bottem-end or the dipstick..It was just higher on one side than the other and you have to pull it up by getting a few bolts started..The pan is soo sturdy it felt like it was making contact with something but all we needed to do was snug some bolts up..The dipstick wasnt too bad at all but it did take some manuevering around to make it work..Just remember to put the dipstick in the block before you put the pan on and move it if necessary.
Cody
The pan acted like it was hitting something on the bottem-end or the dipstick..It was just higher on one side than the other and you have to pull it up by getting a few bolts started..The pan is soo sturdy it felt like it was making contact with something but all we needed to do was snug some bolts up..The dipstick wasnt too bad at all but it did take some manuevering around to make it work..Just remember to put the dipstick in the block before you put the pan on and move it if necessary.
Cody
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From: Texorado
Originally posted by 94ZVert
I was listening to it some more today and I noticed that although I thought it was in concert with the crank, the noise does not increase in frequency or pitch as I accelerate or give it gas. It's the same constant noise all the time (almost like a washing machine on the spin cycle). It doesn't matter whether it's idling or under load. Would this make a difference as to what it might be?
I was listening to it some more today and I noticed that although I thought it was in concert with the crank, the noise does not increase in frequency or pitch as I accelerate or give it gas. It's the same constant noise all the time (almost like a washing machine on the spin cycle). It doesn't matter whether it's idling or under load. Would this make a difference as to what it might be?
Crank hitting the pan is the first thing that comes to mind, but keep in mind that it could be something else. Just remember that before you go all out and buy something expensive like a Canton oil pan. My best advice is to pull the pan and check for scratches, maybe tap it out some with a hammer to make sure the clearance is enough.
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From: Woodbridge, Va
Well, thanks to all as the problem has been resolved. To all those who said it was the oil pan you were correct. I took off the oil pan, which is not that hard with the tubular K-members, and found the culprit. There was definate scarring from something banging against it. Anyway, I did the BFH mod and now everything is good. I'm SOOO glad that it wasn't anything too big like a rod bearing. Thanks again.
That's not the first time that I've had to "modify" like that, and it'll probably not be the last.
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Clearance for Crank
For those of you who say they hammer their stock oil pan for clearance of the crankshaft, is there a most common spot for this clearance? In the front or rear of the pan? I am building a 383 and would like to know to prevent problems...
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