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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Toms River, NJ
Posts: 437
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Motor swap questions
I spun a bearing in my 350, and was able to pick up a strong running L82, with a passenger side dipstick. I believe the motor is untouched, mostly due to the heads and intake being stock, but I have no confirmation of that. It has been painted orange, which I believe the L82 intake came painted silver from the factory. I do not want to build this motor up, but I want to have a reliable motor for the time being.
What I would like to do is general maintenance stuff that is inexpensive for peace of mind. I'll change the gaskets, oil, spark plugs etc. What I want to know is what you would consider maintenance parts to give me peace of mind, or if my list is overkill? I'd hate to drop this in and have a problem I could have avoided. What I was thinking was to change the following: - Gaskets: Valve cover, intake, exhaust manifold, water pump, oil pump, oil pan, carb base - New Oil pump and pickup - New Rear main seal - New Water pump - New fuel pump I put on the old motor about 100 miles before it died. - Swap the aftermarket (weiand) dual plane intake from my old motor to replace the stock one. I know I said I'm not going for performance but if I have it, why not use it? |
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