DART Big M block

[my5092nv]

This may sound like a silly question, but, I removed the main caps to check the bearings. I just want to make sure I put them back on correctly. Which way do the numbers face on the main caps? I checked the rear main to see which way the bearing half faces, and noticed the little tab that the bearing has sits next to the tab on the lower half. If that makes sence. One more question on bearings, Clevite or King bearings?

Thanks, Mike

[CNC BLOCKS]

Tang to tang.

[Awesome Bill]

You should honestly think about putting this together. If you do not know what way the bearing cap faces, your over your head. If your just checking bearings, then tang to tang on this model. King, ACl, Clevite race series are all very good.

[coloradoracer]

Gotta agree on that. There's alot more to engine building than just lining up the parts. If you insist on doing it yourself, at least make sure you have someone who does know what they are doing to help you out as you go. Either way, best of luck on the build!

Mark

[lun40119]

I can't speak for him, but perhaps, that is why he came here with the question.......

[Awesome Bill]

If your not sure about which way a cap goes, the questions should of started way before he or she got this far. I would much rather hurt some feelings here before they loose the complete engine from something a little more technical. A shop manual on engine assembly being read here would do a world of good. If the person gets hung up on this one, I can't imagnine decisions being made about the more delicate situations your going to get into once you get a little further along. Help is one thing on degreeing a cam or bearing specs or file fitting rings for a particular process, this is elementary as far as engine assembly goes, and if is not known, I would not suggest it being done without someone guiding him the whole way. Its like a blind man in New York for the first time! Hes going to be asking a ton of questions on where am I. I am not being rude here, just honest.

[Dart Vader]

Engine buidlers of ALL skill levels are encouraged to participate here, including amatuer builders.
Questions are always welcome so don't hesitate to ask whatever it is that needs an answer. No one should have to feel like they can't ask about something because it is "below the skill level" of this forum.
There is no skill level requirement here, for good reason - It's a place of learning.

[want-a-be]

Hey we all had to start some time. If you have more questions don't be shy about asking. I'd be glad to walk you through all you need to know. If not here then on some messenger somewhere. Main thing is this,....when in doubt ....ask. Like Bill said in his modest way. Best to ask then and spend a few minutes learning then spending days and cash on correcting what you didn't ask about. If you're running an after market crank with big filet you need to be sure you get the rod bearings in correctly.

Ask what you need to know. The Dart board needs to a few beginners reading in here. We have some people here who they can draw some good information from.

Actually,...if you haven't already. Why don't you let us in on your project?

Later, Don :cool:

WCRE

[Awesome Bill]

No doubt about that one! I would suggest getting a book from some good engine program to show you how and when you get stuck, then ask. I kinda meant that. What I do not like to see is someone put effort into a high end project and then it go down the tubes and they be dissappointed to the point it puts a bad taste in their project and they give up. We all know that 1 little mistake is just as bad as a big one and either will end the project very quickly. I think R&M have some really informative information you can purchase and most of it is what we do. Read up a little and your on your way.

[want-a-be]

I hear ya Bill...

Don

WCRE

[coloradoracer]

Funnest part is hearing your efforts run for the first time..........Nothing will ever sound better to you than the first sound of your completed project. Heck, I still get the same feeling every time I fire a new engine now.

Mark

[want-a-be]

same here....

Don

WCRE

[lun40119]

I would say that it is a tie between that, and a good slow thrashing on a dyno.....

[want-a-be]

I would say that it is a tie between that, and a good slow thrashing on a dyno.....

Yea...I miss having my dyno. Learned alot on it. Now it's in Australia...:rolleyes:

Later, Don :cool:

WCRE