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1972ChevyCheyenne · 07-09-2005, 04:15 PM

Better Buckle up then sit on the seat belt. You don't want to go through the back of the cab with all that torque.

Alexis · 07-09-2005, 08:32 PM

update?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-09-2005, 10:33 PM

Andy glad to see the longhorn getting some attention hope that all goes well with the new bullet..

Longhorn Man · 07-10-2005, 04:09 AM

OK, just got back from the shop. I got the engine all cleaned up and painted, except the oil pan since I'll have to take the pan from the 425. (need a rear sump, the 500 has a fromt sump) It looks good. An edelbrock intake and aftermarket valve covers would make it look better, but I ain't complaining.
A few things that need replaced before I can stab it, the timing chain is way too loose...even by my low standards.
Water pump has bad bearings...the fan wobbles. (and the pump on the 425 leaks out the weep hole)
Freeze plugs need replaced.
I need to look, but I am pretty sure I'll need a 425 style oil pump. The 500 one is bigger/angleds wrong. I'll verify this, but if it does need the 425 style, I'll need to find a good oil pump body. The one on the 425 is all buggared up from the piston skirt going through it. I rebuilt it with new guts..which is when i found the piston skirt and the gouges. So all I'll need is a good body, and my rebuild parts, and a proper gasket. (new pumps are about 75 bucks IIRC...I think i paid something like 50 bones for the rebuild kit...this is why I am trying NOT to buy a new one)
When i pull the pan, I'll be checkin out the bearings and see what they look like.

krue · 07-10-2005, 07:26 AM

The engine looks good, complements that red glow in your eyes.

71swb4x4 · 07-10-2005, 11:42 AM

You look like you're in love

Longhorn Man · 07-10-2005, 02:46 PM

I was wondering if I shoulda posted that one...I actually took it for a lady friend of mine...

Longhorn Man · 07-10-2005, 07:50 PM

Would you believe, no real damage to the trunk??

When we were putting it in the trunk, the chain slipped off the forklift and dropped the engine from about 6 to 8 inches up. BOOM! About 6 dents on the trunk floor, and it smacked the little motor that pulls the femail part of the latch down when you shut the trunk. Now I have to slam it shut.

I kerfagled the rear lic plate a bit on a speed pump too.

71swb4x4 · 07-10-2005, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I kerfagled the rear lic plate a bit on a speed pump too.

Those damn speed pumps

You know, the 'p' isn't even close to the 'b' Maybe you have a different keyboard

**Palf70Step** · 07-10-2005, 08:02 PM

maybe it got flipped up sidedown during the speed bump and he thought the p was a b.

Longhorn Man · 07-10-2005, 08:15 PM

Hey now, i never claimed to be able to type.

doc70sub · 07-10-2005, 08:28 PM

Good luck, cannot wait to see the results!!

69 Short Fleet · 07-10-2005, 10:05 PM

Great pics Andy, that 500 looks sweet! The trunk pic is priceless (lol). Doug

JerseyGirl · 07-10-2005, 10:54 PM

I can't believe you got that engine in your truck Andy..that is toooooooo funny!

But it looks good all blue like that...isn't blue a ford color though?

LOL..just teasin ya..looks good!!!!! That engine oughta be badass...

lux hauler · 07-10-2005, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fine69

Same thing will happen to this motor if you dont change those rearend gears.

69 longhorn · 07-11-2005, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lux hauler

Ill 3rd that Andy, that 425 Cad in my longhorn loved the chit out of a mid 3's gear! They dont like to rev like a sb chev, but the tork is flat awsome

L

**Yukon Jack** · 07-11-2005, 10:00 AM

Motor looks awesome after your tlc!

CHEVYE · 07-11-2005, 12:08 PM

lookin good Andy. that big hunk of iron ought to fill the engine bay nimcely.

Dano69c10 · 07-11-2005, 02:46 PM

LH man-what type of rear gears you runnin? Why is everyone telling you to change them? Did I miss something? I've been following your caddy bb saga and never saw your rear gear specs.
Dano

Damn!, that caddy engine is one of the most beautiful thing I have ever seen!

Longhorn Man · 07-11-2005, 05:53 PM

I have a 4.10 gear with 31 inch tall tires. With a one ton running an eaton rear, I am kinda limited to ratios. I wouls give my left (lug)nut for a big block rear, they have 3.56 or something like that. I know where there are a couple for sale, but they are a bit far for any of my junk to trust on the drive.

stllookn · 07-11-2005, 05:55 PM

Andy, Great pictures and a great looking paint job on that beast! You can really make progress when you put your mind to it...I'm impressed!

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 07-11-2005, 06:36 PM

That color blue looks awesome!

ZOOMY · 07-12-2005, 12:09 AM

You might want to contact board member cadiac. I saw a Caddy engine in his '73 & up chevy pickup, & it looked like the factory installed it. He also drove it at highway speeds from Wichita to Sioux Falls S. D. pulling a car hauler trailer............Z

07-09-2005, 10:33 PM	#28
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07-10-2005, 04:09 AM	#29
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	OK, just got back from the shop. I got the engine all cleaned up and painted, except the oil pan since I'll have to take the pan from the 425. (need a rear sump, the 500 has a fromt sump) It looks good. An edelbrock intake and aftermarket valve covers would make it look better, but I ain't complaining. A few things that need replaced before I can stab it, the timing chain is way too loose...even by my low standards. Water pump has bad bearings...the fan wobbles. (and the pump on the 425 leaks out the weep hole) Freeze plugs need replaced. I need to look, but I am pretty sure I'll need a 425 style oil pump. The 500 one is bigger/angleds wrong. I'll verify this, but if it does need the 425 style, I'll need to find a good oil pump body. The one on the 425 is all buggared up from the piston skirt going through it. I rebuilt it with new guts..which is when i found the piston skirt and the gouges. So all I'll need is a good body, and my rebuild parts, and a proper gasket. (new pumps are about 75 bucks IIRC...I think i paid something like 50 bones for the rebuild kit...this is why I am trying NOT to buy a new one) When i pull the pan, I'll be checkin out the bearings and see what they look like. Attached Images

07-10-2005, 07:26 AM	#30
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	The engine looks good, complements that red glow in your eyes. __________________ "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"

07-10-2005, 11:42 AM	#31
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07-10-2005, 07:50 PM	#33
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Would you believe, no real damage to the trunk?? When we were putting it in the trunk, the chain slipped off the forklift and dropped the engine from about 6 to 8 inches up. BOOM! About 6 dents on the trunk floor, and it smacked the little motor that pulls the femail part of the latch down when you shut the trunk. Now I have to slam it shut. I kerfagled the rear lic plate a bit on a speed pump too. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 07-10-2005 at 07:51 PM.

07-09-2005, 04:15 PM	#26
1972ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Teeswater, Ontario, Canada Posts: 173	Better Buckle up then sit on the seat belt. You don't want to go through the back of the cab with all that torque.

07-09-2005, 08:32 PM	#27
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	update?

07-10-2005, 02:46 PM	#32
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I was wondering if I shoulda posted that one...I actually took it for a lady friend of mine...

07-10-2005, 08:02 PM	#35
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07-10-2005, 08:15 PM	#36
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Hey now, i never claimed to be able to type.

07-10-2005, 08:28 PM	#37
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07-10-2005, 10:05 PM	#38
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Great pics Andy, that 500 looks sweet! The trunk pic is priceless (lol). Doug

07-10-2005, 10:54 PM	#39
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	I can't believe you got that engine in your truck Andy..that is toooooooo funny! But it looks good all blue like that...isn't blue a ford color though? LOL..just teasin ya..looks good!!!!! That engine oughta be badass... __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

07-11-2005, 10:00 AM	#42
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07-11-2005, 12:08 PM	#43
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07-11-2005, 02:46 PM	#44
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	LH man-what type of rear gears you runnin? Why is everyone telling you to change them? Did I miss something? I've been following your caddy bb saga and never saw your rear gear specs. Dano Damn!, that caddy engine is one of the most beautiful thing I have ever seen! __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

07-11-2005, 05:53 PM	#45
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I have a 4.10 gear with 31 inch tall tires. With a one ton running an eaton rear, I am kinda limited to ratios. I wouls give my left (lug)nut for a big block rear, they have 3.56 or something like that. I know where there are a couple for sale, but they are a bit far for any of my junk to trust on the drive.

07-11-2005, 05:55 PM	#46
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07-11-2005, 06:36 PM	#47
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07-12-2005, 12:09 AM	#48
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	cadiac You might want to contact board member cadiac. I saw a Caddy engine in his '73 & up chevy pickup, & it looked like the factory installed it. He also drove it at highway speeds from Wichita to Sioux Falls S. D. pulling a car hauler trailer............Z

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