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Old 01-14-2016, 12:41 AM   #13
Jonlopes
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Re: Any issues with swapping from 396 to 454 HO in 67-72 Trucks?

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Originally Posted by Rod Run View Post
They were all surprised by you wanting to drop your truck off because they are machinists, not mechanics. They don't have the time, nor are they probably equipped to pull & install engines.

It's just like if you went to a mechanic and asked him to bore and hone your block.

Good luck with whatever road you choose
LOL it makes 100% sense when you guys explain it. I just thought of it as "my car is broken and I was going to take it somewhere to get it fixed".

I think it will turn out for the best since it will be nostalgic to R&R and engine again.
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