1966 GMC 305 V6 Service - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rufton · 04-21-2013, 11:50 PM

Some long block progress

RockTonka · 04-22-2013, 12:55 AM

Great write-up, your attention to detail/knowledge has convinced me that I have no business rebuilding our 351E. Let me know when you want us to ship ours to you for "service"

Rufton · 04-22-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

Great write-up, your attention to detail/knowledge has convinced me that I have no business rebuilding our 351E. Let me know when you want us to ship ours to you for "service"

Good idea; don't forget the refreshments and I could use a few petite helpers

Rufton · 04-22-2013, 03:56 PM

Getting ready to drop the solid lifter 305E V6.

Rufton · 04-22-2013, 04:27 PM

Musicman70 turned me on to Napa mount which crossed to Anchor 2337 and fit perfect.
I loosely attached one mount then released hoist pressure.
Moved chain to list engine port/starboard.
Loosely attached all front motor mount bolts while listing engine back and forth.
Released hoist pressure then shot both trans mount bolts.
Applied thread locker to trans mounts and torqued to 35 ft/lbs (don't know OEM spec).
Gradually tightened front mounts while rocking engine under hoist pressure.
Dropped engine and torqued all mount bolts.

BTW: Anchor 2337 has those pesky metric threads.

Rufton · 04-22-2013, 04:38 PM

Trans mounts 2107 and 2108 fit perfect but you must make sure spacer and mount rubber is under compression. Galvanized pipe makes a strong spacer. Test fit required to make sure rubber is snug when bolt tightened against spacer.

RockTonka · 04-23-2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rufton

Good idea; don't forget the refreshments and I could use a few petite helpers

Refreshments are no problem, but I've never been referred to as "petite"...does that mean the deal is off??

**MusicMan70** · 04-23-2013, 01:29 AM

This is a great write-up Ruf and thanks for mentioning me. Really enjoy the detail and photos on the V6 all broken down like this. Subscribed!

Rufton · 04-23-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

Refreshments are no problem, but I've never been referred to as "petite"...does that mean the deal is off??

Funny

Rufton · 04-23-2013, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusicMan70

This is a great write-up Ruf and thanks for mentioning me. Really enjoy the detail and photos on the V6 all broken down like this. Subscribed!

Thanks.

Rufton · 04-23-2013, 11:23 AM

Delayed tip: Dip stick tube address should be marked before removing.

Heat didn't help extract the block PCV filter house. Slide hammer didn't work. Don't know proper way to remove. Can grind a heavy putty knife to get a purchase under small lip. Prying against the lip worked but not easy because little real estate to gain purchase. PCV house was perfectly content w/ it's 1966 address.

May be able to drive out from bottom like dip stick tube but I removed from other block and didn't wanna remove crank.

**Corts60** · 04-23-2013, 01:10 PM

Wow! Wonderful write up and beautiful work. The boys over at 6066gmcclub would love to see it. Really great work man.
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Rufton · 04-23-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

Wow! Wonderful write up and beautiful work. The boys over at 6066gmcclub would love to see it. Really great work man.
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Thanks.
I tried to get on over there a few weeks back for 3 days.
I guess their site was under construction.
I'll look for a 6066gmcclub round to it

**chevy_man5** · 04-23-2013, 03:43 PM

I have a heck of a time getting on that site too. 1 in 5ish chance of getting on when I try.

Rufton · 04-24-2013, 12:50 PM

305E Starter.
I like to put axle grease or anti-seize on electrical terminals.

Rufton · 04-24-2013, 12:54 PM

1966 GMC clutch linkage.
Made new linkage from carriage bolt.
I like to drill for bronze or steel bushings.

Rufton · 04-26-2013, 09:21 PM

Adjusting clutch w/ feeler gauge would be easy if had a helper.
Welded a washer to linkage to reduce bushing stress.

Rufton · 04-26-2013, 09:25 PM

Converted clutch to diaphragm a few years ago and like it.

Rufton · 04-26-2013, 09:29 PM

Finished transmission, parking brake, exhaust, drive shaft then sat er down.
Set solid lifter cold lash.

Rufton · 04-26-2013, 09:34 PM

Filled filter then primed oil galleys.
Confirmed 60 PSI.
Confirmed oil to all rocker arms.

Rufton · 04-28-2013, 04:52 PM

It's alive!!!!

TommyDuncan · 04-28-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rufton

It's alive!!!!

Awesome!

Any unexpected issues?
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jbgroby · 04-28-2013, 05:07 PM

Congrats - I know the feeling!

Rufton · 04-28-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyDuncan

Awesome!

Any unexpected issues?
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It behaved perfect w/o an issue.
Took 22 minutes before I turned on 115 VAC backup fan to assist cooling that massive V6.
Ended up doing a 45 minute break-in.

**MusicMan70** · 04-28-2013, 06:23 PM

That's awesome Ruf; need more pics ya'know.

04-21-2013, 11:50 PM	#51
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Some long block progress Attached Images

04-22-2013, 12:55 AM	#52
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Great write-up, your attention to detail/knowledge has convinced me that I have no business rebuilding our 351E. Let me know when you want us to ship ours to you for "service" __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

04-22-2013, 03:56 PM	#54
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Getting ready to drop the solid lifter 305E V6. Attached Images

04-22-2013, 04:27 PM	#55
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Musicman70 turned me on to Napa mount which crossed to Anchor 2337 and fit perfect. I loosely attached one mount then released hoist pressure. Moved chain to list engine port/starboard. Loosely attached all front motor mount bolts while listing engine back and forth. Released hoist pressure then shot both trans mount bolts. Applied thread locker to trans mounts and torqued to 35 ft/lbs (don't know OEM spec). Gradually tightened front mounts while rocking engine under hoist pressure. Dropped engine and torqued all mount bolts. BTW: Anchor 2337 has those pesky metric threads. Attached Images

04-22-2013, 04:38 PM	#56
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Trans mounts 2107 and 2108 fit perfect but you must make sure spacer and mount rubber is under compression. Galvanized pipe makes a strong spacer. Test fit required to make sure rubber is snug when bolt tightened against spacer. Attached Images

04-23-2013, 01:29 AM	#58
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service This is a great write-up Ruf and thanks for mentioning me. Really enjoy the detail and photos on the V6 all broken down like this. Subscribed! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

04-23-2013, 11:23 AM	#61
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Delayed tip: Dip stick tube address should be marked before removing. Heat didn't help extract the block PCV filter house. Slide hammer didn't work. Don't know proper way to remove. Can grind a heavy putty knife to get a purchase under small lip. Prying against the lip worked but not easy because little real estate to gain purchase. PCV house was perfectly content w/ it's 1966 address. May be able to drive out from bottom like dip stick tube but I removed from other block and didn't wanna remove crank. Attached Images

04-23-2013, 01:10 PM	#62
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Wow! Wonderful write up and beautiful work. The boys over at 6066gmcclub would love to see it. Really great work man. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

04-23-2013, 03:43 PM	#64
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service I have a heck of a time getting on that site too. 1 in 5ish chance of getting on when I try. __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

04-24-2013, 12:50 PM	#65
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service 305E Starter. I like to put axle grease or anti-seize on electrical terminals. Attached Images

04-24-2013, 12:54 PM	#66
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service 1966 GMC clutch linkage. Made new linkage from carriage bolt. I like to drill for bronze or steel bushings. Attached Images

04-26-2013, 09:21 PM	#67
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Adjusting clutch w/ feeler gauge would be easy if had a helper. Welded a washer to linkage to reduce bushing stress. Attached Images

04-26-2013, 09:25 PM	#68
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Converted clutch to diaphragm a few years ago and like it. Attached Images

04-26-2013, 09:29 PM	#69
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Finished transmission, parking brake, exhaust, drive shaft then sat er down. Set solid lifter cold lash. Attached Images

04-26-2013, 09:34 PM	#70
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Filled filter then primed oil galleys. Confirmed 60 PSI. Confirmed oil to all rocker arms. Attached Images



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04-28-2013, 04:52 PM	#71
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service It's alive!!!!

04-28-2013, 05:07 PM	#73
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service Congrats - I know the feeling!

04-28-2013, 06:23 PM	#75
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service That's awesome Ruf; need more pics ya'know. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

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