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Marcos 66 GTO 389

  • Just look at all the metal that had to be removed from the front crankshaft throw.  Now that is some serious metal removal.  In the Strip Motor that we did I just ground off 3/4 of an inch on every throw to start the process.

    • Just look at all the metal that had to be removed from the f…
  • You can notice that the Hub, Pulley, Plate and Attaching Hardware all all on the crankshaft.  Even the Flywheel and the pressure plate were bolted up when I spin em to balance.

    • You can notice that the Hub, Pulley, Plate and Attaching Har…
  • Now we move on to the most important part of the whole process.  It is making these Four Bolt Main Caps a part of the block.  They have to fit within .00001.  Yes I have a very tight tolerance on the main lines.  I also make sure I have the right "Crus...

    • Now we move on to the most important part of the whole proce…
  • Why are you taking so long?  Well this just does not happen overnight.  Specialized People have to work long hours to make sure that this block is perfect.  You can ruin the caps and the block if you do not know what you are doing.

    • Why are you taking so long? Well this just does not happen…
  • All the small stuff is critical in the case.  Even the torque of the Studs is important.  We torque them the same way we would upon assembly so that the settings will be accurately reproduced and the whole main line will be perfect.

    • All the small stuff is critical in the case. Even the torqu…
  • This task is not easy.  You just do not throw it on the Line Bore Machine and push a button.  You have to first fit the caps.  In this case I have three sets that I mix and match from.  In the end it is perfect.

    • This task is not easy. You just do not throw it on the Line…
  • Once the caps are fit to the block and the block is Line Bored to the sped that we determined it is time to clean the engine block once more and begin final assembly.  Now we are finally ready to go into hiding, lock the door, put the cell phones in th...

    • Once the caps are fit to the block and the block is Line Bor…
  • The caps are now accurately positioned, toleranced and ready to be removed and have the crankshaft installed.  That will be happening shortly.  Keep an eye on the site.  You will not see pics until the whole engine is assembled.

    • The caps are now accurately positioned, toleranced and ready…
  • Here is the Power Steering Pump that Marcos needed.  It is the correct unit and will function better than stock.  You just do not get many chances to build a 66 GTO Convertible.  Not to mention a Red on Red Baby.

    • Here is the Power Steering Pump that Marcos needed. It is t…