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Forum: General Q & A

09-14-2015, 07:58 PM

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When to rebuild/re-fresh Blown 540s?

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Posted By Rambocj7

Ok just did a compression test on one motor and...

Ok just did a compression test on one motor and it wasn't good. One bank was 80 , 90 110 and 120. Other bank was all 150. Will leaky valves do that ?

Forum: General Q & A

09-13-2015, 09:31 AM

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When to rebuild/re-fresh Blown 540s?

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Posted By Rambocj7

So you're saying I so do a valve job now (ie full...

So you're saying I so do a valve job now (ie full top end)?
I was planning to just do springs which I can do without pulling the heads. I could do lifters too , only need to pull the intake for...

Forum: General Q & A

09-11-2015, 05:24 PM

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When to rebuild/re-fresh Blown 540s?

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Posted By Rambocj7

Thanks for the input! Jamie - so you're...

Thanks for the input!

Jamie - so you're saying replace the lifters too? I don't actually know which ones I have . Am running that cam mentioned above, those springs and crane gold 1.7 rockers.

Forum: General Q & A

09-11-2015, 09:17 AM

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When to rebuild/re-fresh Blown 540s?

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Posted By Rambocj7

Ok, so I'm now just under 300 hours on both...

Ok, so I'm now just under 300 hours on both motors....
I talked to previous engine builder and he said top end at 450 hrs. But I'm thinking maybe valve springs now since it's been 150 hours since...

Forum: General Q & A

07-21-2015, 09:24 AM

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When to rebuild/re-fresh Blown 540s?

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Posted By Rambocj7

When to rebuild/re-fresh Blown 540s?

There seems to be so many opinions out there on build refresh intervals! I know the typical 500 blue motor seems to be the benchmark (at least from what I've seen with my buddies):
-Valve springs at...

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