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Big block guys
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Hoss7979
1/2 ton status
And if there actually flat......major issue w/ the knock off cheapies!
drop a couple valves in and measure a chamber.
I checked them with a straight edge and they appear to be flat.
I don't have any valves to drop in to measure. I'll either have the shop measure them for me or measure them when I get them back and assembled.
I don't have any valves to drop in to measure. I'll either have the shop measure them for me or measure them when I get them back and assembled.
Dang man, was that the set of 781's I sold you?
Yes, it's those heads. It's all good though, I'm not worried about it. Hopefully Freddy and Zeno get these set up for me.
My delima now is, do I spend money and get this engine together? Or spend money and get the chevelle's interior so I can atleast drive it with the little straight 6? I've already replaced the rear floor pans and will be moving to the front pans Monday. Also converted it to a hydraulic clutch setup, just waiting on the throw out bearing.
The engine doesn't have much more until it's done. Intake, headers, distributor, plugs, wires, dipstick, accessories, flywheel, and fitech. I think that will get it in the car. I won't put it in without a T56 though. I'll be picking up as much overtime as I can this summer for that.
Hoss7979
1/2 ton status
And feeler gauge...!
I think I might be inclined to buy the interior stuff. The motor would be fun but you can always cruise around in a nice car without a fire breathing motor.
Are Freddy and Zeno who told you the heads need so much work?
Yea...
I talked to Freddy on the phone for a while then brought them the heads. Told Zeno about the engine and he said it should be a good street motor and the 781's should workout perfect for it. Then Freddy called me and told me the price for everything.
I've already got the floor pans and carpet. I need to get the seats reupholstered and new seat belts and I should be able to start driving it. I also need to go over the brakes really well before I really start driving it, they were kind of sketchy when I test drive it.
Picked up the heads today. I have a quick question. On the head gaskets, there are no holes for the water jackets on the bottom portion of the block/heads. Do I need to add the holes, or leave them unopen?
Hoss7979
1/2 ton status
You mean there's a coolant passage in the heads but not the block?
Because pictures
Everything is just set in place. I need to get 8 new head studs b/c of the raised exhaust ports. I also need to measure for pushrods. Then it might sit for awhile... My goal for the car is to take it on powertour 2018, with this engine and a T56.
Everything is just set in place. I need to get 8 new head studs b/c of the raised exhaust ports. I also need to measure for pushrods. Then it might sit for awhile... My goal for the car is to take it on powertour 2018, with this engine and a T56.
Very nice!!
Hoss7979
1/2 ton status
If the heads & block have the coolant passages but the head gasket doesn't....you need a different gasket. I had to drill my block because it didn't have the bottom passages
Here's a long shot of a question. I ordered up some headers, still need to measure for pushrods, but want to go ahead and order motor mounts. I'd really like to use the motor mounts from DIY4X like I have in the blazer, but, does anyone know if they'll play nice in a 67 Chevelle?
