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This build process takes a lot of patience. The machine shop had the block for about two months. Once I new what the final bore was I ordered the stroker kit (that was two months ago and I am still waiting). I guess a West Coast longshoreman strike had strangled part delivery. In the meantime a custom ground cam from Bullit has arrived with two pins. Since this engine uses a thrust plate I needed to use the longer 1-1/2" pin. I had to pay close attention to not drive this interference fit pin to deep into the cam since it needs to protrude out far enough to engage the fuel pump eccentric. Yes, I tapped the first one in too deep and vice grips would not pull it out. A friend at the local auto parts machine shop graciously pulled it out. Speaking of fuel pumps will a mechanical fuel pump supply this engine or should I consider an electric?
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