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Re: '76 350 into an '85 3/4 ton 4x4
Should be a piece of cake, especially if you're going to use the intake and carb off the 85's current engine. But there's always some little issues to iron out. Seems like 85 engines had passenger side dipstick, whereas 74 had drivers side. But that shouldn't be any big deal. I would transfer any parts like intake manifold, oil & temp senders, and kick-down cable bracket while both engines are out. And that's also the time to make sure the 74's starter will bolt to the 84's electrical connectors.
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
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