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Post  FORDMUD December 12th 2010, 9:32 pm

Are the main caps different for the different casting numbers. This a 2 bolt d0ve-a. Also, if I find some caps from the same style block will they most likely need an align bore and hone? Ideally I would like to just hone.
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Post  cool40 December 12th 2010, 9:40 pm

get some 4bolt caps while your at it.you'll be glad you did. Very Happy
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Post  69F100 December 12th 2010, 9:41 pm

If they are not the caps that came on it they will need lign bore and honed I would not try to run it with out having it aligned


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Post  69F100 December 12th 2010, 9:42 pm

69F100 wrote:If they are not the caps that came on it they will need lign bore and honed I would not try to run it with out having it aligned
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Post  bb429power December 12th 2010, 9:44 pm

69F100 wrote:
69F100 wrote:If they are not the caps that came on it they will need lign bore and honed I would not try to run it with out having it aligned
I think you meant to edit Laughing you've got two different answers now, what is it!!! Surprised
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Post  FORDMUD December 12th 2010, 9:47 pm

I planned to stay two bolt if it would work with just a hone. If it needs bored and honed, might as well do the 4 bolt. I need to find front and rear caps either way, and those billet ones are expensive.
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Post  Lem Evans December 12th 2010, 9:52 pm

Keep the caps that came with the block and correct [if needed] with a hone i.m.o.
If you change to 4 bolt caps the story will change.

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Post  69F100 December 12th 2010, 9:54 pm

yes i hit the wrong spot

I would not try to run it with just honing I tried that years back on a 302 with so bad results
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Post  FORDMUD December 12th 2010, 10:01 pm

Lem Evans wrote:Keep the caps that came with the block and correct [if needed] with a hone i.m.o.
If you change to 4 bolt caps the story will change.

I bought the block without any caps. I know what you guys are thinking, And I feel pretty stupid, but I just totally missed them. I guess I was busy checking the rest of the stuff, but anyway seller now says the are lost. And I'm looking for some. Evil or Very Mad
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Post  IDT-572 December 12th 2010, 10:13 pm

Save the Dove A block for later when you step up and put the after market caps on it. For now just get another stock block the are plentiful and cheap.
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Post  69F100 December 12th 2010, 10:14 pm

I know how that is the 302 I did for my exbother inlaw was missing one main cap he couldn't find so we got one off another engine and honed it good the crank lasted about 100 miles and spun that main bearing.That the reason I say you need to have it aligned
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Post  cool40 December 12th 2010, 10:15 pm

eliminator has all 5 caps in the set,435 for cast,455 for steel.some have said the cat or procomp caps work fine,the machine work is the most important thing.
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Post  FORDMUD December 12th 2010, 10:20 pm

What are the options for aftermarket front and rear caps? Or should I run factory front and rear with the center billets. I'm going to build this one right the first time. Forged 4.14 eagle crank, h-beams. Building a pump gas iron head engine to run at or above 7k.
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Post  FORDMUD December 12th 2010, 10:21 pm

Does cat have front and rear caps? May look into eliminators.


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Post  cool40 December 12th 2010, 10:27 pm

FORDMUD wrote:Does cat have front and rear caps? May look into eliminators.
i dont know about the cat's but look here,http://www.eliminatorproducts.com/
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Post  Nevs December 12th 2010, 11:15 pm

I'll look through my stuff, I think I have the center three caps off of a DOVE block if it would help.
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Post  FORDMUD December 12th 2010, 11:22 pm

That would be a start. I'm hoping to find some from a block that blew up or something.
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Post  lance flake December 12th 2010, 11:59 pm

i may have a torn up block with some caps. i know i got 3 center caps from a splayed conversion. if we can't find anything to work i know i got a pile of blocks to choose from. i seen where i missed your call yesterday. if you get a chance ring me up tomorrow.

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Post  FORDMUD December 13th 2010, 1:06 am

Will do, Lance.
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Post  new2460 December 13th 2010, 1:33 am

i have all 5 off a block that had a crack in it. you can have them just pay the shipping. im in redford mi. thanks jim

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Post  AK December 13th 2010, 8:32 pm

If you want to go 4 bolt I have a boss 429 front 4 bolt main
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Post  FORDMUD December 13th 2010, 8:53 pm

Whats the usual time frame before you out a bad seller? I'm almost certain this guy has no intentions of making this right. Rolling Eyes
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Post  AK December 13th 2010, 9:08 pm

I ussually give them until the deadline they set or until I cant make any promising contact with them. Nothing pisses me off more than when someone screws with my time or money. Evil or Very Mad

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Post  cool40 December 13th 2010, 10:48 pm

FORDMUD wrote:Whats the usual time frame before you out a bad seller? I'm almost certain this guy has no intentions of making this right. Rolling Eyes
what's the problem? confused who done what?
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Post  FORDMUD December 13th 2010, 11:15 pm

I have never seen him post here. I really doubt it will hurt him for folks to know his ways. I'm giving him till tomorrow to email. text, or call me back. I'm partly to blame here, I bought some parts that turned out to be junk. I was going on his word. I like to think all people are like me. If I tell you something you can believe it. This wasn't the case with him..
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