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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Surrey , BC, Canada
Posts: 83
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big update, lotsa pics!
well I started a thread a while ago about tire sizes for my truck, I promised and update after I boughtt new tires, so here it is....of course you all know that you can't just do one thing once you get started so.....new tires turned into new(er) engine and one peice driveshaft as well. We planned on just swapping out the tired 327 for the newer, regasketed and sealed 86 gmc 350 in a weekend, but once we got into it we decided to fully detail the engine bay. By WE I mean me and my Dad, he helped me out a ton working on it weeknights while I was 500km away working. I made 3 weekend trips back to work on it before we finished. Dad also donated a lot of parts here and there, as well as the engine itself which he paid $200 for.
what's the last thing you do before you pull a hurting engine and put on new tires and driveshaft? this is after a day of pressure washing and scrubbing the engine bay. I was tired of the faded black, green and blue patches and yellow over spray.(can you blame me?) Painted with Zero Rust rustproof paint the paint we used on the block has to be sprayed in two stanges to get a nice sparkle: silver :blue |
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Engine n00b
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Austin
Posts: 1,031
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Re: big update, lotsa pics!
Hotness.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Surrey , BC, Canada
Posts: 83
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Re: big update, lotsa pics!
complete engine, ready to go in
radiator and fan shroud are from 79 firebird, the shroud was broken in two so I repaired it with a plastic repair kit, sorry no close-up of the finished product goin in! done don't mind the ugly master cylinder, I have a front disk conversion kit ordered and on it's way that I'll install in the next few weeks so I'll clean up the mc then. After the brakes it'll be time for a posi unit in the rear. ![]() The engine swap was actually done about a month ago but I've been having too much fun with the truck back on the road to post pics. |
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: branson mo
Posts: 933
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Re: big update, lotsa pics!
engine looks really good, i wish ida known to spray a coat of silver on first to get the blue to pop like that. I just painted my engine blue too. One word of advise, get rid of the plastic fuel filter, they will melt, crack, leak, catch fire, and all around ruin your work
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#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Surrey , BC, Canada
Posts: 83
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Re: big update, lotsa pics!
thanks chrislehr
and berencam thanks for the tip, I was unaware of problems with the plastic filters, I'll pick up a new one on the way home from work tomorrow. and before anyone says anything about the FRAM oil filter, don't worry that came out after the first week of driving when I changed the oil, I replaced it with a NAPA Gold. If it wasn't for the great members of this board always watching out for eachother I would trust a lot more that the advertisers tell us. |
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Location: Lewisville, Nc
Posts: 10,234
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Re: big update, lotsa pics!
i have runa plastic one for 3 year never no problem, you mihgt want to get that fram oil filter off of it though
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Location: Lewisville, Nc
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Re: big update, lotsa pics!
nm aboutt he fram lmao
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David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube |
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
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Re: big update, lotsa pics!
Lookin' good!
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-Nate ![]() 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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