ya really aren't supposed to weld it all the way around... stress riser concerns....
CK5
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My "Official" Stepside Restoration Thread and LS Swap 2021
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Slapperbar
Retired Navy NDT Examiner
How is it supposed to be welded then?
ORD's comes with a drawing of where to weld... it's like sections of 2" or 3" with gaps of a couple inches in between... there are a couple of older threads around that are extensive on this... and the drawing iirc.... i have it somewhere, suppose i could take a pic of it...
Slapperbar
Retired Navy NDT Examiner
I just never thought it would be an issue in that area of all places.
offroadblazer764x4
1/2 ton status
Its to ad you didn't live closer I can do that bed mint. I love spraying im gonna be painting my truck myself. But once you get the hang of it its all second nature.
Ya oh well... Its not like I spent $150 on the gun, $50 on the new tip, $80 for a sander, and $350ish for paint.
Oh wait I did...
Slapperbar
Retired Navy NDT Examiner
I wonder why they only wanted it stitch welded?
desertrat67
Hawk Driver
They changed teh design/shape of the side brace. Had to use creative thinking to makke the new design match th old one as much as possible.
355 is out of the machine shop!
My 355 is fresh out of the machine shop!!!
- .030" over to match pistons perfectly
- magnafluxed and checked out
- baked clean
- oil galley plugs removed and casting flash removed
- new freeze plugs
- new cam bearings
pictures:
- .030" over to match pistons perfectly
- magnafluxed and checked out
- baked clean
- oil galley plugs removed and casting flash removed
- new freeze plugs
- new cam bearings
pictures:
79rustyk10
3/4 ton status
thats a newer TBI block isnt it?
Yes it is... I will be staying carbed though. I will be running this:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Barry-Grant/132/6402020VM/10002/-1?parentProductId=754098
Slapperbar
Retired Navy NDT Examiner
So, what are you doing for a fuel pump? I assume it's electric since the fuel pump boss isn't tapped for the bolts.
K5 Jess
1/2 ton status
P U R T Y 
I will be running an electric pump. Probably this one:
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/15914/10002/-1#
It comes with a fuel pressure regulator too and since my truck has the 3 line fuel system using a return is easy.
broncoman6524
1/2 ton status
Just my 2 cents, but I would skip the JR carb, and go with a 625 road demon.
Also, MAKE SURE you put in spring loaded needles/seats. I had mine stall out in the middle of a hole bc it was bouncing too much.
Good feeling seeing that fresh metal on the stand isn't it!?!?!
Also, MAKE SURE you put in spring loaded needles/seats. I had mine stall out in the middle of a hole bc it was bouncing too much.
Good feeling seeing that fresh metal on the stand isn't it!?!?!
Slapperbar
Retired Navy NDT Examiner
670 Holley Truck Avenger. They come modded and ready to rock.
79rustyk10
3/4 ton status
Id go TBI, but its a whole different thing to deal with compared to a carb. I kinda miss being able to tweak and tune the carb though.
I wish my block came back that nice, what did all that cost you?
I wish my block came back that nice, what did all that cost you?
Just my 2 cents, but I would skip the JR carb, and go with a 625 road demon.
Also, MAKE SURE you put in spring loaded needles/seats. I had mine stall out in the middle of a hole bc it was bouncing too much.
Good feeling seeing that fresh metal on the stand isn't it!?!?!
Well the way I see it, this carb is based off the Holley 4160 which I have been running with amazing results. Only thing is that my current 600cfm carb is going to be too small. Also the price is still much cheaper than a Truck Avenger. I'd like to stay single feed just for the milage and the reliability of the carb. Spring loaded needle seats are a must for any carb I get, they make a night and day difference in performance/reliabilty.
If I was planning on going fuel injection I would have gone the GenIII 6.0L route. The only reason I started building this newer style block is because it sorta just fell into my hands and my 305 smokes and ticks a little so I said "might as well"
The total cost came to $550 for all that work. Well worth the $$.
