main stud kit problems

[MidnightriderZ24]

after looking at the pump closer, it appears its just the body thats going to be clearanced and it SHOULDNT hurt the pump. the only problem is that where i would be grinding is very close to where the drive shaft attaches and i dont want to hurt the strength of the pump. but ill try grinding the pump tomorrow. edit: is there supposed to be a gasket between the pump and cap? i dont remember taking one off but id rather be safe than sry. thx

[ForcedFirebird]

The whole stud was turning becasue you didn't use the allen key to snug the stud in the bottom of the blind hole in the block.

[MidnightriderZ24]

The whole stud was turning becasue you didn't use the allen key to snug the stud in the bottom of the blind hole in the block.

im 100% positive it was snug. the reason the whole stud was turning is there wasnt threads all the way to the cap, thus the nut hit the end of threads, and started turning the stud to achieve my torque. thats y i started the thread due to stacking washers

[SappySE107]

If it was bottomed out, the stud wouldn't turn. Its supposed to be snug but not tightened. The scraper is .077" thick (or close, I was tired last night and saw it was over .070"), which is enough to make up for 1 washer on the scraper side.

[SappySE107]

I took 2 more, to show the difference between with the scraper and without.

[MidnightriderZ24]

your studs look shorter than the studs i was given. look at my first 2 pictures. front with no washer, and front of yours with no washer. your studs must be different than mine.

[SappySE107]

How long are your studs?

[Nightingale]

I had the same issue with oil pump clearance. I shaved off about a 1/16 of an inch off the pump which provided just enough room for the stud, nut, and double stacked washers. Just to clarify though I am working with the lz9 motor.

[SappySE107]

Right, with 2 washers and no scraper you will have a little more intereference than 1 washer with scraper. I am sure it is nearly the same deal as your LZ9 from the description.

[MidnightriderZ24]

right, same problem. but i have 327 rods, the crank scraper i bought from the site, isnt as thick as u seem. its just been a huge hassle. i have pix of the main stud cut down, an i grinded a notch for a flat head screwdriver... just been too busy to take pictures.

[SappySE107]

You never did tell me how long your studs are.

[MidnightriderZ24]

sorry about the delay, but i have had NO time this week to go over to my garage and snap some pictures. ill be there friday for sure to get this engine in.