SoCal checkin' in

[hopped up]

Thanks for the links vdog i actually saw those today. Im kinda holding out for a friend that may have a rwbuilt tranny for 200 bux. But if he doesnt come thru in the next day or two ill be looking alot harder
Posted via Mobile Device

[Dano69c10]

I'm thinkin' of going to the th-200r4 myself.

[hopped up]

The 200r4 swap does sound very interesting. Just dont know all the details. And i really hate those damn tv cables
Posted via Mobile Device

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by hopped up

The 200r4 swap does sound very interesting. Just dont know all the details. And i really hate those damn tv cables
Posted via Mobile Device

So that what this cable is coming through the floor. Chances are great that im seriously NOT going to use this transmission. I will keep you guys posted.

[VDOG]

Thought I posted everyone, here is one more. Sorry Randy. This is one badass truck you have.

[hopped up]

Hey vdog i think i see your prob . Hahahaha!!!what truck is that in?
Posted via Mobile Device

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by hopped up

Hey vdog i think i see your prob . Hahahaha!!!what truck is that in?
Posted via Mobile Device

Thats in my new project, 68 GMC shortbed stepside. It was going to be a stickshift.

On another note, talked to a friend of mine who owns a shop and has a few hotrods around. He asked what year engine it was? He mentioned that once you figure out the year, then get the starter and flywheel for that year engine and stay away from Kragen/O'Reily starters. I know your from LA, Rotex is on 140th and Western Ave right before Rosecranse. I would get one from them once you know what you have. The 350 in my garage, when I ran the numbers for engine size, it comes up a 327/350, either or.

[hopped up]

I usually go to a starter place in Compton to rebuild my starters. They're pretty good, but I may have to try this place you're talking about. I'm not too far I'm on 49 and western. Def gonna check it out. Oh yeah good news today, I worked on my truck during lunch before I called the tow truck to come pick it up. And pretty much gave up after lunch but half an hour before I got out of work I decided to give it one last try
Posted via Mobile Device

[hopped up]

I turned the flywheel manually to several different locations and tried the starter till finally it grabbed enough to start my truck! So I drove it to la no tow truck needed!! Felt good to get it back home without a tow. I pride myself in almost always getting my cars/trucks home under their own power!!!!
Posted via Mobile Device

[hopped up]

I know the block numbers are located on top behind the drivers side head, any other spots I can look for the numbers on the block
Posted via Mobile Device

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by hopped up

I know the block numbers are located on top behind the drivers side head, any other spots I can look for the numbers on the block
Posted via Mobile Device

Congrats on getting it running back on its own power. Driver side behind the head is the only spot. If your engine is not up against the firewall, you can look down and use a flashlight to see the numbers.
The pic is not the best example cause the heads are removed.
Also, the engine in my garage is another 327, not a 350.

[hopped up]

Thanks vdog , yeab my engine is pretty close to the firewall . Cant see tbe numbers from above. Guess ill do the old tracing paper and pencil trick. Couldnt get the whole number last time
Posted via Mobile Device

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by hopped up

Thanks vdog , yeab my engine is pretty close to the firewall . Cant see tbe numbers from above. Guess ill do the old tracing paper and pencil trick. Couldnt get the whole number last time
Posted via Mobile Device

That might work.

[hopped up]

So here's the victim. Left work and came to my parents house and pulled the tranny. Fluid smells bad! The guy I was getting the tranny from sold it before o picked it up so I'm still looking for one ,gotta get a new flywheel tomorrow too. Then see whats up with the starter. The flywheel is worn pretty good on the starter side. Hope I fix this problem
[IMG][/IMG]
Posted via Mobile Device

[hopped up]

Thinking I'll put an indicator on the flywheel once I torque it down to be sure it true.
Posted via Mobile Device

[Dano69c10]

Was the starter disengaging after you would start the truck? If it doesn't disengage completely, then the starter cog will run along the fly wheel and wear both out.
Dano

[hopped up]

Yeah the starter was disengaging dano. I'm about to go pull another tranny to put into my truck, wish me luck guys. I will hopefully have my truck back together today.
Posted via Mobile Device

[hopped up]

My victim , my bros 56 olds . Been sitting a while hope the tranny is good. Has chevy drivetrain
[IMG][/IMG]
Posted via Mobile Device

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by hopped up

My victim , my bros 56 olds . Been sitting a while hope the tranny is good. Has chevy drivetrain
[IMG][/IMG]
Posted via Mobile Device

LOL!! Im sure he wont mind you borrowing his trans. We wont tell.

[nibs]

ohhh man, that thing is BAD ASS!

[hopped up]

Block number info any help 397 3010 or 397 8010. Please any hell guys these arw the nunbers behind the driver head
Posted via Mobile Device

[VDOG]

Try this link.

http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php

I will still research the numbers you gave me.

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by hopped up

Block number info any help 397 3010 or 397 8010. Please any hell guys these arw the nunbers behind the driver head
Posted via Mobile Device

This is about as close as I found.

3970010 69-79 302/350 car & Truck 2 & 4-Bolt Most common
3970014 68-79 350 car & Truck 2 & 4-Bolt
3970020 69-73 307 car & Truck 2-bolt

[hopped up]

Thanks vdog looks like the first is prob right.I always say 75 350 so I guess I was right with the info I was given. I got the tranny from the olds in ,driveshaft mounted, just have a few things to finish off and keep my fingers crossed that its a good tranny. I'll finish it up in the morning. I'm pretty beat!
Posted via Mobile Device

[VWNate1]

How many teeth are on the starter's Bendix ? .

Once in a while you'll get an odd tooth count and this causes jamming & binding .

Dano , you said oil droplets all over the back of the cab , that's not likely rings as rings woud spew oil & smoke out the exhaust pipe , not from under the cab....

I'm just thinking out loud here , maybe you blew a rear main seal or oil filter plate seal ? .