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Re: Green Beater
So today's update is brought to you by the word "rework" as in i didn't do it right the first time.
for starters had to replace the speedo cable because i routed it wrong and exhaust gets hot...who knew? next up was completely redoing the rear brakes because this genius right here didn't replace the wheel cylinders even though he knew better. This time we replaced everything inside of the drums. drums have been resurfaced third in line was once again to replace the passenger side header gasket. 5th times a charm maybe.... keeps blowing in between center exhaust ports. may change out to my other set of beefier headers i have see if that helps last in line was replacing the 8 month old starter that likes to work only when it feels like it. New one seems more eager to please.
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tried to fix my speedometer problem this weekend by buying a used 30 buck 1980 100mph speedo but turns out it don't really work. don't think the seller intentionally sold me a bad one was just in his shed to long. i took alot of pictures but am not going to post them as the project was a flop.
i did also pull my passenger side header as it had blown the gasket at the center ports again. a little grinding on the outer edges of the center ports and some checking with a straight edge was my quick fix. so far so good. put 50 miles on it yesterday and no signs of leaking. seated the gaskets same as always with a heat cycle and a retorque. time will tell. while i had the header off i rerouted some of the wiring and cleaned up the appearance on passenger side also.
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Re: Green Beater
piece of junk speedo quit on me this morning...and then i got a speeding ticket.
then a friend came by my work and gave me a replacement that works great getting really good at swapping these. only took 10 minutes to do swap after work.
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fixing to start engine build number two. going to take a 1972 350 block to the machine shop to punch 30 over and cleaning in next week or so. get the crank checked and then order up a bearing and gasket kit
ordered in a new set of tires. mickey thompson sportsman s/t in 245/60-15 and 275/60-15 also ordered new window seals and sweeps
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Re: Green Beater
Go to nearest speedo shop and buy something. Take receipt to court to verify broken speedo and fix. Usually gets it wiped. Good luck!
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got the new window seals installed. makes the windows really stiff to roll up and down
also a few pics of new tires 245/60-15 front 275/60-15 rear 8" rallys ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() truck is not parked on even level ground
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dropped block and pistons off at machine shop for bore and hone to .030 over.
when i get it back i will scrub it down really good then install cam bearings and freeze plugs myself. if i have time will build the short block this weekend then just a matter of finding time to swap out.
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Did not get my block back today so no work will get done on it this weekend. Plus my connecting rods will not be here for about another week.
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got my new connecting rods but still no block. called the machine shop and was supposed to be done today but nothing by time i had to head home from the store. hopefully can pick it up monday.
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Re: Green Beater
Like the new tires, looks like a 80's street machine.
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Thanks Matt kinda had the same thought the other day
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Got my block back today. Looks like new... i love new parts. Now to start the assembly process. What I have is a completely bare block so cam bearings then core plugs, plasti-gauging and what not. The what not is my most favorite part.
Have to get my shed straightened out and the block up on the engine stand. Then away we go
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Got the cam bearings installed into the block and after another day of hunting for mounting head finally got it on the stand 3/13. took a grinder to it and removed some of the casting flash from it. Proceeded to get a piece of it in my eye which i had removed by eye doctor today. that sucked.
dropped pistons and rods off at machine shop to be assembled today along with the crankshaft for polishing.
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Just read through this and couldn't help but smile when I read you said you don't need a speeding ticket and then the very next day you got a speeding ticket.. hahahah thats the luck of the draw. Keep the updates coming, and we want pictures of this new 350
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Re: Green Beater
Why are you putting together another engine?
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FINALLY SOME PICTURES!!!!
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Re: Green Beater
PRW chrome moly roller tip rockers in a 1.52 to 1 ratio. Got the set new for $100. Should be a nice upgrade over factory stamped rockers.
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the engine in the truck now was never intended to be a permanent replacement. i did a quick hone the block and slapped rings and bearings in it. As such it has problems like only 20 psi oil pressure when warmed up at hwy speed. I am sure due to excessive bearing clearance. i cut to many corners on first engine so i could keep the truck on the road. trying not to do that this time.
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got my head and main stud kits in the mail today. would be nice if crank and pistons are ready tomorrow but not gonna hold my breath.
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Keep at it man. I like this rig.
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have not done much with truck or engine lately. assembled the crank into the block today after plasti gauging it. Main studs are so much nicer to work with than bolts.
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Do you need to clearance the block for the timing chain?
Just a heads up, if you haven't.
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