The 283 Rebuild Begins - Page 27 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MacAttack · 07-03-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

Will a TH350 bolt up to an L6 without too much problems?

Perfectly. Unfortunately - when I let the 6 go I forgot to take the flex-plate off (just lazy) and had to buy one from Jeg's for the 283.

A Homer moment.

Mac.

justcuz · 07-04-2009, 12:55 PM

Hey Mac, good to hear you got the tan running. The thread is entertaining as can be! Did I remind you about drilling the bleed hole in the thermostat lip? If not sorry about that. A 1/4 hole in the lip lets the air bleed out and if you keep the cap off and the coolant level about an inch below the top of the radiator, it usually will not puke over the top when the thermostat opens.
Do you have a spin on oil filter? If so remember the oil change interval for that new engine. I think I posted it for you somewhere in here. If not let me know, I'll repost it. Lastly will you have this back in time for the Brothers Truck Show this year. If not you should go anyway, take your son and grandson. It is full of a lot of cool old Chevy trucks. Plus you may meet some board members there.

MacAttack · 07-06-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by justcuz

Hey Mac, good to hear you got the tan running.

Thanks, Man - it’s taken way too long to get to this point, but I’m glad I finally made it.

Went with the Milodon thermostat, 160 degree, high-flow and it’s got a bleed ‘dimple’. After I threw that P.O.S. Chinese thermostat as far as I could and installed the real one - everything worked perfectly - coolant wise.

Yes I have a spin-on oil filter (bought the NAPA adapter kit) and yes I need a refresher on the oil change interval.

Can’t make the show, as my mom’s coming in Thursday afternoon from Phoenix for the grandson’s birthday weekend and I’ll be booked through Monday. Bummer.

Mac.

justcuz · 07-11-2009, 11:11 AM

First oil change and filter, right after cam break in ,(so when you get it home)
Next at 500 miles
Then at 1000 miles
Next at 2000 miles
Again at 3000 miles
Then every 3000 there after.

I personally would use the recommended amount of oil additive for the first 1000 miles at least, until the rings seat. After that you should be OK, but you could add 4 to 8 ounces with each oil change if you are concerned about lubrication.

VDOG · 07-12-2009, 12:57 PM

My 283 after installing a new intake. It was built 11 years ago, other than changing the water pump, its run flawless. Now its getting a lil tired, getting some blowback, so it will be replaced for a 350 for more torque, then the 283 will be rebuilt and shellved for a 62 to 65 nova project, someday.

jgh64pkup · 07-12-2009, 01:40 PM

i think you radiator hose is a little kinked

VDOG · 07-12-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

i think you radiator hose is a little kinked

LOL!! Yeah that was a while ago, its better now.

MacAttack · 07-28-2009, 10:15 AM

Piston Ring Seating Myth Time:

The truck is coming home after I leave work at 5PM Friday, 7/31. The shop is 1.5 miles from my house - which should allow time to get 'The Tan' up to operating temperature.

If it's actually ready for driving home I plan on taking her down some small hills (about 75 feet in elevation) and mashing the crap out of the accelerator (once I'm sure the brakes function correctly) and get up to about 70 mph and slam on the brakes as hard as I can (drums all around with power booster), go back up the hill and repeat the process 3-4 times, and/or get arrested for speeding in a 35 mph zone.

The Myth?: It seats the rings before the honing cross-hatch has worn off.

......or not?

protrash64 · 07-28-2009, 07:19 PM

Sounds like it oughta knock any glaze off your brake shoes!!

I've heard just about everything at this point....''take it easy for the first 500''....''dont drive at a constant speed''.....''drive it how you would normally''. I couldn't tell ya.

shrunken66stroker · 07-28-2009, 07:34 PM

Make sure the e-brake works too. Just in case. You would have to coast around the block quite a few times to slow down from 75.

MacAttack · 07-31-2009, 02:34 PM

Five hours to pick the old girl up..................maybe................

In the mean time, check out the cams we're grinding this morning. ($5k each)

(no customer name, but it kind of rhymes with):

MacAttack · 07-31-2009, 03:02 PM

and.....

MacAttack · 07-31-2009, 03:04 PM

and finally.......(more money in this single piece than my entire drive train)

mike73 · 07-31-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justcuz

What kind of cam are you putting in it? I would suggest staying mild, something like a HO 305 Camaro cam. Ask the machine shop, but those small engines do not like a lot of cam, won't make much vacuum for power brakes if you do. HO 305 cam is like 403 in and 415 ex. I forget the duration and lobe seperation, it is slightly bigger than a stock 350 cam which is 390 in and 410 ex. Are you running a 2 barrel carb? How do you crack an intake manifold? Does this guy build hobby stock race engines? Old stock Chevy 2BBL intakes are worth bank to these guys for some reason. I swapped 3 of mine for some cast iron 4BBL intakes for Qjets and the guy was practically overjoyed to get them. Not worth much to me, I would rather have the Qjet and drive the primaries most of the time and still have the ability to tromp on it if needed.

I think they like em for the TBI swaps if Im not mistaken?

joe231 · 07-31-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

and finally.......(more money in this single piece than my entire drive train)

Cool...
where do you work?

protrash64 · 07-31-2009, 11:22 PM

Hey, how did you post pics from today?

**Captainfab** · 08-02-2009, 01:05 AM

Yeah what's up with that?.....couldn't be could it?....did Mac get a digital camera?

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

Hey, how did you post pics from today?

4dranch · 08-03-2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

Hey, how did you post pics from today?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yeah what's up with that?.....couldn't be could it?....did Mac get a digital camera?

MacAttack · 08-03-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

Cool...
where do you work?

Machine / Grinding / Tooling - Job Shop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

Hey, how did you post pics from today?

Boss’s Sony - old school, with a 3.5" floppy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yeah what's up with that?.....couldn't be could it?....did Mac get a digital camera?

Not a chance!

BTW - no truck yet: Electrical gremlins.

MacAttack · 08-05-2009, 04:05 PM

Talked with my transmission guy last night - apparently the PO (a friend's son) had put posi in this truck and the rear end may not be from a 65'. Asked if I wanted to put the money into overhauling it and I agreed immediately.

The new gears will have the 283 turning 2,450 @ 65 mph because of the short (60 series) T/A Radials, which is just fine - in my book.

Hopefully I'll get to actually drive this truck some day.

Mac.

MacAttack · 08-05-2009, 04:14 PM

I want my schlong! (bed)

70 Suburban · 08-05-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macattack

i want my schlong! (bed)

if you dont mind can you never post that pic again...wow

MacAttack · 08-05-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

if you dont mind can you never post that pic again...wow

* gee - if I had a nickel for every time I've heard that.

Mac.

protrash64 · 08-05-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAttack

* gee - if I had a nickel for every time I've heard that.

Mac.

.......no doubt!!

4dranch · 08-06-2009, 06:48 AM

07-04-2009, 12:55 PM	#652
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Hey Mac, good to hear you got the tan running. The thread is entertaining as can be! Did I remind you about drilling the bleed hole in the thermostat lip? If not sorry about that. A 1/4 hole in the lip lets the air bleed out and if you keep the cap off and the coolant level about an inch below the top of the radiator, it usually will not puke over the top when the thermostat opens. Do you have a spin on oil filter? If so remember the oil change interval for that new engine. I think I posted it for you somewhere in here. If not let me know, I'll repost it. Lastly will you have this back in time for the Brothers Truck Show this year. If not you should go anyway, take your son and grandson. It is full of a lot of cool old Chevy trucks. Plus you may meet some board members there.

07-11-2009, 11:11 AM	#654
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins First oil change and filter, right after cam break in ,(so when you get it home) Next at 500 miles Then at 1000 miles Next at 2000 miles Again at 3000 miles Then every 3000 there after. I personally would use the recommended amount of oil additive for the first 1000 miles at least, until the rings seat. After that you should be OK, but you could add 4 to 8 ounces with each oil change if you are concerned about lubrication.

07-12-2009, 12:57 PM	#655
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins My 283 after installing a new intake. It was built 11 years ago, other than changing the water pump, its run flawless. Now its getting a lil tired, getting some blowback, so it will be replaced for a 350 for more torque, then the 283 will be rebuilt and shellved for a 62 to 65 nova project, someday. Attached Images

07-12-2009, 01:40 PM	#656
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins i think you radiator hose is a little kinked __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

07-28-2009, 10:15 AM	#658
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Piston Ring Seating Myth Time: The truck is coming home after I leave work at 5PM Friday, 7/31. The shop is 1.5 miles from my house - which should allow time to get 'The Tan' up to operating temperature. If it's actually ready for driving home I plan on taking her down some small hills (about 75 feet in elevation) and mashing the crap out of the accelerator (once I'm sure the brakes function correctly) and get up to about 70 mph and slam on the brakes as hard as I can (drums all around with power booster), go back up the hill and repeat the process 3-4 times, and/or get arrested for speeding in a 35 mph zone. The Myth?: It seats the rings before the honing cross-hatch has worn off. ......or not? __________________ 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.

07-28-2009, 07:19 PM	#659
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Sounds like it oughta knock any glaze off your brake shoes!! I've heard just about everything at this point....''take it easy for the first 500''....''dont drive at a constant speed''.....''drive it how you would normally''. I couldn't tell ya. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

07-28-2009, 07:34 PM	#660
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Make sure the e-brake works too. Just in case. You would have to coast around the block quite a few times to slow down from 75. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

07-31-2009, 02:34 PM	#661
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Five hours to pick the old girl up..................maybe................ In the mean time, check out the cams we're grinding this morning. ($5k each) (no customer name, but it kind of rhymes with): Attached Images __________________ 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.

07-31-2009, 03:02 PM	#662
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins and..... Attached Images __________________ 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.

07-31-2009, 03:04 PM	#663
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins and finally.......(more money in this single piece than my entire drive train) Attached Images __________________ 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.

07-31-2009, 11:22 PM	#666
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Hey, how did you post pics from today? __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-05-2009, 04:05 PM	#670
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Talked with my transmission guy last night - apparently the PO (a friend's son) had put posi in this truck and the rear end may not be from a 65'. Asked if I wanted to put the money into overhauling it and I agreed immediately. The new gears will have the 283 turning 2,450 @ 65 mph because of the short (60 series) T/A Radials, which is just fine - in my book. Hopefully I'll get to actually drive this truck some day. 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. Last edited by MacAttack; 08-05-2009 at 04:06 PM.

08-05-2009, 04:14 PM	#671
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins *I want my schlong! (bed)* __________________ 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.

08-06-2009, 06:48 AM	#675
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q



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