283 engine pics

[65chevysub]

I'm looking for pics of all original 283's only, in Subs, Panels or Pickups. I've got mine looking mostly original but would like to see what you all have, including plug wires, hoses etc.

[bhc41051]

Mine is kinda sorta correct, I bought most of the bolts, plug wire brackets and so forth from Corvette Suppliers. Some guys have the 283 decal on both valve covers but one on the drivers side is correct. I had mine rebuilt and it leaks oil like the Exxon Valdez, If I had it to do all over again I'd buy a 350 Crate and be done with it.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by bhc41051

Mine is kinda sorta correct, I bought most of the bolts, plug wire brackets and so forth from Corvette Suppliers. Some guys have the 283 decal on both valve covers but one on the drivers side is correct. I had mine rebuilt and it leaks oil like the Exxon Valdez, If I had it to do all over again I'd buy a 350 Crate and be done with it.

i have a 66 283 and its got a very small trickle of oil from the pass. rocker cover rear. where is your leaks coming from?

[bhc41051]

Driver side rear valve cover, cartridge oil filter leaked oil as fast as you could pour it in, replaced it with a spin in filter, now it only as a few drips a minute, rear main and rear of oil pan has steady drips. always a puddle or two under the engine. I replaced all the gaskets and seals in my 66 K10 with a 350 never had an issue. I don't know what the problem is with this thing.

[65chevysub]

Thanks guys. My 283 is out of a 63 Chevy Biscayne. I noticed yours is Gray color. Is that a factory color, and from what years? As far as oil leaks, mine has oil coming from the cap-like thing in the back of the intake that used to have a vacuum line that went to the 2 barrel carb. Is there supposed to be a gasket on it?

[LT1 Burb]

Couple pics of mine.

[65 C20]

LT1 Burb.
That is 1 nice looking engine, frame.
While we are on the topic of 283's I have a few questions.
Were all truck 283's 2 barrel with single exhaust ? From the factory.
Is your P/S pump back adjuster coming off the motor mount ?
Almost all alternater adjustment brackets seem to be at the maximum adjustment position. Is that normal.
Also have a running argument with a Camero, now Vette guy that truck 283's were gray. He insists that all we orange.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Cal.

[LT1 Burb]

Yes, all 283's in C10's were 2 barrel single exhaust, Yes, power steering mount comes from motor mount, the belt is an inch long so that is why its at max adjustment, easy fix and yes all C10 V-8s were grey until 66, then 327"s were greenish.

[65chevysub]

hanks LT1. All my questions have been answered as far as color, etc. And I agree, that is one very clean, nice looking engine. I'm hoping to tear down the front sheetmetal on mine in the next few weeks, so will clean and repaint my engine, although it's orange. Also going to try to stop the oil leak on mine as well.

[sodly]

QUOTE = Some guys have the 283 decal on both valve covers but one on the drivers side is correct.

Are you sure about that? i know on the 327s the decal is only on the passenger side valve cover. I presume the same is true of the 283. Or is my memory failing me? Almost everyone seems to get this wrong in their restorations.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by bhc41051

Driver side rear valve cover, cartridge oil filter leaked oil as fast as you could pour it in, replaced it with a spin in filter, now it only as a few drips a minute, rear main and rear of oil pan has steady drips. always a puddle or two under the engine. I replaced all the gaskets and seals in my 66 K10 with a 350 never had an issue. I don't know what the problem is with this thing.

when i first fired mine up, it leaked a ton from the filter also. i had to put the rubber seal in its groove by hand then twisted the cartridge type filter on, hasnt leaked a drop since...

[Chevy Fleetside]

Even has the original grease...

[65chevysub]

Originally Posted by bhc41051

Mine is kinda sorta correct, I bought most of the bolts, plug wire brackets and so forth from Corvette Suppliers. Some guys have the 283 decal on both valve covers but one on the drivers side is correct. I had mine rebuilt and it leaks oil like the Exxon Valdez, If I had it to do all over again I'd buy a 350 Crate and be done with it.

bhc. I noticed you're running a larger style balancer on yours. Does it make a difference? Mine only has the thin little damper that it came with from the factory. I was going to put one of those on mine, but several people said I don't need it. Anyone have any opinions on this? I parked my truck tonight and going to start removing the sheet metal so while it's apart, I will change it out if needed.

[sodly]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Even has the original grease...

Decal's on the passenger side, too.

[65 C20]

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

bhc. I noticed you're running a larger style balancer on yours. Does it make a difference? Mine only has the thin little damper that it came with from the factory. I was going to put one of those on mine, but several people said I don't need it. Anyone have any opinions on this? I parked my truck tonight and going to start removing the sheet metal so while it's apart, I will change it out if needed.

I have been told, but is un-verifed that if you have P/S and running with the larger balancer than you need a different style P/S pump cradle, the mount that the pump swivels in.
The original style is the type that bolts on with short bolts, approx. 3/4"
The other one uses approx. 2 1/2" bolts.
The one with longer bolts give you more clearance.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by 65 C20

I have been told, but is un-verifed that if you have P/S and running with the larger balancer than you need a different style P/S pump cradle, the mount that the pump swivels in.
The original style is the type that bolts on with short bolts, approx. 3/4"
The other one uses approx. 2 1/2" bolts.
The one with longer bolts give you more clearance.

Yes, if your running the 8 inch balancer the stamped steel cradle will not bolt to the engine. You need the 69-72 truck SB PS setup like this one. This is a 400 small block I put in my 66 GMC. Not sure about a 7 inch balancer clearance. A factory 283 does not need a larger balancer.

[60-66]

The 283 decal was on Passenger side ONLY on these trucks from the factory. Heres another very low mile 283 .

[65chevysub]

OK everyone, I need help here on 2 things. First, I just noticed that when I had my engine worked on about a year and a half ago, the mechanic, took my pcv valve, hose, and the venting "adapter" in the intake off, and lost them. I asked him about it and he doesn't know where it went. Anyways, I need a picture or 2 of this part, and how it looks in the engine, if possible please. Also pic or 2 of the brass fitting for vacuum lines in an intake manifold as well. 283 pics preferred, as I am keeping my original script valve covers.
Thanks

[cv65]

here is a 327 in a car but great for reference http://www.thecairns.com/Impala/engine.html

[65chevysub]

Thanks, cv65. That helps me a lot. I appreciate it

[LT1 Burb]

In my pictures it shows the sticker on both valve covers but I had the valve covers swapped. It is now only on the passenger side as it should be.

[SuperCtruck]

Originally Posted by 60-66

Yes, if your running the 8 inch balancer the stamped steel cradle will not bolt to the engine. You need the 69-72 truck SB PS setup like this one. This is a 400 small block I put in my 66 GMC. Not sure about a 7 inch balancer clearance. A factory 283 does not need a larger balancer.

I'm about to do the same with my motor, going from stock 283 to 355. What crankcase ventilation are you using? I'm wanting to swap all my tins over to the 355 but worried about no ventilation or pvc?! Thanks

[60-66]

Hi SuperCtruck ! I ended up not being able to use these covers and went with 1968 327 valve covers with a single PCV hole. But , I know Dino has a thread on a blue and white 66 that he made a simple PCV setup on for the script covers . You'll find that here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=dino&page=11 . I also have a good friend with a 1957 who drilled and tapped his intake manifold behind the carb and added a shield under the intake for a clean look. Hope this helps.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by bhc41051

Driver side rear valve cover, cartridge oil filter leaked oil as fast as you could pour it in, replaced it with a spin in filter, now it only as a few drips a minute, rear main and rear of oil pan has steady drips. always a puddle or two under the engine. I replaced all the gaskets and seals in my 66 K10 with a 350 never had an issue. I don't know what the problem is with this thing.

most of those leaks were basically simple to fix. rocker covers were more than likely over tightened to much somewhere over the years and has to be straightened. Same with the oil pan. oil filter is more than likely gasket( still crap in the gasket ring) or the small gasket needs replacing. the can may have been whacked on the edge perhaps causing a problem. . the motor one takes a bit more, but you stated that the engine was rebuild, so someone didn't put the rear seal in properly. let them fix it. who ever rebuilt the eng and put it together should have known to straighten the tin also
ron

[60-66]

check post 178 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=dino&page=8