Allright last round of questions before I make the plunge into this 350 swap... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Army_Dude · 04-03-2006, 01:04 AM

The 350 currently has an electric fuel pump on it will the mechanical one from my 305 bolt on? What other parts are interchangeable? The Ford doesn;t have power steering either, can I use the pump from my 305? Can I leave off the AIR pump (don't even know what that is). The setup on the front of the block looks the same and I plan on pulling both and setting them side by side and getting the 350 ready to go in. I'll more than likely be working alon. Thansk

By the way, I'll be at a field training excercise for the next week so I'll get back to anyreplies when I can. I should have net access tomorrow night. Thansk again.

beaterC10 · 04-03-2006, 07:08 AM

All of the accessories from the 305 will install on the 350. The only exception would be if you were installing AC on an engine with an older aftermarket intake. Some of them do not have the threaded boss to mount a brace that runs back from the compressor mount.

The mechanical fuel pump will install on the 350 if it has been drilled and tapped for it. Some of the blocks from the late 80's have the fuel pump boss cast in the block but were not drilled for the pump pushrod or pump attaching hardware.

boxrodz · 04-04-2006, 03:37 AM

I agree. You're 305 front setup should interchange with the 350. If you're moving to Colorado, you may want to retain the AIR pump. The state requires to maintain whatever smog/emission setup that the stock vehicle came with.

Army_Dude · 04-04-2006, 10:56 AM

Are there vehicle inspections there? A guy from CO Springs told me I didn't have to worry about it.

Prerunner1982 · 04-04-2006, 05:48 PM

Army dude, yes they do inspections.. my dad got lucky and aquired an emissions expemtion sticker for his old 85 CJ-7, and i am pretty sure his 66 K10 is too old anyways..

Also, what is your MOS?

gldevall · 04-04-2006, 09:19 PM

What year is the 350? It may not have the provision for a mech fuel pump.

Tx Firefighter · 04-05-2006, 06:36 AM

If it's an earlier 350, the dipstick will be on the driver's side, and will interfere with exhaust manifolds on 80's era trucks.

Secondly, 80's era trucks used the funny 7th bolt hole for the front bolt on the driver's exhaust manifold and the rearmost hole on the passenger side. The earlier 350 heads weren't tapped for the 7th hole.

I learned these lessons years ago putting a 70's vintage 350 into my 83 truck.

Army_Dude · 04-05-2006, 06:04 PM

It's a newer 350 not sure of the year. Dipstick is on pass side.

PreRunner, I am currently a 91J (medical supply) I spent 6 years as an Apache crewman/mechanic.

Prerunner1982 · 04-05-2006, 07:54 PM

cool, i am a 52D (gen mech) and 63B (light wheeled mech).. going on my 8th yr in the guard... I am in a Medical Unit..

KShortell · 04-07-2006, 11:37 PM

Hey, you're an Army Dude, right? I'm an Army brat and now DHS/USCG AUX on the weekends. I moved back home to the Commonwealth, making Virgnia the 5th state I've had my truck registered in.

Keep all your original equipment. You have no way of predicting where you'll be stationed next!

Semper Paratus
Kevin

04-03-2006, 01:04 AM	#1
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Allright last round of questions before I make the plunge into this 350 swap... The 350 currently has an electric fuel pump on it will the mechanical one from my 305 bolt on? What other parts are interchangeable? The Ford doesn;t have power steering either, can I use the pump from my 305? Can I leave off the AIR pump (don't even know what that is). The setup on the front of the block looks the same and I plan on pulling both and setting them side by side and getting the 350 ready to go in. I'll more than likely be working alon. Thansk By the way, I'll be at a field training excercise for the next week so I'll get back to anyreplies when I can. I should have net access tomorrow night. Thansk again.

04-03-2006, 07:08 AM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: Allright last round of questions before I make the plunge into this 350 swap... All of the accessories from the 305 will install on the 350. The only exception would be if you were installing AC on an engine with an older aftermarket intake. Some of them do not have the threaded boss to mount a brace that runs back from the compressor mount. The mechanical fuel pump will install on the 350 if it has been drilled and tapped for it. Some of the blocks from the late 80's have the fuel pump boss cast in the block but were not drilled for the pump pushrod or pump attaching hardware.

04-04-2006, 03:37 AM	#3
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Allright last round of questions before I make the plunge into this 350 swap... I agree. You're 305 front setup should interchange with the 350. If you're moving to Colorado, you may want to retain the AIR pump. The state requires to maintain whatever smog/emission setup that the stock vehicle came with. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

04-04-2006, 10:56 AM	#4
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Re: Allright last round of questions before I make the plunge into this 350 swap... Are there vehicle inspections there? A guy from CO Springs told me I didn't have to worry about it.

04-04-2006, 05:48 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Allright last round of questions before I make the plunge into this 350 swap... Army dude, yes they do inspections.. my dad got lucky and aquired an emissions expemtion sticker for his old 85 CJ-7, and i am pretty sure his 66 K10 is too old anyways.. Also, what is your MOS? __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-04-2006, 09:19 PM	#6
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Re: Allright last round of questions before I make the plunge into this 350 swap... What year is the 350? It may not have the provision for a mech fuel pump. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-05-2006, 06:36 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Allright last round of questions before I make the plunge into this 350 swap... If it's an earlier 350, the dipstick will be on the driver's side, and will interfere with exhaust manifolds on 80's era trucks. Secondly, 80's era trucks used the funny 7th bolt hole for the front bolt on the driver's exhaust manifold and the rearmost hole on the passenger side. The earlier 350 heads weren't tapped for the 7th hole. I learned these lessons years ago putting a 70's vintage 350 into my 83 truck. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-05-2006, 06:04 PM	#8
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Re: Allright last round of questions before I make the plunge into this 350 swap... It's a newer 350 not sure of the year. Dipstick is on pass side. PreRunner, I am currently a 91J (medical supply) I spent 6 years as an Apache crewman/mechanic.

04-05-2006, 07:54 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Allright last round of questions before I make the plunge into this 350 swap... cool, i am a 52D (gen mech) and 63B (light wheeled mech).. going on my 8th yr in the guard... I am in a Medical Unit..

04-07-2006, 11:37 PM	#10
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	Re: Allright last round of questions before I make the plunge into this 350 swap... Hey, you're an Army Dude, right? I'm an Army brat and now DHS/USCG AUX on the weekends. I moved back home to the Commonwealth, making Virgnia the 5th state I've had my truck registered in. Keep all your original equipment. You have no way of predicting where you'll be stationed next! Semper Paratus Kevin __________________ Semper Paratus



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