tarior
I have never seen a main stud girdle for the AMC V8, I know they are used with quite a bit of success on Ford two-bolt-main small blocks.
Does anyone besides me think they would be a good idea for AMC's, especially 304 and 360 blocks?
73hornut
My machinist has made a few that he plans to sell over the internet, as soon as he gets a new computer. Made from 1/2in steel. I'll try to get some pictures.
73hornut
OK, here are a couple pics. These are'nt available just yet. He's still working out pan clearence issue. 1/2in steel, ARP studs. Cost will probably be in the $200.00 range.
[url]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/Jimspics/P1010158Custom.jpg[/url]
[url]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/Jimspics/P1010157Custom.jpg[/url]
73hornut
No F#%^*^$#%^ modify button on this forum.
[img]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/Jimspics/P1010158Custom.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/Jimspics/P1010157Custom.jpg[/img]
tarior
That looks really good :? I think if I were building enough motor to warrant a main girdle, I would likely ditch the internal pickup and go external. I'm thinking about trying my hand at fabricating an oil pan, I would like to look at a Milodon or Canton and see what kind of baffle arrangment they use. BTW, that is quite possibly the cleanest block I have ever seen
73hornut
The block was shot peened. Destresses the block.
tarior
Ahhh, I see. 'Gonna be a fast one, eh? :sa:
thigh19
Would like to get my name on the list?
Mudrat
OK, it's Sat night, I've had a couple - but still don't understand why a Stud needs a girdle :? :!:
jeepsr4ever
The AMC stud girdle was printed in performace american style the book that said it may help.
Mudrat
[quote=jeepsr4ever]The AMC stud girdle was printed in performace american style the book that said it may help.[/quote]
OK, STUD you missed my point :?: So where's YOUR girdle :-| ??? You certainly didn't have one at the FSJ invasion :mrgreen:
tarior
I don't know about a girdle, but I won a bra from a fairly hot chick tonight in a pool game. She says she'll be coming to retrieve it and settle the rest of the bet in the AM. I 'll keep you posted. :? :lo1l:
73hornut
Do you need a girdle, maybe not, but you know you want one, admit it!
Mudrat
Girdle hell!!! I just wanted 'some' this morning, but OOOOhhhhh nooooooo, she had tp go to work :smile:
I'm begining to sound like MC :shock: :smile:
tarior
She showed, whoo hooo :? :lo1l:
What a great weekend!
BTW, what's the status on that girdle?
73hornut
[quote=tarior]She showed, whoo hooo :? :lo1l:
What a great weekend!
BTW, what's the status on that girdle?[/quote]
Workin on it.
Holeshot
Hello.....Supposedly the 392 Hemi stud girdle can be adapted to the AM block quite easily by a machinist.
[img]http://www.american-powersports.com/amc/tech/eng/block/392_sg1.jpeg[/img]
[img]http://www.american-powersports.com/amc/tech/eng/block/392_sg2.jpeg[/img]
[img]http://www.american-powersports.com/amc/tech/eng/block/392_sg3.jpeg[/img]
[img]http://www.american-powersports.com/amc/tech/eng/block/392_sg4.jpeg[/img]
[img]http://www.american-powersports.com/amc/tech/eng/block/392_sg5.jpeg[/img]
I've been watching them on Ebay and they usually go for $275~$400
tarior
That looks like a whole block girdle :idea:
Mudrat
And the mods to the oil pan :-|
tarior
Yeah, in the pics, you can see the countersunk holes where it bolts to the block, and the threaded ones where the pan bolts to the girdle. But where does it girdle the main studs, or, is it just a block reinforcement? :-|
