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MacAttack · 07-18-2008, 11:24 PM

Cut two 2x4's at 15 degrees and transferred the bolt pattern from the water pump mount points and drilled two 1/2" holes - then put two 3" long 3/8-16 bolts into the holes. Front "legs" done. Then I used the hoist to support the block level and cut two 4x4's. Straped the hole thing to a new pallet and I'm ready to go for the shop pick up of the engine at 8AM tomorrow!

MacAttack · 07-19-2008, 11:16 PM

Big Yellow Taxi came and took my Baby away.

Well, it wasn't exactly a taxi - it was a Toyota pick-up and it was black. The '283' is off to the shop for 14 days. Now I've got to get on the stick. T350 to the tranny shop, new coolant lines and cast pan included.

Does anybody have any experience with the old mid-60's style canister oil filters? And can they be modified to run a regular spin-on filter?

**Captainfab** · 07-20-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Does anybody have any experience with the old mid-60's style canister oil filters? And can they be modified to run a regular spin-on filter?

There is an adapter you can buy to convert to a spin on oil filter. Mr Gasket used to make them. I'm not sure if they still do or who else makes them....a quick search at Summit or Jegs should find one.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-20-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Does anybody have any experience with the old mid-60's style canister oil filters? And can they be modified to run a regular spin-on filter?

I think this is what you need. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...egoryCode=3337 I will try the picture and see if it works..

MacAttack · 07-21-2008, 10:47 AM

OMG!

That's it - exactly what I need!

Thanks mucho! Mac.

MacAttack · 07-22-2008, 11:06 AM

I’m continuing with the detailing of the C10’s engine compartment, while the engine’s out for rebuild, and the T350 transmission is going to the rebuild shop tomorrow.

Parts are starting to arrive now - via UPS and I’ve got to dig my engine stand out and find my ‘Grade 8’ bold set. I’m going with flat black for the sheetmetal under the hood and actually thinking about gloss grey for the engine - just to be different.

With chrome timing cover, valve covers and Edlebrock triangle air cleaner - with a black distributor and grey ignition wires - it should be fairly trick, no?

07-18-2008, 11:24 PM	#1
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Cut two 2x4's at 15 degrees and transferred the bolt pattern from the water pump mount points and drilled two 1/2" holes - then put two 3" long 3/8-16 bolts into the holes. Front "legs" done. Then I used the hoist to support the block level and cut two 4x4's. Straped the hole thing to a new pallet and I'm ready to go for the shop pick up of the engine at 8AM tomorrow! __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

07-19-2008, 11:16 PM	#2
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Big Yellow Taxi came and took my Baby away. Well, it wasn't exactly a taxi - it was a Toyota pick-up and it was black. The '283' is off to the shop for 14 days. Now I've got to get on the stick. T350 to the tranny shop, new coolant lines and cast pan included. Does anybody have any experience with the old mid-60's style canister oil filters? And can they be modified to run a regular spin-on filter? __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

07-21-2008, 10:47 AM	#5
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins OMG! That's it - exactly what I need! Thanks mucho! Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

07-22-2008, 11:06 AM	#6
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins I’m continuing with the detailing of the C10’s engine compartment, while the engine’s out for rebuild, and the T350 transmission is going to the rebuild shop tomorrow. Parts are starting to arrive now - via UPS and I’ve got to dig my engine stand out and find my ‘Grade 8’ bold set. I’m going with flat black for the sheetmetal under the hood and actually thinking about gloss grey for the engine - just to be different. With chrome timing cover, valve covers and Edlebrock triangle air cleaner - with a black distributor and grey ignition wires - it should be fairly trick, no? __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.



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