Engine Building Tips - Setting Up The Girdle 440 MOPAR 512 Stroker

Proper setup is crucial for a girdle. Taking measurements and installing shim packs is the most important step

[@5798Mike]

Very cool
Never seen it done before👍

[@robertimler8283]

A girdle only does one thing and that is to keep the main caps from walking under higher rpm's

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks

[@thegungadfly8930]

Informative as usual.

[@flinch622]

Double stamped: no idea. But I couldn't stop from having a little fun: assembled by Bob Bitchin? If I had to guess, original assembly November 1969? That [I think] meshes with 1970 broadcast codes.
Another fine video, as always. I don't think sealant thickness is much concern? Should be enough flex in the girdle to take up that 0.001" or so.

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks for playing Leeerttss make a dope deal. The thickness is only an issue if you put on too much and it squishes out all over the place

[@garageforcerestos]

Thanks Pete. Were the main and rod bearing measurements stock? Just curious as I found this on the web - "B = 0.010-in. undersized main and rod bearings"

[@PetesGarage]

It was a new crank so the bearings were stock

[@dizzolve]

2:10 back?

[@mitchellferre1652]

Better to stay below 650hp or get a aftermarket block.

[@PetesGarage]

Good point

[@garysgarage.2841]

What if a stud is higher than the pan rail.... What then?

[@PetesGarage]

Machine down the bearing cap

[@19CD91]

Just sold my last 440 Mopar to a friend. It will be missed.

[@deanmoser5907]

Is the pan rail straight?

[@PetesGarage]

Yes

[@fillingstation7889]

probably not, unless it was remachined. the factory machine work on the pan rails is rough & crude.