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BabyBlue · 06-16-2007, 07:37 PM

Well, the 305 is out and sittin on a couple tires, and I've been tinkering with the 454. Thats were I came across something peculuar...when I had the oil pan off inspecting the crank and such, I found that were the rod for the oil pump came down there was a "V" shaped cut in the cap. Now that didn't look normal to me, if it isn't normal...will it effect the motor at all? Before I took the oil pan off the motor turned over pretty good. I'd kind of like to know if I need to take the motor all the way apart because of this or not because I was planning on putting the motor in tommorow.

On a happier note, I got my new timing chain installed and I am about to install the timing cover, harmonic balancer, and the water pump. The fuel pump will be last, just because I find that the dealing with the rod is a difficult task.

Will post pictures as soon as my camera battery is charged....thats why I don't have a picture of my concern with the motor.

06-16-2007, 07:37 PM	#5
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: Blue's Big Block Conversion Well, the 305 is out and sittin on a couple tires, and I've been tinkering with the 454. Thats were I came across something peculuar...when I had the oil pan off inspecting the crank and such, I found that were the rod for the oil pump came down there was a "V" shaped cut in the cap. Now that didn't look normal to me, if it isn't normal...will it effect the motor at all? Before I took the oil pan off the motor turned over pretty good. I'd kind of like to know if I need to take the motor all the way apart because of this or not because I was planning on putting the motor in tommorow. On a happier note, I got my new timing chain installed and I am about to install the timing cover, harmonic balancer, and the water pump. The fuel pump will be last, just because I find that the dealing with the rod is a difficult task. Will post pictures as soon as my camera battery is charged....thats why I don't have a picture of my concern with the motor. __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB. Last edited by BabyBlue; 06-16-2007 at 07:38 PM.