Started the swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gldevall · 04-17-2003, 08:22 AM

Well guys, I started the engine swap last night. Pulling out the old 4.3 and replacing it with the 350 Goodwrench motor. I hope everything goes ok. Should be ready to put it in on Friday afternoon. I have a LOT of cleaning to do once th 4.3 is out. HAd an oil leak some where and well ya'll know. That along with 17 years of road grime, should be fun. I will not be able to post pics until next week, but I will get some up of the finished product.

BigRed · 04-17-2003, 08:37 AM

Good luck! Sounds like fun.

buildingC10 · 04-17-2003, 12:05 PM

engine swaps arent that bad, youll do fine

Low87 · 04-17-2003, 12:11 PM

Enjoy! Have some 40 grit and Scotch Brite pads and the cleaning will be a breeze! Doesn't hurt to have an Anal Andy around either.

gldevall · 04-17-2003, 12:58 PM

ok, but Greg what is an anal andy?

BigRed · 04-17-2003, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gldevall
ok, but Greg what is an anal andy?

That would be Dave (LOHRTBT)!

Earl Junior · 04-17-2003, 01:08 PM

Someone who will say "No! That isn't 'good enough.' Get back in there and do it the right way! I wanna see my face shining back from that crossmember."

Definitely a required person to have around. Otherwise the motivation isn't always there.

You think 17 years worth of gunk was fun to clean? Try 35! The swap in my '68 required four cans of oven cleaner a 50 pack of scotch pads, and $15 worth of quarters at the car wash.

gldevall · 04-17-2003, 01:15 PM

Earl, I'm glad you brought that up. Oven cleaner or Gunk?

Earl Junior · 04-17-2003, 01:35 PM

I used both.

When we moved into our house, just over a year ago, the PO left a case of oven cleaner, two cans of degreaser, and four cases of Boraxo in the garage.

I was at a loss about what to do with the oven cleaner (we have a self cleaning oven) and my father-in-law suggested using it as a cleaner for metal parts. Works really well. Also cleans oil stains from cement.

*1FaastC10* · 04-17-2003, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Earl Junior
Also cleans oil stains from cement.

hmmmm... i've got this thing with owning trucks that like to mark their territory... sounds like oven cleaner is my new best friend! LOL mom is gonna be SOOOO happy.

gldevall · 04-18-2003, 11:13 PM

Well, hit my first snag. Got the 4.3 pulled and the motor mount towers that bolt to the frame are not the same for a V-8. All the local dealers do not stock them and bone yards aren't sure. They told me that I would have to come and look. Found one set but the motor is still in the truck and I would have to pull it. Anyway, got online and went to a great new site, www.chevyparts.com . Typed in the part # I got from a local dealer and found the mounts in Las Vegas. Needless to say I should have my parts tomorrow. $40 parts and $50 shipping. Now, I'll see what is in store for tomorrow. Later.

*1FaastC10* · 04-19-2003, 12:51 AM

$50 for shipping?! wow that's crazy. any auto parts store should stock them.

apstguy · 04-19-2003, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1FaastC10

hmmmm... i've got this thing with owning trucks that like to mark their territory...

Hmmm . . . This sounds all too familiar. I know what you mean! I can't park in people's driveways or they might get upset about the new back blotch that came from under my truck.

gldevall · 04-19-2003, 01:12 PM

Jeremy,

It's not the mount with the rubber in it, I got those from Auto Zone. It's the metal bracket that bolts to the frame and the cross member. The $50 for shipping was for Next Day Air Saturday Delivery from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge. I don't think it is too bad>

gldevall · 04-19-2003, 10:13 PM

Well, got the motor in. Bolted in very nice, dropped right in. Now tomorrow I'll try to get everything finished up. Any suggestions on how to mount the PS pump with the headers and AC bracket. Looks difficult. Total Knuckles busted 5, and still not done.

gldevall · 04-20-2003, 11:16 PM

Well, the project is finished!!! Fired up on first try. Runs real smooth. Need to work the bugs out in my fans. I will post some pics later on this week. Boy, that S@#t wore me out. Talk to ya'll later.

04-17-2003, 08:22 AM	#1
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Started the swap Well guys, I started the engine swap last night. Pulling out the old 4.3 and replacing it with the 350 Goodwrench motor. I hope everything goes ok. Should be ready to put it in on Friday afternoon. I have a LOT of cleaning to do once th 4.3 is out. HAd an oil leak some where and well ya'll know. That along with 17 years of road grime, should be fun. I will not be able to post pics until next week, but I will get some up of the finished product. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-17-2003, 08:37 AM	#2
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Good luck! Sounds like fun. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

04-17-2003, 12:05 PM	#3
buildingC10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central Illinios Posts: 15	engine swaps arent that bad, youll do fine __________________ Nothing better than loud pipes, illegaly loud!

04-17-2003, 12:11 PM	#4
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Enjoy! Have some 40 grit and Scotch Brite pads and the cleaning will be a breeze! Doesn't hurt to have an Anal Andy around either. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-17-2003, 12:58 PM	#5
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	ok, but Greg what is an anal andy? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-17-2003, 01:08 PM	#7
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	Someone who will say "No! That isn't 'good enough.' Get back in there and do it the right way! I wanna see my face shining back from that crossmember." Definitely a required person to have around. Otherwise the motivation isn't always there. You think 17 years worth of gunk was fun to clean? Try 35! The swap in my '68 required four cans of oven cleaner a 50 pack of scotch pads, and $15 worth of quarters at the car wash. __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert

04-17-2003, 01:15 PM	#8
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Earl, I'm glad you brought that up. Oven cleaner or Gunk? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-17-2003, 01:35 PM	#9
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	I used both. When we moved into our house, just over a year ago, the PO left a case of oven cleaner, two cans of degreaser, and four cases of Boraxo in the garage. I was at a loss about what to do with the oven cleaner (we have a self cleaning oven) and my father-in-law suggested using it as a cleaner for metal parts. Works really well. Also cleans oil stains from cement. __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert

04-18-2003, 11:13 PM	#11
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Well, hit my first snag. Got the 4.3 pulled and the motor mount towers that bolt to the frame are not the same for a V-8. All the local dealers do not stock them and bone yards aren't sure. They told me that I would have to come and look. Found one set but the motor is still in the truck and I would have to pull it. Anyway, got online and went to a great new site, www.chevyparts.com . Typed in the part # I got from a local dealer and found the mounts in Las Vegas. Needless to say I should have my parts tomorrow. $40 parts and $50 shipping. Now, I'll see what is in store for tomorrow. Later. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-19-2003, 12:51 AM	#12
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	$50 for shipping?! wow that's crazy. any auto parts store should stock them.

04-19-2003, 01:12 PM	#14
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Jeremy, It's not the mount with the rubber in it, I got those from Auto Zone. It's the metal bracket that bolts to the frame and the cross member. The $50 for shipping was for Next Day Air Saturday Delivery from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge. I don't think it is too bad> __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-19-2003, 10:13 PM	#15
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Well, got the motor in. Bolted in very nice, dropped right in. Now tomorrow I'll try to get everything finished up. Any suggestions on how to mount the PS pump with the headers and AC bracket. Looks difficult. Total Knuckles busted 5, and still not done. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-20-2003, 11:16 PM	#16
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Well, the project is finished!!! Fired up on first try. Runs real smooth. Need to work the bugs out in my fans. I will post some pics later on this week. Boy, that S@#t wore me out. Talk to ya'll later. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.