Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

That's the plan Glenn, thank you.

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

I would start at .030 with thin oil

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Todd, Autumn, and those interested,:D
FWIW - All my calculations, estimates, and comments were based on the kinematic viscosity of hot (190F-200F) 30W oil. The leakage flow with lower kinematic viscosity would be higher numbers.;)


Being an oil patch brat, I have rather strong opinions against using 0W lubrication in engines as I was taught to err on the side of reliability. And I fully realize your experiences may vary, but you can't win if you don't finish.:cool:


Regards,
HB2:)
Dissident

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Or never get started :D:D:D Thanks for the insight.

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Spent a few hours scraping gaskets and cleaning parts today. Additionally, here's a picture of a piston with the Line2Line coating after some dyno time.
https://i.imgur.com/F6W9XWah.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/gNbAHtbh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZwO40DOh.jpg

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

I'll just throw my 2 cents in.....

A few more points of internal engine oil leakage are the rod side clearance, if the rear main has had the split chamfered for more oiling to the thrust faces, cam bearing clearance, seal between the oil pump mounting surface and the cap, oil pump body to cover leakage and gear end play.....

Do you monitor the oil pressure at the front of the block or the rear?

A bad oil filter bypass valve doesn't vent to the pan it just bypasses the filter...

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Rear. When I'm done I'll check it at both.

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Pistons are off and rods are ready to be checked.
https://i.imgur.com/zd2KsFZh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NdpwVN9h.jpg

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

Are you doing this rebuild before those bottles were emptied..........j/k

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
 

After this deal, I'll be drinking for sure.