Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thejoker · 03-25-2006, 01:10 PM

Updated pictures in post below

Here's the specs.
350 c.i. bored out 040
Flat top pistons
MTC-1 Melling Cam (specs here)
Edelbrock Performer High Rise Intake model 7101
Edelbrock 1406 Carb
Comp Cam roller rockers
Camel Hump Heads (bought from 70rs/ss member)
All new valves on reworked heads

I'm sure I left something out but you get the idea. I have lots of chrome to be added, alternator, pulleys, oil pan, power steering pump & pulley, all brackets, dipsticks, flywheel cover etc...

I'm going with a 16" electric fan. I have a 3hp mini starter on it's way. I bought the POR-15 Gloss Black engine kit. I have a set of ceramic Dynomax headers.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

JKR

weasel29gm · 03-25-2006, 04:17 PM

Nice motor, like mine except its got a Weiland intake.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-25-2006, 04:20 PM

Looking great!

**VetteVet** · 03-25-2006, 05:26 PM

Clean and shiny. I like clean and shiny. You'll be happy with that cam, it's not to radical and you can get more lift with 1.6 roller rockers if you want more lift later on. Are the heads 2.02s(intake valves)? It's a nice combo.

thejoker · 03-25-2006, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VetteVet

Clean and shiny. I like clean and shiny. You'll be happy with that cam, it's not to radical and you can get more lift with 1.6 roller rockers if you want more lift later on. Are the heads 2.02s(intake valves)? It's a nice combo.

This is the 1.94/1.50 valve setup. I thnk she's going to do fine. I've been jokingly saying "Don't know how she'll run but she sure is gonna be perty"

JKR

69ride · 03-25-2006, 05:56 PM

I have the same carb and cam in my 283 I built up. I have to adjust the carb a little to really wake it up. I just put it on right out of the box and haven't adjusted anything yet. I have the normal edelbrock intake on mine though. Nice build up you have going on there.

70c10 · 03-25-2006, 05:52 PM

How did you like the por15 engine paint?. I heard it's nice. Lookin' good so far.

72armyswbtruck · 03-25-2006, 05:59 PM

Lookin Good,

thejoker · 03-25-2006, 06:32 PM

Thanks everyone. I'm really anxious to get it mounted up and running.

70C10, I haven't used the paint yet. I'll be using it once I finish assembly which will probably be tomorrow. I'll PM you and let you know how it went.

I picked up the kit on Ebay for around $45. I'm sure if it's anything like their other products I'll love it!

69ride, I chose that carb for that exact reason. Bolt up and go. I don't want to spend a lot of time tuning.

JKR

**Palf70Step** · 03-25-2006, 07:21 PM

Very Nice!!!! Hopefully I'll be assembling mine soon. Speaking of assembly, you ever assemble your shop??

jdhcth · 03-25-2006, 11:45 PM

NICE! Hey, I'm at about the same stage on my 283. This is my first rebuild. I was wondering about my roller tip rockers. They don't have any 'stops' so they don't exactly sit centered on the valve tips. I noticed this in your pics too. Is this ok? Will they align themselves once I start up?

Thanks,
JD

thejoker · 03-26-2006, 12:29 AM

No shop yet Bill. Soon though. They just announced at work allowing us 40 hour weeks with one exception, all work need be completed. So in other words, 60 - 70 hours.

jdhcth, I'm probably going to be adding guide plates. I just determined this last night/today. I'm going to talk to my machine shop guy and see what he has to say. He was the one that recommended the rollers but said nothing about guide plates, so I'm going to see what he has to say. If I need them, which I'm pretty sure I will, I'm going to haul complete engine down to have the work done or I'll have to replace my head gaskets.

JKR

krue · 03-26-2006, 12:43 AM

Looks like it's gonna be a kick in the pants.

**Boog** · 03-26-2006, 09:05 AM

What compression ratio will it be? Will that torque cam idle smooth or have a rump to it? All that chrome on a red engine would look nice.

JAKES 68GMC · 03-26-2006, 09:01 AM

Let us know how she goes when you get to try it out. I was thinking of building up a 350 or a 383 almost like that as a spare engine for my truck.

thejoker · 03-27-2006, 10:29 AM

Far as compression, I used a compression calculator and estimated it to be around 11:1. That's probably off a little but it should be pretty close.

I got the POR-15 on the engine this weekend. It really took the POR a while to dry. It was nice weather and I expected it to dry pretty quick but it didn't. I'll get some pics tonight. I am planning to put the first coat of gloss black tonight and I'll get some pics of that also.

JKR

Putter · 03-27-2006, 10:52 AM

I got a motor just like that on my old push-mower!
(j/k-my push mower is a big block!!!)

Looks perty! Get it installed and drive that thing to Jackson.
I hear we are having a cookout at Chickenwing's new house soon!!!! (hope he doesn't mind when we all show up!)

Ole Blue 68 · 03-27-2006, 01:28 PM

Wow, I'm having flashbacks.

Good luck with it!

thejoker · 03-28-2006, 10:43 AM

Here's some pics of finished product.

I'm extremely happy with the results. You really have to see it in person to know how good it really looks.

JKR

70c10 · 03-28-2006, 01:26 PM

Joker- I got your PM. That motor looks sweeeeeetttt!

What prep work is involved before painting and is one pint really enough to coat everything good?. Last question- did you brush it on?. Thanks

thejoker · 03-28-2006, 01:50 PM

The block was dipped at the machine shop, so the block was clean. In the kit they send Marine Clean, Metal Prep, POR-15, Engine enamel, brushes, mask, and gloves. The instructions were very simple. I didn't do the Marine Clean step since the block was clean but I did the rest.

1. Sprayed down block with metal prep, set for 20 minutes, rinsed and dried.
2. Brushed coat of POR-15. 6 hours later still tacky, so I waited to next day for top coat.
3. Brushed on Gloss Black Enamel and paused to catch my breath when done.

As far as paint being enough, yes! I had 2/3 of the POR-15 and the engine enamel left over. I could probably do 2 or 3 more engines. Keep in mind my intake, oil pan, water pump, and valve covers were not painted.

As you saw above I did use a brush for all steps. I was a little worried about the finish but as you can see it turned out great.

Here's a link to the kit I bought. Link

JKR

70c10 · 03-28-2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejoker

The block was dipped at the machine shop, so the block was clean. In the kit they send Marine Clean, Metal Prep, POR-15, Engine enamel, brushes, mask, and gloves. The instructions were very simple. I didn't do the Marine Clean step since the block was clean but I did the rest.

1. Sprayed down block with metal prep, set for 20 minutes, rinsed and dried.
2. Brushed coat of POR-15. 6 hours later still tacky, so I waited to next day for top coat.
3. Brushed on Gloss Black Enamel and paused to catch my breath when done.

As far as paint being enough, yes! I had 2/3 of the POR-15 and the engine enamel left over. I could probably do 2 or 3 more engines. Keep in mind my intake, oil pan, water pump, and valve covers were not painted.

As you saw above I did use a brush for all steps. I was a little worried about the finish but as you can see it turned out great.

Here's a link to the kit I bought. Link

JKR

Thanks!. I bet their silver paint would fill in the pores on my Edelbrock intake nicely to make it smooth.

thejoker · 03-28-2006, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

Thanks!. I bet their silver paint would fill in the pores on my Edelbrock intake nicely to make it smooth.

Probably would. They also have a variety of other products like fillers that would do that too.

JKR

68Stepbed · 03-28-2006, 01:51 PM

Ooooooooohhhh Purdy

72armyswbtruck · 03-28-2006, 03:18 PM

WOW, your engine build brings back memories,
where was this thread on the Por-15 when I did my engine
Great looking job as I mentioned in my earlier post

03-25-2006, 01:10 PM	#1
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Updated pictures in post below Here's the specs. 350 c.i. bored out 040 Flat top pistons MTC-1 Melling Cam (specs here) Edelbrock Performer High Rise Intake model 7101 Edelbrock 1406 Carb Comp Cam roller rockers Camel Hump Heads (bought from 70rs/ss member) All new valves on reworked heads I'm sure I left something out but you get the idea. I have lots of chrome to be added, alternator, pulleys, oil pan, power steering pump & pulley, all brackets, dipsticks, flywheel cover etc... I'm going with a 16" electric fan. I have a 3hp mini starter on it's way. I bought the POR-15 Gloss Black engine kit. I have a set of ceramic Dynomax headers. Let me know what you think. Thanks, JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia Last edited by thejoker; 03-28-2006 at 10:44 AM.

03-25-2006, 04:17 PM	#2
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,101	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Nice motor, like mine except its got a Weiland intake. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-25-2006, 04:20 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,687	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Looking great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-25-2006, 05:26 PM	#4
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,719	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Clean and shiny. I like clean and shiny. You'll be happy with that cam, it's not to radical and you can get more lift with 1.6 roller rockers if you want more lift later on. Are the heads 2.02s(intake valves)? It's a nice combo. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

03-25-2006, 05:56 PM	#6
69ride All Go, No Show Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Creighton SK Posts: 286	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished I have the same carb and cam in my 283 I built up. I have to adjust the carb a little to really wake it up. I just put it on right out of the box and haven't adjusted anything yet. I have the normal edelbrock intake on mine though. Nice build up you have going on there. __________________ 69 LWB Rebuilt 283, aluminum intake, edelbrock carb, Mild Melling Cam, HEI. Last edited by 69ride; 03-25-2006 at 05:57 PM.

03-25-2006, 05:52 PM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished How did you like the por15 engine paint?. I heard it's nice. Lookin' good so far. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-25-2006, 05:59 PM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Lookin Good, __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-25-2006, 06:32 PM	#9
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Thanks everyone. I'm really anxious to get it mounted up and running. 70C10, I haven't used the paint yet. I'll be using it once I finish assembly which will probably be tomorrow. I'll PM you and let you know how it went. I picked up the kit on Ebay for around $45. I'm sure if it's anything like their other products I'll love it! 69ride, I chose that carb for that exact reason. Bolt up and go. I don't want to spend a lot of time tuning. JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

03-25-2006, 07:21 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,349	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Very Nice!!!! Hopefully I'll be assembling mine soon. Speaking of assembly, you ever assemble your shop?? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-25-2006, 11:45 PM	#11
jdhcth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 51	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished NICE! Hey, I'm at about the same stage on my 283. This is my first rebuild. I was wondering about my roller tip rockers. They don't have any 'stops' so they don't exactly sit centered on the valve tips. I noticed this in your pics too. Is this ok? Will they align themselves once I start up? Thanks, JD

03-26-2006, 12:29 AM	#12
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished No shop yet Bill. Soon though. They just announced at work allowing us 40 hour weeks with one exception, all work need be completed. So in other words, 60 - 70 hours. jdhcth, I'm probably going to be adding guide plates. I just determined this last night/today. I'm going to talk to my machine shop guy and see what he has to say. He was the one that recommended the rollers but said nothing about guide plates, so I'm going to see what he has to say. If I need them, which I'm pretty sure I will, I'm going to haul complete engine down to have the work done or I'll have to replace my head gaskets. JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

03-26-2006, 12:43 AM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Looks like it's gonna be a kick in the pants. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-26-2006, 09:05 AM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,584	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished What compression ratio will it be? Will that torque cam idle smooth or have a rump to it? All that chrome on a red engine would look nice. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-26-2006, 09:01 AM	#15
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Let us know how she goes when you get to try it out. I was thinking of building up a 350 or a 383 almost like that as a spare engine for my truck.

03-27-2006, 10:29 AM	#16
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Far as compression, I used a compression calculator and estimated it to be around 11:1. That's probably off a little but it should be pretty close. I got the POR-15 on the engine this weekend. It really took the POR a while to dry. It was nice weather and I expected it to dry pretty quick but it didn't. I'll get some pics tonight. I am planning to put the first coat of gloss black tonight and I'll get some pics of that also. JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia



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03-27-2006, 10:52 AM	#17
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished I got a motor just like that on my old push-mower! (j/k-my push mower is a big block!!!) Looks perty! Get it installed and drive that thing to Jackson. I hear we are having a cookout at Chickenwing's new house soon!!!! (hope he doesn't mind when we all show up!) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-27-2006, 01:28 PM	#18
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Wow, I'm having flashbacks. Good luck with it!

03-28-2006, 10:43 AM	#19
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Here's some pics of finished product. I'm extremely happy with the results. You really have to see it in person to know how good it really looks. JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

03-28-2006, 01:26 PM	#20
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Joker- I got your PM. That motor looks sweeeeeetttt! What prep work is involved before painting and is one pint really enough to coat everything good?. Last question- did you brush it on?. Thanks __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads Last edited by 70c10; 03-28-2006 at 01:38 PM.

03-28-2006, 01:50 PM	#21
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished The block was dipped at the machine shop, so the block was clean. In the kit they send Marine Clean, Metal Prep, POR-15, Engine enamel, brushes, mask, and gloves. The instructions were very simple. I didn't do the Marine Clean step since the block was clean but I did the rest. 1. Sprayed down block with metal prep, set for 20 minutes, rinsed and dried. 2. Brushed coat of POR-15. 6 hours later still tacky, so I waited to next day for top coat. 3. Brushed on Gloss Black Enamel and paused to catch my breath when done. As far as paint being enough, yes! I had 2/3 of the POR-15 and the engine enamel left over. I could probably do 2 or 3 more engines. Keep in mind my intake, oil pan, water pump, and valve covers were not painted. As you saw above I did use a brush for all steps. I was a little worried about the finish but as you can see it turned out great. Here's a link to the kit I bought. Link JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia Last edited by thejoker; 03-28-2006 at 01:51 PM.

03-28-2006, 01:51 PM	#24
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished Ooooooooohhhh Purdy __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-28-2006, 03:18 PM	#25
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Pics of SBC 350 build..almost finished WOW, your engine build brings back memories, where was this thread on the Por-15 when I did my engine Great looking job as I mentioned in my earlier post __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

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