454 blower update.
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Not trying to point fingers or start a flame war, but this hasn't been the best experience. I seriously doubt that this setup was brand new when you got it. Anyway, I'll make it all work.
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So I listened to the video of the engine running on the dyno, and though we couldn't hear it in the control room, the mic on my phone picked up a lot of belt squeal once hard on it. It's hard to hear, but definitely there. I didn't have the blower off last night (dead tired), but did notice that the belt was starting to come apart in the center ribs (glad I ordered a brand new one from Bando).
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So I listened to the video of the engine running on the dyno, and though we couldn't hear it in the control room, the mic on my phone picked up a lot of belt squeal once hard on it. It's hard to hear, but definitely there. I didn't have the blower off last night (dead tired), but did notice that the belt was starting to come apart in the center ribs (glad I ordered a brand new one from Bando).
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In this case, all 100 lbs of blower and intake/carbs were thrown into a box, taped shut, sent. The box showed up with parts of the blower sticking out of it. UPS wouldn't even talk to me.
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Agreed. We deal with UPS all the time here with our business. If it isn't packaged extremely well, then don't count on it making it to a destination safely that's for sure!
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So I listened to the video of the engine running on the dyno, and though we couldn't hear it in the control room, the mic on my phone picked up a lot of belt squeal once hard on it. It's hard to hear, but definitely there. I didn't have the blower off last night (dead tired), but did notice that the belt was starting to come apart in the center ribs (glad I ordered a brand new one from Bando).
I'd still pull the blower and take a look at the clearances
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Yep. I plan to pull it anyway so that I can get the engine back in the boat. There isn't enough clearance to get it in and out fully dressed.
The overall thought here is that we're dealing with a tired blower (only making 5 lbs of boost at 100% overdriven on a 502 is a definitely a clue), and a bad belt. She'll still run well for the season, and I'll tackle the rest after the season is finished.
The overall thought here is that we're dealing with a tired blower (only making 5 lbs of boost at 100% overdriven on a 502 is a definitely a clue), and a bad belt. She'll still run well for the season, and I'll tackle the rest after the season is finished.
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Hi. I am a new member here at OSO. I have been reading threads for years. Anyway, I just wanted to put my experience in this thread. I had a 509 with 320 pro topline heads with JE 8.5-1 comp and crane hyd roller. I had a 250 charger with no intercooler and small pulley. It made 8-9 pounds at 5200 with a 26 4blade in my260 velocity. Roughly 650. Hp.