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EdB · 05-12-2005, 04:12 PM

Just brought home a new engine with the 70 and was wanting some recommendation. Should I mount it in the 8 or 6 cylinder position since it is only a 7 Cylinder?????

chief bobber · 05-12-2005, 04:17 PM

Kinda depends on which tranny you are going to use..............If you are going with a prop I'd lean towards the GMC 305 V-6 mounts. Good luck............

chevyboy55 · 05-12-2005, 05:04 PM

Leave it in the bed, just turn it straight so it wont blow you over sideways!

MISTERSHOTGUN · 05-12-2005, 05:10 PM

i'M SURE YOU WILL NEED THE COWL HOOD FOR CLEARENCE. OR.. YOU COULD TAPE IT TO THE TOP OF THE CAB.. JUST MAKE SURE YOU READ THE SIGNS ON THE BRIDGES... yOU DON'T WANT THAT THING HITT'N BOTTOM OF ONE

**Palf70Step** · 05-12-2005, 05:22 PM

ED I get dibs on that measly 350 you'll be yanking out.

blazerparts · 05-12-2005, 06:00 PM

gonna put hei on it?

EdB · 05-12-2005, 06:46 PM

I sure am thankful for the suggestions. I kind of like the idea of tapeing it to
the top.
It is a Continental W670 tank engine. It is just like it left overhaul on 4-12-1945.
It is on loan to me at this time. If I ever own it, I will have to hear it run. I love
the headers.

EdB

CHEVIBUBBA · 05-13-2005, 02:41 AM

wadaya mean if you ever own it.fire that puppy up!
ucan du it!

krue · 05-13-2005, 04:54 AM

Ed, I am gonna have to hear it when you fire that puppy up!

EdB · 05-13-2005, 10:31 AM

Bubba and Krue,

The owner, a close friend, was by yesterday and it came up about
running it. It might just happen. If it does, I will let you know.

I have a R670 aircraft verson that I do plan to run. I had planned to
use short stacks for the exaust but after seeing the tank verson headers,
I think that they would do better. There was also an issue of using
a short pipe on the bottom cylinder: it is by the carburator. The
tank headers would take care of this. We have a line on some and
I should know today if I can get a set. I will let you know when it
gets close.

I plan to start the body work on my truck soon and will probably
work both projects together. Right now the body is scratched.
As you can see from the photos, It doesn't bother me to load it
up and take off. With new paint I will be very reluctant to scratch
anything. I guess I will have to get a "Beater" to use everyday.
I am sure impressed with some of the flatbeds being put together
and shown on the list.

EdB

68haywagon · 05-13-2005, 11:09 AM

Ta..Ta..Ta..Tank engine? Wheres the tank? And how do you get one of those? I WANT ONE!!!
I would have to buy a tank if I got one though. Neighbors don't like my truck in the driveway....imagine a tank aimed at them

.

Record the running of it and post it....I wanna hear it too.

Mike

05-12-2005, 04:12 PM	#1
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	New Engine Need Help Just brought home a new engine with the 70 and was wanting some recommendation. Should I mount it in the 8 or 6 cylinder position since it is only a 7 Cylinder????? Attached Images

05-12-2005, 04:17 PM	#2
chief bobber Sanity is a state of mind Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Humpshire Posts: 93	Kinda depends on which tranny you are going to use..............If you are going with a prop I'd lean towards the GMC 305 V-6 mounts. Good luck............ __________________ 67 K-10 8ft step 250/465/timken 4 shaft/373 to 1 70 C-10 Panel Vortec V/5spd BW od /307 to 1 70 C-30 9ft stepside dump 350/465/ posi and a few too many other trucks, cars, jeeps, cruisiers, and M/Cs ...o~`o

05-12-2005, 05:22 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	ED I get dibs on that measly 350 you'll be yanking out. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-12-2005, 06:00 PM	#6
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	gonna put hei on it? __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

05-13-2005, 02:41 AM	#8
CHEVIBUBBA got boost? Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 123	wadaya mean if you ever own it.fire that puppy up! ucan du it! __________________ '70 chevy lwb w/'67 hood. 357 s.b.c. built, 4l60 w/vigilante lockup high stall converter, edelbrock pro-flo,brodix heads,comp cams rollerized w/ belt drive, one piece d-shaft, yada, yada, yada..... '82 honda v45 sabre"the black"

05-12-2005, 05:04 PM	#3
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Leave it in the bed, just turn it straight so it wont blow you over sideways!

05-12-2005, 05:10 PM	#4
MISTERSHOTGUN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 95	i'M SURE YOU WILL NEED THE COWL HOOD FOR CLEARENCE. OR.. YOU COULD TAPE IT TO THE TOP OF THE CAB.. JUST MAKE SURE YOU READ THE SIGNS ON THE BRIDGES... yOU DON'T WANT THAT THING HITT'N BOTTOM OF ONE

05-12-2005, 06:46 PM	#7
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	I sure am thankful for the suggestions. I kind of like the idea of tapeing it to the top. It is a Continental W670 tank engine. It is just like it left overhaul on 4-12-1945. It is on loan to me at this time. If I ever own it, I will have to hear it run. I love the headers. EdB

05-13-2005, 04:54 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Ed, I am gonna have to hear it when you fire that puppy up! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-13-2005, 10:31 AM	#10
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	Bubba and Krue, The owner, a close friend, was by yesterday and it came up about running it. It might just happen. If it does, I will let you know. I have a R670 aircraft verson that I do plan to run. I had planned to use short stacks for the exaust but after seeing the tank verson headers, I think that they would do better. There was also an issue of using a short pipe on the bottom cylinder: it is by the carburator. The tank headers would take care of this. We have a line on some and I should know today if I can get a set. I will let you know when it gets close. I plan to start the body work on my truck soon and will probably work both projects together. Right now the body is scratched. As you can see from the photos, It doesn't bother me to load it up and take off. With new paint I will be very reluctant to scratch anything. I guess I will have to get a "Beater" to use everyday. I am sure impressed with some of the flatbeds being put together and shown on the list. EdB

05-13-2005, 11:09 AM	#11
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Ta..Ta..Ta..Tank engine? Wheres the tank? And how do you get one of those? I WANT ONE!!! I would have to buy a tank if I got one though. Neighbors don't like my truck in the driveway....imagine a tank aimed at them . Record the running of it and post it....I wanna hear it too. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

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