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Anthony Fremont · 05-31-2008, 02:34 AM

Here's a couple of pics of my motor after replacing the heads due to a bad valve. First the before:

Nice huh? Here's a couple of after pics:

Amazing what you can do with some degreaser, rattle cans and a bunch of elbow grease. Forgive the cap and wires, they're 14 years old. Wish I had an exhaust system now.

62 short step · 05-31-2008, 02:36 AM

Awesome !! I like those valve covers!!

Anthony Fremont · 05-31-2008, 03:18 AM

Thanks, they're $56 at summit. They don't really have a filler cap opening though.

protrash64 · 05-31-2008, 03:34 AM

Hey A/F.......I see your ghetto motor mount is still there!!!

Your engine looks great.........how did you decide to leave the bottom end and just go for heads?

Anthony Fremont · 05-31-2008, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

Hey A/F.......I see your ghetto motor mount is still there!!!

Your engine looks great.........how did you decide to leave the bottom end and just go for heads?

It was easy, I just looked at my account balance.

The cylinder bores didn't have much of a ridge and I didn't hear any knocking when I fired it before, so I decided to wait and see how it runs before doing anything more drastic. If I'm going to rebuild a bottom end, it's going to be a 350 or 383.

64Magoo · 05-31-2008, 04:31 AM

Is that the same intake? What did you use to paint it?

shortbed70 · 05-31-2008, 04:33 AM

Dang thats a big difference,looks good.

MXmaniac · 05-31-2008, 02:50 AM

Big difference! And I agree, those valve covers look great.

pquick · 05-31-2008, 05:12 AM

boy, i need to buy a can of that rattle spray.....does it come in a big block brand?

1966-Suburban-V-8 · 05-31-2008, 06:05 AM

That is One Fine rattle-can rebuild!
Can't you use your old exhaust manifolds (after you paint them, of course)

Dan

TimE · 05-31-2008, 06:51 AM

Outstanding job!

Anthony Fremont · 05-31-2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1966-Suburban-V-8

That is One Fine rattle-can rebuild!
Can't you use your old exhaust manifolds (after you paint them, of course)

Dan

One of the old manifolds has a broken flange. All three studs broke off on the other one. I think it will be better in the long run to just replace them rather than have them repaired. I'm thinking I want the $179 ceramic coated headers from summit. They are supposed to be made by Flowtech.

joe231 · 05-31-2008, 07:24 AM

sa'weet!!!

kdrodworks316 · 05-31-2008, 07:35 AM

Wanna come clean my 6 banger and make it purdy?

looks great man!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-31-2008, 04:41 PM

looks 100% better but, I noticed you had brass plugs where the heater hoses go. Are you planing on running the engine like that? It is not a good idea. You need to put a heater hose on and just loop it. Has something to do with flow. I just don't want to see you fry something.

Anthony Fremont · 05-31-2008, 05:37 PM

Hmmm, I didn't know that. No need for a heater in houston, so I wanted the cleanest appearance. I guess I'll connect a short loop of hose.

greg64 · 05-31-2008, 06:49 PM

Great looking job, Anthony!

Chevy Fleetside is right about the loop in the heater hose. This loop normally provides a continuous path of coolant, regardless of whether the thermostat is actually open or not. Keeps hot spots from forming in the block and heads.

On the 292 6, there is an even larger bypass hose that keeps coolant flowing at all times.

salazar44 · 05-31-2008, 08:54 PM

Beautiful!

Iron-Butt · 06-01-2008, 12:45 AM

Wow! That engine looks great. Nice work.

Chevyman680063 · 06-01-2008, 01:09 AM

That looks great man, looks like a brand new motor now.

Anthony Fremont · 06-02-2008, 01:56 AM

Thanks everybody, I appreciate it. I just don't like to get dirty when I work on my stuff. I put the carb on it (sitting since 94) and fired it up today. It's really loud, but it was definitely hitting on all 8. I guess that calls for one of these:

I'm thinking about ordering the Summit branded ceramic coated headers for $179. Anyone have a recommendation for some cheap but good sounding mufflers that I can bolt on? Open headers will be a bit too much for my neighbors

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kevindtimm · 06-02-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony Fremont

Thanks everybody, I appreciate it. I just don't like to get dirty when I work on my stuff. I put the carb on it (sitting since 94) and fired it up today. It's really loud, but it was definitely hitting on all 8. I guess that calls for one of these:

I'm thinking about ordering the Summit branded ceramic coated headers for $179. Anyone have a recommendation for some cheap but good sounding mufflers that I can bolt on? Open headers will be a bit too much for my neighbors

.

Not that you know me from Adam, but my suggestion (instead of headers) would be to get a set of rams horn exhaust manifolds. They will REALLY beautify the engine work you've already done.

As far as mufflers, I'd get a set of either Cherry Bomb mufflers (mounted right before you flip the exhaust over the rear axle) or some set of Flowmaster (or clones). You'll have to listen to a few models before you pick one.

protrash64 · 06-02-2008, 06:11 AM

AAAaaawwww....I wanted to hear about the whole technical breakdown!! Seriously A/F, my account balance has made a few desicions for me too!!

Frizzle Fry · 06-02-2008, 07:00 AM

very nice!

joe231 · 06-02-2008, 07:47 AM

did you paint it in place? or pull the engine?

05-31-2008, 02:34 AM	#1
Anthony Fremont Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 549	I've been cleaning Here's a couple of pics of my motor after replacing the heads due to a bad valve. First the before: Nice huh? Here's a couple of after pics: Amazing what you can do with some degreaser, rattle cans and a bunch of elbow grease. Forgive the cap and wires, they're 14 years old. Wish I had an exhaust system now.

05-31-2008, 02:36 AM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: I've been cleaning Awesome !! I like those valve covers!! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

05-31-2008, 03:18 AM	#3
Anthony Fremont Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 549	Re: I've been cleaning Thanks, they're $56 at summit. They don't really have a filler cap opening though.

05-31-2008, 03:34 AM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: I've been cleaning Hey A/F.......I see your ghetto motor mount is still there!!! Your engine looks great.........how did you decide to leave the bottom end and just go for heads? __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

05-31-2008, 04:31 AM	#6
64Magoo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 265	Re: I've been cleaning Is that the same intake? What did you use to paint it?

05-31-2008, 04:33 AM	#7
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: I've been cleaning Dang thats a big difference,looks good. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-31-2008, 02:50 AM	#8
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: I've been cleaning Big difference! And I agree, those valve covers look great. __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 F*rd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle.

05-31-2008, 05:12 AM	#9
pquick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: jamestown, nd Posts: 60	Re: I've been cleaning boy, i need to buy a can of that rattle spray.....does it come in a big block brand?

05-31-2008, 06:05 AM	#10
1966-Suburban-V-8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 66	Re: I've been cleaning That is One Fine rattle-can rebuild! Can't you use your old exhaust manifolds (after you paint them, of course) Dan __________________ 1966 Chevy Suburban 'Gater - Shop Truck - 350/turbo 350 Power Steering, B&M Floor Shift, Dual side dump exhaust Chrome Rally 6 lugs. (((XM)))tunes! 1965 Riviera 425 - Luxury Muscle - Fully Factory Loaded. All power, A/C, Custom Interior, Guidematic Dimmer, AM/FM - etc, etc 1966 Corvair Corsa Turbo - Factory Sport Model - Quick steering, F-41 HD suspension, Positraction, Tele Wheel.

05-31-2008, 06:51 AM	#11
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: I've been cleaning Outstanding job!

05-31-2008, 07:24 AM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I've been cleaning sa'weet!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 05-31-2008 at 07:25 AM.

05-31-2008, 07:35 AM	#14
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: I've been cleaning Wanna come clean my 6 banger and make it purdy?looks great man!

05-31-2008, 04:41 PM	#15
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: I've been cleaning looks 100% better but, I noticed you had brass plugs where the heater hoses go. Are you planing on running the engine like that? It is not a good idea. You need to put a heater hose on and just loop it. Has something to do with flow. I just don't want to see you fry something. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

05-31-2008, 05:37 PM	#16
Anthony Fremont Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 549	Re: I've been cleaning Hmmm, I didn't know that. No need for a heater in houston, so I wanted the cleanest appearance. I guess I'll connect a short loop of hose.

05-31-2008, 06:49 PM	#17
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: I've been cleaning Great looking job, Anthony! Chevy Fleetside is right about the loop in the heater hose. This loop normally provides a continuous path of coolant, regardless of whether the thermostat is actually open or not. Keeps hot spots from forming in the block and heads. On the 292 6, there is an even larger bypass hose that keeps coolant flowing at all times. __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt



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05-31-2008, 08:54 PM	#18
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: I've been cleaning Beautiful! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

06-01-2008, 12:45 AM	#19
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: I've been cleaning Wow! That engine looks great. Nice work. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

06-01-2008, 01:09 AM	#20
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: I've been cleaning That looks great man, looks like a brand new motor now.

06-02-2008, 01:56 AM	#21
Anthony Fremont Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 549	Re: I've been cleaning Thanks everybody, I appreciate it. I just don't like to get dirty when I work on my stuff. I put the carb on it (sitting since 94) and fired it up today. It's really loud, but it was definitely hitting on all 8. I guess that calls for one of these: I'm thinking about ordering the Summit branded ceramic coated headers for $179. Anyone have a recommendation for some cheap but good sounding mufflers that I can bolt on? Open headers will be a bit too much for my neighbors.

06-02-2008, 06:11 AM	#23
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: I've been cleaning AAAaaawwww....I wanted to hear about the whole technical breakdown!! Seriously A/F, my account balance has made a few desicions for me too!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

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