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BBrendal · 03-19-2012, 07:56 PM

Well I after procrastianating for a year and with the nice weather I finally pulled the motor out of the Blazer. It runs fine but I had several leaks including the rear main and it just looked plain ugly in there. Ill reseal it and detail the underhood and plop it back in. Couple of suprises I learned... 1 broken motor mount and a cracked driverside exhaust manifold. Is this common for the manifolds to crack? How easy or hard is it to get a replacement or used one? Ill post pic of progress as I go. Any other things I should do while its out?

Dmcinfo · 03-19-2012, 11:42 PM

I'd be interested in seeing how you go about detailing your engine compartment. Hope you take some pics along the way. I'll be starting that process soon and can always learn something new.
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oldschool18 · 03-20-2012, 12:16 AM

those old ramhorn manifolds arnt hard to find they are on ebay and you can check here on the truck and blazer for sale forum. or check in your local area you might be able to pick up set close to home, my father is a mechanic and owns his own business and i bet he has 3 or 4 sets laying around.

mustardjimmy71 · 03-20-2012, 06:03 AM

Replace them with the 2.5" ones. Way better flow. You can get them for under 100$ brand new. Theres a few threads on them

BBrendal · 03-20-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mustardjimmy71

Replace them with the 2.5" ones. Way better flow. You can get them for under 100$ brand new. Theres a few threads on them

I would replace them but Im not replacing the exhaust. So I need to find a replacement one. Im not sure if it is factory or off a vette. The cast # is 3932461 with a "RH 6" under the part # but Im showing these to be for a vette. The pass side (uncracked) # is 3932465. Both dump straight down and not to the rear of the motor. Anyone have any better knowledge of these?

**Tom Vogel** · 03-20-2012, 09:39 AM

Brian... this exhaust doesnt have one of those exhaust thermostats on that side does it? If it does, check to see that it still rotates by hand and is not restrited in movement. This can cause the exhaust manifold on that side to overheat and crack if it wont open completely after it warms up.

BBrendal · 03-20-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Brian... this exhaust doesnt have one of those exhaust thermostats on that side does it? If it does, check to see that it still rotates by hand and is not restrited in movement. This can cause the exhaust manifold on that side to overheat and crack if it wont open completely after it warms up.

Hey Tom. No heat risers on this set up. It has a replacement Goodwrench motor in it so I think someone may have done some swaping of manifolds. These were in a C3 vette. Is it possible these were used in our trucks too?

Firebirdjones · 03-20-2012, 07:26 PM

If they are truely vette manifolds, they would already be 2 1/2" outlets. These are harder to find OEM but are reproduced.

The trucks (and all other passenger car ramhorns) were 2 1/4" outlets. Very common to find.

BBrendal · 04-28-2012, 11:27 AM

Ok we have made progress! The motor was put back in the blazer yesterday and should be running this week. I did take pictures but they accidentially got deleted so Im missing alot of before pics. Here are some pic so far.

dirty trucker · 04-28-2012, 03:16 PM

Looks nice.. Good job!

rsavage · 04-29-2012, 06:16 AM

Looking great. Brian, I was at Carlisle Friday and Saturday and there was a Blue CST Blazer like yours there with supposedly 29,000 original miles. It was nice, not perfect, but very nice. The owner put it through the auction but it didn't sell - he was asking $37,500!

jaros44sr · 04-29-2012, 08:57 AM

Now your engine bay looks as good as the rest of your truck, well done! Thats cool having the original iron intake for the quadrajet

BBrendal · 04-29-2012, 10:11 AM

Thanks guys! Wow Rick 37,500 for a stock Blazer with supposedly 29000 on it. Wow thats the highest price stock Blazer Ive heard of. My guess is He probably really didnt want to sell it but if he got some obscene money he would let it go. Did you take any pics?

Firebirdjones · 04-29-2012, 10:38 AM

Looking good. Cleaning things up sure makes them a pleasure to work on from here on out. No more greasy hands

BBrendal · 05-08-2012, 12:25 AM

Well its done, running and has no leaks. I am very happy how it turned out and am glad its done.

And heres the before...

JOHNORO · 05-08-2012, 12:32 AM

Looks great .. nice job

y5mgisi · 05-08-2012, 12:35 AM

Nice! I want to do the exact same thing with my truck(s)!

craigger007 · 05-08-2012, 01:58 AM

Man that looks soo nice. Kinda cool how a clean bay can look as good as one that is all chromed out...well at least imho.

rsavage · 05-08-2012, 06:41 AM

Brian,
It looks like factory new. Great job!

boonedogs72 · 05-08-2012, 10:15 AM

looks great!

67swb72klb · 05-08-2012, 10:24 AM

thats a nice blazer upgrade turned out good

Dmcinfo · 05-08-2012, 12:23 PM

Did you repaint the master cylinder? If so what color is that and what did you use? Thanks.
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71swb4x4 · 05-08-2012, 12:35 PM

Great job!!

BBrendal · 05-08-2012, 12:41 PM

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Did you repaint the master cylinder? If so what color is that and what did you use? Thanks.
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Yes I did. Its Eastwood cast blast.

Firebirdjones · 05-08-2012, 01:33 PM

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Man that looks soo nice. Kinda cool how a clean bay can look as good as one that is all chromed out...well at least imho.

I think the stock clean appearance looks better than the "all chromed out" stuff. I especially like it when performance tweaks and tricks are hidden and it all appears completely stock

Looks good Brendal, it's ready to pop the hood at the local cruise night.

I see we have another 69 Z owner too,,,,I have an X33 RS.

03-19-2012, 07:56 PM	#1
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Pulled the motor on the Blazer Well I after procrastianating for a year and with the nice weather I finally pulled the motor out of the Blazer. It runs fine but I had several leaks including the rear main and it just looked plain ugly in there. Ill reseal it and detail the underhood and plop it back in. Couple of suprises I learned... 1 broken motor mount and a cracked driverside exhaust manifold. Is this common for the manifolds to crack? How easy or hard is it to get a replacement or used one? Ill post pic of progress as I go. Any other things I should do while its out? __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/

03-19-2012, 11:42 PM	#2
Dmcinfo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 47	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer I'd be interested in seeing how you go about detailing your engine compartment. Hope you take some pics along the way. I'll be starting that process soon and can always learn something new. Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2012, 12:16 AM	#3
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer those old ramhorn manifolds arnt hard to find they are on ebay and you can check here on the truck and blazer for sale forum. or check in your local area you might be able to pick up set close to home, my father is a mechanic and owns his own business and i bet he has 3 or 4 sets laying around. __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

03-20-2012, 06:03 AM	#4
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Replace them with the 2.5" ones. Way better flow. You can get them for under 100$ brand new. Theres a few threads on them __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

03-20-2012, 09:39 AM	#6
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Brian... this exhaust doesnt have one of those exhaust thermostats on that side does it? If it does, check to see that it still rotates by hand and is not restrited in movement. This can cause the exhaust manifold on that side to overheat and crack if it wont open completely after it warms up.

03-20-2012, 07:26 PM	#8
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer If they are truely vette manifolds, they would already be 2 1/2" outlets. These are harder to find OEM but are reproduced. The trucks (and all other passenger car ramhorns) were 2 1/4" outlets. Very common to find.

04-28-2012, 11:27 AM	#9
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Ok we have made progress! The motor was put back in the blazer yesterday and should be running this week. I did take pictures but they accidentially got deleted so Im missing alot of before pics. Here are some pic so far. __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/

04-28-2012, 03:16 PM	#10
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Looks nice.. Good job!

04-29-2012, 06:16 AM	#11
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Looking great. Brian, I was at Carlisle Friday and Saturday and there was a Blue CST Blazer like yours there with supposedly 29,000 original miles. It was nice, not perfect, but very nice. The owner put it through the auction but it didn't sell - he was asking $37,500! __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

04-29-2012, 08:57 AM	#12
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,456	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Now your engine bay looks as good as the rest of your truck, well done! Thats cool having the original iron intake for the quadrajet __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-29-2012, 10:11 AM	#13
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Thanks guys! Wow Rick 37,500 for a stock Blazer with supposedly 29000 on it. Wow thats the highest price stock Blazer Ive heard of. My guess is He probably really didnt want to sell it but if he got some obscene money he would let it go. Did you take any pics? __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/

04-29-2012, 10:38 AM	#14
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Looking good. Cleaning things up sure makes them a pleasure to work on from here on out. No more greasy hands

05-08-2012, 12:25 AM	#15
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Well its done, running and has no leaks. I am very happy how it turned out and am glad its done. And heres the before... __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/

05-08-2012, 12:32 AM	#16
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Looks great .. nice job

05-08-2012, 12:35 AM	#17
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Nice! I want to do the exact same thing with my truck(s)!



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05-08-2012, 01:58 AM	#18
craigger007 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 20	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Man that looks soo nice. Kinda cool how a clean bay can look as good as one that is all chromed out...well at least imho.

05-08-2012, 06:41 AM	#19
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Brian, It looks like factory new. Great job! __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

05-08-2012, 10:15 AM	#20
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer looks great!

05-08-2012, 10:24 AM	#21
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05-08-2012, 12:23 PM	#22
Dmcinfo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 47	Re: Pulled the motor on the Blazer Did you repaint the master cylinder? If so what color is that and what did you use? Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

05-08-2012, 12:35 PM	#23
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