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indyracer · 06-27-2007, 10:16 PM

Since I discovered that 2 cylinders have low compression and 1 has zero compression, I started tearing down this motor for removal. I will be building another 350 to drop in. I have the block, crank and heads back from the machine shop. Really I've had it all since last fall. So this weekend I am going to get started. I can't promise how quickly it will come together, but hopefully all goes well. Wish me luck

68chevy68 · 06-27-2007, 10:23 PM

I went to freshen mine up here a while back and found a nice big crack in my block. I got another one though. Good luck with your build.

eedgell · 06-27-2007, 10:24 PM

Looks like a ton of fun!!! I love making them new again. Good luck with the build!!!

84_4x4 · 06-28-2007, 06:46 PM

i just went through the same thing and a tip would be pull the motor out before doing work it makes things alot simpler

randomhero472 · 06-28-2007, 07:33 PM

on a scale of 1-10 how hard is it to rebuild one of these yourself... and any special tools you need? thanks

jkeady · 06-29-2007, 01:55 AM

It depends on how much you want to do. The ones I've built, I had the machine shop install the cam bearings (simply because it's a PITA), install the rings on the pistons and the pistons on the rods, and install the freeze plugs, and I did the rest (aside from the actual machine work.) A ring compressor and a valve spring compressor are about the only tools I remember buying for the purpose of engine work.

It's not as if there's any really intricate, difficult steps, just a lot of little things to keep track of. Biggies are to keep everything nice and clean, take your time, and have a plan. Probably for your first time out, you'd want to find a good book to help guide you, plus you get torque sequences/specs, and helpful reference stuff like that.

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Originally Posted by randomhero472

on a scale of 1-10 how hard is it to rebuild one of these yourself... and any special tools you need? thanks

Random Guy · 06-29-2007, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jkeady

It depends on how much you want to do. The ones I've built, I had the machine shop install the cam bearings (simply because it's a PITA), install the rings on the pistons and the pistons on the rods, and install the freeze plugs, and I did the rest (aside from the actual machine work.) A ring compressor and a valve spring compressor are about the only tools I remember buying for the purpose of engine work.

It's not as if there's any really intricate, difficult steps, just a lot of little things to keep track of. Biggies are to keep everything nice and clean, take your time, and have a plan. Probably for your first time out, you'd want to find a good book to help guide you, plus you get torque sequences/specs, and helpful reference stuff like that.

I am actually considering this on my 307. Is there any books you would recommend for it?

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-29-2007, 05:21 AM

damn that sucks man but atlest itll be more fun to drive once you get it done with a bit more pep im sure

larry may · 06-29-2007, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by randomhero472

on a scale of 1-10 how hard is it to rebuild one of these yourself... and any special tools you need? thanks

I believe Billa posted a list of every tool possibly needed for a project of building an engine. The list may be in FAQ. Have fun

06-27-2007, 10:16 PM	#1
indyracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, IN Posts: 134	This is not the direction I wanted to go... Since I discovered that 2 cylinders have low compression and 1 has zero compression, I started tearing down this motor for removal. I will be building another 350 to drop in. I have the block, crank and heads back from the machine shop. Really I've had it all since last fall. So this weekend I am going to get started. I can't promise how quickly it will come together, but hopefully all goes well. Wish me luck Attached Images __________________ Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville

06-27-2007, 10:23 PM	#2
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	Re: This is not the direction I wanted to go... I went to freshen mine up here a while back and found a nice big crack in my block. I got another one though. Good luck with your build. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

06-27-2007, 10:24 PM	#3
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: This is not the direction I wanted to go... Looks like a ton of fun!!! I love making them new again. Good luck with the build!!! __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

06-28-2007, 06:46 PM	#4
84_4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville Ky Posts: 179	Re: This is not the direction I wanted to go... i just went through the same thing and a tip would be pull the motor out before doing work it makes things alot simpler __________________ 1971 c10 350ci long bed fleet side

06-28-2007, 07:33 PM	#5
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: This is not the direction I wanted to go... on a scale of 1-10 how hard is it to rebuild one of these yourself... and any special tools you need? thanks __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

06-29-2007, 05:21 AM	#8
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: This is not the direction I wanted to go... damn that sucks man but atlest itll be more fun to drive once you get it done with a bit more pep im sure __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME



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