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62 short step · 12-24-2007, 11:57 AM

Can't wait to see pics!!

sixtyfour · 12-24-2007, 06:10 PM

After listening to the old motor with the hood up it sounds more like a spun crank bearing and not a thrown rod. If anyone in the Houston area wants a motor to rebuild this one is free, need to get rid of it asap. Come and get it!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=eFelEIUddto

Received all the parts today, motor is just about pulled but ran out of daylight. Will finish pulling it tomorrow. I'll tell you what, this thing is kicking my butt! Every nut and bolt just pack with grease, motor and truck all greasy, wish I would have degreased it first! Found a cherry picker on sale for $129.00 at Northern Tool

sixtyfour · 12-24-2007, 06:49 PM

The Boat Anchor!

Took the hood off like you guys suggested. Made things easier for sure!

Not sure if these motor mounts will be compatible to what I have...We'll see!

How can I post bigger pics?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-24-2007, 06:54 PM

Did you get the 290hp engine? Those ram horns are going to hold you back on some power.
Take the pan off and pull the rod and crank caps off and see what went wrong. Then when you are done put the engine into the back of your truck (when it is running) and drop the block off at your local scrap yard.. They will recycle it. Unless you know someone who wants it..

sixtyfour · 12-24-2007, 06:58 PM

Yes, I went with the 290hp. Please explain "ram horns"?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-24-2007, 07:04 PM

I wonder if you have a 2" exaust too. 2 1/4 or a 2 1/2" would breath better. The ram horns just don't breath as well. Nothing to worry about right now but maybe in the future you can put an exaust system that will help out more. It will be powerful enough for you i'm sure.

TimE · 12-24-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixtyfour

Please explain "ram horns"?

That is what the exhaust manifolds in pics 3 and 4 are called. They are shaped like "ram horns" and the exhaust flow through them is so-so.

sixtyfour · 12-24-2007, 07:09 PM

Didn't know what you were talking about....I see now!

Yeah, I'd like to do headers and exhaust in the future!

sixtyfour · 12-25-2007, 04:12 PM

So how the heck do I post bigger pics!!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-25-2007, 04:30 PM

The pictures you are taking are only 10kb. You need to take them bigger from your camera. I enlarged this one by 2 but you can see what happens...

71swb4x4 · 12-25-2007, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

The pictures you are taking are only 10kb. You need to take them bigger from your camera. I enlarged this one by 2 but you can see what happens...

Actually, they look fine big. Click on the small picture, and you will see a much bigger one and it's clear.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-25-2007, 05:13 PM

Lets try that again..

sixtyfour · 12-25-2007, 05:36 PM

SIR · 12-25-2007, 05:41 PM

this is what your engine should look like with a "serpintine" system and coated headders...you won't be dissapointed with the power....

sixtyfour · 12-25-2007, 06:01 PM

Why do you think there is a chain around my drivers side motor mount?

Super73 · 12-25-2007, 08:21 PM

Incase the motor mount broke, the chain might keep it from twisting a bunch?

NF65Fleetside · 12-26-2007, 07:00 AM

wow this is making me excited on doing my swap later this week! 454 replacing the blown 350!

SIR · 12-26-2007, 02:03 PM

chain. common fix for a common problem in the early years,after years of oil torque and god knows what all they would spperate,lift and destroy your shroud, radiator, fan and pull the throttle WIDE open and ment bad things would happen,better tecnoligy in bonding rubber has solved that problem ..looks good so far!!

63fleetside · 12-26-2007, 02:35 PM

throw that distributor on the ground it sucks you paid like 175 for it right? they suck or at least mine did its made in china and its a pile in my opinion i spent more in parts on mine than the distributor was alone

sixtyfour · 12-26-2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63fleetside

throw that distributor on the ground it sucks you paid like 175 for it right? they suck or at least mine did its made in china and its a pile in my opinion i spent more in parts on mine than the distributor was alone

It was $125.00, JEGS Chevy HEI Street Spark Distributor. What problems did you have with yours?

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...61348_-1_10679

sixtyfour · 12-27-2007, 07:20 AM

Couple of questions, what should I gap the spark plugs to? What do I set the timing to?

Thanks

Super73 · 12-27-2007, 08:29 AM

.032 on the gap is what I used to run when I had a Gen SBC

8-10* timing with the advance disconnected and pluged always seemed like a good starting point. Reconnect th advance afterwards.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-27-2007, 09:16 AM

Plug gap is .045 with an HEI.. The time is the same 8 to 10º..

killer71 · 12-27-2007, 09:39 AM

ahh...as usual i got here 2 late....i have just what you boys need.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271252

sixtyfour · 12-27-2007, 11:01 AM

Can someone tell me what the deal is here? There are 8 bolt holes to mount the carb to the manifold? 4 in the front, 4 in the the back? Do I need to use all 8? If I have to use all 8, looks like only allen head bolts with no washers would work? Please advise....

12-24-2007, 11:57 AM	#26
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! Can't wait to see pics!!

12-24-2007, 06:10 PM	#27
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! After listening to the old motor with the hood up it sounds more like a spun crank bearing and not a thrown rod. If anyone in the Houston area wants a motor to rebuild this one is free, need to get rid of it asap. Come and get it! http://youtube.com/watch?v=eFelEIUddto Received all the parts today, motor is just about pulled but ran out of daylight. Will finish pulling it tomorrow. I'll tell you what, this thing is kicking my butt! Every nut and bolt just pack with grease, motor and truck all greasy, wish I would have degreased it first! Found a cherry picker on sale for $129.00 at Northern Tool __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step Last edited by sixtyfour; 12-24-2007 at 08:03 PM.

12-24-2007, 06:49 PM	#28
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! The Boat Anchor! Took the hood off like you guys suggested. Made things easier for sure! Not sure if these motor mounts will be compatible to what I have...We'll see! How can I post bigger pics? __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step Last edited by sixtyfour; 12-24-2007 at 07:01 PM.

12-24-2007, 06:54 PM	#29
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! Did you get the 290hp engine? Those ram horns are going to hold you back on some power. Take the pan off and pull the rod and crank caps off and see what went wrong. Then when you are done put the engine into the back of your truck (when it is running) and drop the block off at your local scrap yard.. They will recycle it. Unless you know someone who wants it.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

12-24-2007, 06:58 PM	#30
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! Yes, I went with the 290hp. Please explain "ram horns"? __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step

12-24-2007, 07:04 PM	#31
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! I wonder if you have a 2" exaust too. 2 1/4 or a 2 1/2" would breath better. The ram horns just don't breath as well. Nothing to worry about right now but maybe in the future you can put an exaust system that will help out more. It will be powerful enough for you i'm sure. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 12-24-2007 at 07:04 PM.

12-24-2007, 07:09 PM	#33
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! Didn't know what you were talking about....I see now! Yeah, I'd like to do headers and exhaust in the future! __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step

12-25-2007, 04:12 PM	#34
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! So how the heck do I post bigger pics!! __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step Last edited by sixtyfour; 12-26-2007 at 09:27 PM.

12-25-2007, 04:30 PM	#35
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! The pictures you are taking are only 10kb. You need to take them bigger from your camera. I enlarged this one by 2 but you can see what happens... Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

12-25-2007, 05:13 PM	#37
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! Lets try that again.. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

12-25-2007, 05:36 PM	#38
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step

12-25-2007, 05:41 PM	#39
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! this is what your engine should look like with a "serpintine" system and coated headders...you won't be dissapointed with the power.... Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

12-25-2007, 06:01 PM	#40
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! Why do you think there is a chain around my drivers side motor mount? __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step

12-25-2007, 08:21 PM	#41
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! Incase the motor mount broke, the chain might keep it from twisting a bunch?

12-26-2007, 07:00 AM	#42
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12-26-2007, 02:03 PM	#43
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! chain. common fix for a common problem in the early years,after years of oil torque and god knows what all they would spperate,lift and destroy your shroud, radiator, fan and pull the throttle WIDE open and ment bad things would happen,better tecnoligy in bonding rubber has solved that problem ..looks good so far!! __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

12-26-2007, 02:35 PM	#44
63fleetside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: keizer oregon Posts: 61	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! throw that distributor on the ground it sucks you paid like 175 for it right? they suck or at least mine did its made in china and its a pile in my opinion i spent more in parts on mine than the distributor was alone

12-27-2007, 07:20 AM	#46
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! Couple of questions, what should I gap the spark plugs to? What do I set the timing to? Thanks __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step

12-27-2007, 08:29 AM	#47
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! .032 on the gap is what I used to run when I had a Gen SBC 8-10* timing with the advance disconnected and pluged always seemed like a good starting point. Reconnect th advance afterwards. Last edited by Super73; 12-27-2007 at 08:29 AM.

12-27-2007, 09:16 AM	#48
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! Plug gap is .045 with an HEI.. The time is the same 8 to 10º.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

12-27-2007, 09:39 AM	#49
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! ahh...as usual i got here 2 late....i have just what you boys need. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271252 __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

12-27-2007, 11:01 AM	#50
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Re: Damn...Motor Just Blew! Need Advice! Can someone tell me what the deal is here? There are 8 bolt holes to mount the carb to the manifold? 4 in the front, 4 in the the back? Do I need to use all 8? If I have to use all 8, looks like only allen head bolts with no washers would work? Please advise.... __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step Last edited by sixtyfour; 12-27-2007 at 11:03 AM.

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