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Old 04-21-2013, 11:50 PM   #51
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Some long block progress
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Old 04-22-2013, 12:55 AM   #52
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Great write-up, your attention to detail/knowledge has convinced me that I have no business rebuilding our 351E. Let me know when you want us to ship ours to you for "service"
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Old 04-22-2013, 03:53 PM   #53
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Great write-up, your attention to detail/knowledge has convinced me that I have no business rebuilding our 351E. Let me know when you want us to ship ours to you for "service"
Good idea; don't forget the refreshments and I could use a few petite helpers
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Old 04-22-2013, 03:56 PM   #54
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Getting ready to drop the solid lifter 305E V6.
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Old 04-22-2013, 04:27 PM   #55
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Musicman70 turned me on to Napa mount which crossed to Anchor 2337 and fit perfect.
I loosely attached one mount then released hoist pressure.
Moved chain to list engine port/starboard.
Loosely attached all front motor mount bolts while listing engine back and forth.
Released hoist pressure then shot both trans mount bolts.
Applied thread locker to trans mounts and torqued to 35 ft/lbs (don't know OEM spec).
Gradually tightened front mounts while rocking engine under hoist pressure.
Dropped engine and torqued all mount bolts.

BTW: Anchor 2337 has those pesky metric threads.
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Old 04-22-2013, 04:38 PM   #56
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Trans mounts 2107 and 2108 fit perfect but you must make sure spacer and mount rubber is under compression. Galvanized pipe makes a strong spacer. Test fit required to make sure rubber is snug when bolt tightened against spacer.
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Old 04-23-2013, 01:09 AM   #57
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Good idea; don't forget the refreshments and I could use a few petite helpers
Refreshments are no problem, but I've never been referred to as "petite"...does that mean the deal is off??
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Old 04-23-2013, 01:29 AM   #58
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This is a great write-up Ruf and thanks for mentioning me. Really enjoy the detail and photos on the V6 all broken down like this. Subscribed!
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Old 04-23-2013, 10:49 AM   #59
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Refreshments are no problem, but I've never been referred to as "petite"...does that mean the deal is off??
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Old 04-23-2013, 10:53 AM   #60
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This is a great write-up Ruf and thanks for mentioning me. Really enjoy the detail and photos on the V6 all broken down like this. Subscribed!
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Old 04-23-2013, 11:23 AM   #61
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Delayed tip: Dip stick tube address should be marked before removing.

Heat didn't help extract the block PCV filter house. Slide hammer didn't work. Don't know proper way to remove. Can grind a heavy putty knife to get a purchase under small lip. Prying against the lip worked but not easy because little real estate to gain purchase. PCV house was perfectly content w/ it's 1966 address.

May be able to drive out from bottom like dip stick tube but I removed from other block and didn't wanna remove crank.
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Old 04-23-2013, 01:10 PM   #62
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Wow! Wonderful write up and beautiful work. The boys over at 6066gmcclub would love to see it. Really great work man.
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Old 04-23-2013, 03:41 PM   #63
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Wow! Wonderful write up and beautiful work. The boys over at 6066gmcclub would love to see it. Really great work man.
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Thanks.
I tried to get on over there a few weeks back for 3 days.
I guess their site was under construction.
I'll look for a 6066gmcclub round to it
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Old 04-23-2013, 03:43 PM   #64
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I have a heck of a time getting on that site too. 1 in 5ish chance of getting on when I try.
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Old 04-24-2013, 12:50 PM   #65
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305E Starter.
I like to put axle grease or anti-seize on electrical terminals.
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Old 04-24-2013, 12:54 PM   #66
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1966 GMC clutch linkage.
Made new linkage from carriage bolt.
I like to drill for bronze or steel bushings.
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Old 04-26-2013, 09:21 PM   #67
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Adjusting clutch w/ feeler gauge would be easy if had a helper.
Welded a washer to linkage to reduce bushing stress.
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Old 04-26-2013, 09:25 PM   #68
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Converted clutch to diaphragm a few years ago and like it.
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Old 04-26-2013, 09:29 PM   #69
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Finished transmission, parking brake, exhaust, drive shaft then sat er down.
Set solid lifter cold lash.
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Old 04-26-2013, 09:34 PM   #70
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Filled filter then primed oil galleys.
Confirmed 60 PSI.
Confirmed oil to all rocker arms.
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Old 04-28-2013, 04:52 PM   #71
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It's alive!!!!
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Old 04-28-2013, 05:01 PM   #72
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Awesome!

Any unexpected issues?
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Old 04-28-2013, 05:07 PM   #73
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Congrats - I know the feeling!
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Old 04-28-2013, 06:16 PM   #74
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It behaved perfect w/o an issue.
Took 22 minutes before I turned on 115 VAC backup fan to assist cooling that massive V6.
Ended up doing a 45 minute break-in.
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Old 04-28-2013, 06:23 PM   #75
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That's awesome Ruf; need more pics ya'know.
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