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04-30-2003, 04:20 PM
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engine install
Hi,
I'm new to the board, and was looking for some info on installing a refurbished 350 engine into my 1970 Chevy c/20 pickup. I was wondering if anyone knows of a page of someone already doing a similar install and had some good notes on it. thanks, vince. |
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04-30-2003, 04:26 PM
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Vince,
Welcome! I'm not sure if I understand the question. You don't have a small block V8 now I assume? Brian |
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04-30-2003, 04:30 PM
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welcome from Kansas. Engine swaps are a piece of cake. Just pull the old one out, taking note of where everything goes, and slap the new one in.
If you have specific questions, don't be afraid to ask, there is a lot of knowledge here. David
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04-30-2003, 04:35 PM
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Welcome to the Board!
It should be straightforward to drop the 350 into your truck. Your best bet is to do it and address any specific questions you run across 1 at a time. IMHO
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04-30-2003, 11:57 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Welcome to the board.
Any way you do it, it'll be fairly easy...the problems come in when you are going from an inline to a small block. Let us know some more details, and we can give you every tidbit of info you may need. |
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05-01-2003, 02:16 AM
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Now the others dig........
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I'm gonna do it when i find my 350......man being without my ride sucks.....
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05-01-2003, 07:52 AM
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Hello,
Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm hoping to start the install this weekend. I'm pulling out the original 307, but relatively new (only 18,000 original miles on it) motor and don't know exactly what to do with it. It was running as of last week alright when my buddy and I got it started. It sounded alright, so there's still some life in this motor. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what a good use for this thing would be rather than just sit on the floor of my garage taking up space. Thanks again, and I'll be sure to let you all know how the install goes this weekend. thanks, vince. |
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05-01-2003, 08:00 AM
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Welcome to the board from Washington State.........
You might sell it for a rebuildable core, or let someone hear it run.............. Maybe you could enlist some friends to help with the swap.
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05-01-2003, 01:45 PM
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18,000 original miles??? If that were my truck, that engine would stay right where it is. Should be a whole lot-a-life left in that one.
Wanna deliver it to Pa? I've got a truck that would be happy to have it. 
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05-01-2003, 03:15 PM
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When I pulled my 307 to swap in a big block I started asking friends if they new of anyone who needed a running engine - turned out one of the guys who has helped me with thet truck and machining some stuff had a friend who just had an engine go out - so I gave it to him. Made me feel good and my buddy who has helped me was sure pleased.
Oh, welcome to the board!
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05-02-2003, 01:01 AM
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Now the others dig........
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I lost my 307 last weekend......where are you located????
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68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!! Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^**#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 ImpalaMEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788 |
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05-02-2003, 01:02 AM
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Now the others dig........
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that last post was for MAXSTER17
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68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!! Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^**#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 ImpalaMEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788 |
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05-02-2003, 02:24 AM
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Now the others dig........
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Hey Maxster17,
My inbox was full sorry....send me another message.. damn I didn't knoe they ever got full...LOL
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68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!! Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^**#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 ImpalaMEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788 |
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05-02-2003, 04:14 AM
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Welcome from Texas
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05-02-2003, 08:20 AM
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