Carsandparts
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 07-21-12 09:12 AM - Post#2250568
I have decided to have my engine ('55 265 V8) rebuilt, get everything taken care of and sealed up tight. I am about 45 miles west of Chicago, there a a lot of shops in the area, was wondering if anyone in the Chicagoland area had really good things on any particular shop or if anything else advice on a shop/s to stay clear of?
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 bowtieollie
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07-21-12 12:54 PM - Post#2250635
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Hello Carsandparts,
Welcome to Chevytalk!
I cannot recommend anyone in the Chicagoland area - so will defer to the rest of the merry men on CT.
Just be aware of the camshaft being unique to the 265- so if it is replaced, the new cam will require mods to the rear bearing journal for proper oiling of the top end. Or the block can be modified and the cam will not require it.
You may wish to do a Search for the topic - since there are quite a few photos posted on what to do to the cam.
Good luck with the engine project!
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dillardkw
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07-22-12 06:47 AM - Post#2250806
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I just had a terrible experience on a rebuild. Be very detailed on what you want, what is expected, and get it in writing. My expectation was to have a fully operational car. My builder tried to charge me for installing carb, distributor, etc. (those are accessories????. If you want it painted specify that you want individual parts painted individually and a final coat applied before the engine is installed. Specific that you want the integrity of the block determined before any machining is to take place. Specify that you do not want your serial numbers machined off what so ever. The rear seal can be problematic also. My builder built the engine with a cracked block. I would even go as far as writing a contract, that way if you wind up in court you can pursue legal fees. if you are unhappy with service DO NOT pay. Hire an attorney to get your car back and pursue matter in court.
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jeich1955
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07-22-12 11:32 AM - Post#2250868
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As stated unless they re-grind the cam in the motor you'll get another. The 265 cam has a notch/groove machined into the rear camshaft journel. A good machine shop can machine int he groove. Thats what I did to the replacement 283 cam.
They also make a replacement neoprene rear main seal. The original was a fiber rope and 95% want to leak.
If they are doing a re-build is it hone the cylinders and new rings. Or a complete "like New" rebuild? Pistons and rings are problematic in getting.
Also ask them about valves and valve seats. Unleaded gas doesn't work well on old valves/seats.
Jerry
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 f.i.57chevynut
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07-23-12 12:53 AM - Post#2251071
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Rather than using a notched cam it's easier to cut the space between the 2 holes in the rear cam bearing so there is constant oil flow rather than the intermittant oil flow that the lifters were designed for. The 55-56 lifters are not made any longer so changing to a constant flow oiling works better with the later lifters.
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07-23-12 05:17 AM - Post#2251102
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Is a 56 (991) boock difficult to obtain? The reason I ask is that it has the provision for an oil filter. Also, will it accept an eigth inch overbore (I have heard that it would)? If so, a switch in blocks would allow an increase to 283 CI and the addition of a screw on oil filter.
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07-23-12 10:33 AM - Post#2251203
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Sure, 56 blocks are fairly common because fewer people restore 56's to original. Because of the 2-hole rear cam bearing and notched cam bearing journal to corrrespond to that cam bearing for the impulse-oiling system, it's not as desireable as a driver block, especially if you want to take it out .125 on the bore. Yes I recently disassembled a 55 block that had standard 283 pistons, so it will work. It would be more favorable to find a 57 265 because it is the modern lifter oiling system that hasn't needed to be redesigned since 57 and it has the 283 water jackets. That's what the slight step just below the edge of the deck is for, and so the bores have more meat than a 55-56 block. The 57 265 block code suffixes start with "C" for passenger cars and either "L" or "M" for truck 265's. The boat people used to like these blocks for an old boat racing class that the 283 was too big to fit it.
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07-23-12 05:34 PM - Post#2251374
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Welcome aboard. This is the greatest Chevy website (IMO) out there, It is extremely rare that you can not find someone with an answer to your question.
BTW not many know bow much area the local term "Chicago Land" actually covers.
It is more than one state
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07-23-12 06:31 PM - Post#2251392
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Isn't "Chicagoland" anywhere you can pick up WLS Chicago? 890 on the AM radio dial.
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07-24-12 08:35 AM - Post#2251607
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E&R engines is in Genoa, IL. Been in various places in the Chicago area since the 30's. Grandson, Jeff is running the place and knows about the early Chevy iron. He machined and spec's and built my 409 about 5 years ago. E&R has build or machined engines for me since the late 60's, no complaints. STAY AWAY FROM R&R in Addison, IL.
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