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sixty9boss302 · 12-21-2002, 07:07 PM

Hey everyone, i just got another gm and i need some info. Its a 1976 3/4 ton pickup in not the best condition. Body actually does not have a ton of rust (less than my 90 jimmy has) but its dented up pretty good and the interior is trashed.

The main reason i got it is for the engine. I'm want to take it out and rebuild it just so i can learn about engines. Its a 454 and i was wandering a few things. Is this engine rare? I haven't been able to find much about it on here. How much horsepower was it rated at and how much does it actually make? Also would you recommend i chilton or haynes manual? I heard that its a good idea to have both.

Got any advice for me being new to engine work? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

12-21-2002, 07:07 PM	#1
sixty9boss302 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pa Posts: 4	new guy needs help Hey everyone, i just got another gm and i need some info. Its a 1976 3/4 ton pickup in not the best condition. Body actually does not have a ton of rust (less than my 90 jimmy has) but its dented up pretty good and the interior is trashed. The main reason i got it is for the engine. I'm want to take it out and rebuild it just so i can learn about engines. Its a 454 and i was wandering a few things. Is this engine rare? I haven't been able to find much about it on here. How much horsepower was it rated at and how much does it actually make? Also would you recommend i chilton or haynes manual? I heard that its a good idea to have both. Got any advice for me being new to engine work? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ 1976 Chevy 3/4 ton with a big block 454



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