383 Questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mrein3 · 11-19-2004, 12:07 AM

I'm building a 383 for my truck. I'm bolting the front together and noticed there isn't much clearance between the water pump and the 400 small block harmonic balancer. Is this going to be a problem?

Question 2: There isn't much clearance between the timing tab and the harmonic balancer. Problem?

Question 3: I bolted a new Edelbrock 2101 aluminum intake manifold on it. I also have a new Edelbrock 1406 to bolt on top of that. The 1406 has an electric choke pull off. What should I block the hole next to the carb with where the older style bi-metalic strip choke pull off would go?

I included a couple of pictures to help show what I'm asking about.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 11-19-2004, 12:22 AM

for the choke im almost positive they make a plate specifically for that....as far as the balancer it's fine...it's supposed to be close

Hooter · 11-19-2004, 03:52 AM

any autoparts store that sells edelbrock should have the block off plate with the provisions for the choke to be screwed on top, in stock, and as for the dapener you shouldnt have a problem ever, because is just goes around and around and will never move up or down and hit your waterpump

chevy69er · 11-19-2004, 04:27 AM

Usaully when you buy the manifold it comes with the plate to block that off,or at least the last couple edelbrocks i got came with them.

arkracing · 11-19-2004, 08:40 AM

the reason the balancer is close is because 400 balancers are ususally 8" diameter...which is no problem..will never hit unless it beaks off. Some BigBlock balacers are 8 1/4" - but they might have a little more clearance due to the block size.
No worries on the balancer

And yeh what they said about the "block off plate" or you can just make one - cut it out of a thick piece of steel (1/8 is plenty)you got laying around and drill the holes for it..then just get the gasket or make one and you should be golden...but i know they sell gaskets for those at the regular parts stores.
Note (get a piece of old angle iron you got lying on the ground..and cut one side off it then cut it to length and drill holes.

neonlarry · 11-19-2004, 10:42 AM

The waterpump should be fine, for the choke, yu need the block off plate that edelbrock makes, and also a new choke rod that they also make. For the timing pointer, I suggest getting a better one, because they arent supposed to be like that. lol (I got a cheap one and it was the same way, so I got a better one).

mrein3 · 11-19-2004, 09:34 PM

Thanks guys. This page is the best!

Super Duck · 11-19-2004, 09:41 PM

the other thing you could do is just bend the pointer. (not advised though)

11-19-2004, 12:07 AM	#1
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	383 Questions I'm building a 383 for my truck. I'm bolting the front together and noticed there isn't much clearance between the water pump and the 400 small block harmonic balancer. Is this going to be a problem? Question 2: There isn't much clearance between the timing tab and the harmonic balancer. Problem? Question 3: I bolted a new Edelbrock 2101 aluminum intake manifold on it. I also have a new Edelbrock 1406 to bolt on top of that. The 1406 has an electric choke pull off. What should I block the hole next to the carb with where the older style bi-metalic strip choke pull off would go? I included a couple of pictures to help show what I'm asking about. Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

11-19-2004, 12:22 AM	#2
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	for the choke im almost positive they make a plate specifically for that....as far as the balancer it's fine...it's supposed to be close __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

11-19-2004, 03:52 AM	#3
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	any autoparts store that sells edelbrock should have the block off plate with the provisions for the choke to be screwed on top, in stock, and as for the dapener you shouldnt have a problem ever, because is just goes around and around and will never move up or down and hit your waterpump __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-19-2004, 04:27 AM	#4
chevy69er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakewood,Ca Posts: 69	Usaully when you buy the manifold it comes with the plate to block that off,or at least the last couple edelbrocks i got came with them. __________________ 1969 C-20,383 stroker,sm465,custom long travel front suspension,4 wheel disc brakes,35" pro comps...mods under way include: 4x4 conversion,and custom bumpers.future mods include: gear vendors od unit,and relocation of fuel cell.

11-19-2004, 08:40 AM	#5
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	the reason the balancer is close is because 400 balancers are ususally 8" diameter...which is no problem..will never hit unless it beaks off. Some BigBlock balacers are 8 1/4" - but they might have a little more clearance due to the block size. No worries on the balancer And yeh what they said about the "block off plate" or you can just make one - cut it out of a thick piece of steel (1/8 is plenty)you got laying around and drill the holes for it..then just get the gasket or make one and you should be golden...but i know they sell gaskets for those at the regular parts stores. Note (get a piece of old angle iron you got lying on the ground..and cut one side off it then cut it to length and drill holes. __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

11-19-2004, 10:42 AM	#6
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	The waterpump should be fine, for the choke, yu need the block off plate that edelbrock makes, and also a new choke rod that they also make. For the timing pointer, I suggest getting a better one, because they arent supposed to be like that. lol (I got a cheap one and it was the same way, so I got a better one). __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

11-19-2004, 09:34 PM	#7
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Thanks guys. This page is the best! __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

11-19-2004, 09:41 PM	#8
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	the other thing you could do is just bend the pointer. (not advised though) __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.