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vince1 · 05-15-2019, 07:04 AM

Could the pipe split as a result of a backfire? The 79 350 I got had oil diluted with gasoline and some inexperienced kids had previously tried to get it started. The donor truck was later scrapped due to severe rust.

It has a TH400 attached. I am wondering what is the minimum I have to do to ensure it is OK. Put some oil in and do a compression check? Remove trans and put in new T/C seal? Pull engine pan for a look and put in front and rear seals and new timing set?

I will be putting in a quadrajet carb kit and having a look at the distributor that seems a little stiff to turn.

Opinions welcome.

05-15-2019, 07:04 AM	#1
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Split Y pipe Could the pipe split as a result of a backfire? The 79 350 I got had oil diluted with gasoline and some inexperienced kids had previously tried to get it started. The donor truck was later scrapped due to severe rust. It has a TH400 attached. I am wondering what is the minimum I have to do to ensure it is OK. Put some oil in and do a compression check? Remove trans and put in new T/C seal? Pull engine pan for a look and put in front and rear seals and new timing set? I will be putting in a quadrajet carb kit and having a look at the distributor that seems a little stiff to turn. Opinions welcome.



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