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Engine Building Guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs of the procedures every builder needs to get right.
How to Check Bearing Clearance
— Using Plastigage to measure main and rod bearing clearances. Step-by-step with spec table.
How to Set Piston Ring End Gap
— Proper filing technique, stagger positioning, and oil ring installation.
Engine Break-In Procedure
— Complete flat-tappet AND roller cam break-in. The critical ZDDP requirements explained.
How to Degree a Camshaft
— Finding TDC, degree wheel setup, intake centerline, and lobe separation verification.
How to Evaluate Machine Shop Work
— What to inspect when you get your block back. Red flags, measuring guide, questions to ask.
Blueprinting an Engine
— What blueprinting actually means, what gets blueprinted, and whether it's worth the cost for your build.