jmead Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Well, its nothing special, but I've got big plans for it. Here is the intake I pulled of it. Sucker is heavy, I weighed it at over 40 lbs! And here is the TH350 that came along with it. This is the first engine I've ever been inside. So far I've removed the intake, exhaust manifolds, and valve covers. It doesn't look so complicated, I think I've got everything figured out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SteveR Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Heh, that's a familiar site. http://livethenow.com/tempdir/zcar/IMG00461.JPG http://livethenow.com/tempdir/zcar/IMG00601.jpg Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greimann Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 If you don't have it yet, go get this book before you go any further: "How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy by David Vizard " Go to Amazon.com and buy every David Vizard book you can afford. They are invaluable for the home engine builder. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1557880298/qid=1061216137/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/002-7293155-7128801?v=glance&s=books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bamm Bamm Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 That book is my bible.. I love that book I swear I used to have it memorized..=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOR buy these FIVE books, it will be the best money you ever spent, read them, and you will be miles ahead of the average guy. believe me youll save thousands of dollars and thousands of hours in wasted effort HOW TO BUILD THE SMALL BLOCK CHEVEROLET by LARRY ATHERTON&LARRY SCHREIB . HOW TO BUILD MAX PERFORMANCE CHEVY SMALL BLOCKS ON A BUDGET by DAVID VIZARD . JOHN LINGENFELTER on modifying small-block chevy engines how to build & modify CHEVROLET small-block V-8 CAMSHAFTS & VALVTRAINS BY DAVID VIZARD SMOKEY YUNICK,S POWER SECRETS THE DISPLACEMENT,CYLINDERHEAD FLOW and cam timing and compression ratio are the major factors in how well the basic combo will work, of these watch the compression ratio matches the cam timing, the larger the displacement the better and cylinderheads are one of the most important parts in the whole combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmead Posted August 19, 2003 Author Share Posted August 19, 2003 I was just going to learn as I went along, but if you guys think they're worth the cash I'll try and pick a few of those up. The engine is rebuilt already, so I think I'm just going to leave it, but I would like to know what to check for if i decide to open it up further to make sure everything is how it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greimann Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 I was just going to learn as I went along, but if you guys think they're worth the cash I'll try and pick a few of those up. The engine is rebuilt already, so I think I'm just going to leave it, but I would like to know what to check for if i decide to open it up further to make sure everything is how it should be. These are the kind of things you learn from books and manuals. The internet is a good source for tips and tricks, but how are you going to know what torque sequence to use when reinstalling the intake manifold, or which bolts get sealant and which get locktite? Get the first book on the basic rebuild. Information does not cost you money, it pays for itself over and over again in avoiding mistakes and possible catastrophic failures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 All the above books are great references and required reading. I highly recomend that you do some reading, then tear the engine down and inspect everything. If it's OK, you've got peace of mind and new gaskets and a nice paint job. The gasket kit and paint will only run $60-$70, and you'll know what you've got. I don't want to be negative, but a lot of "just rebuilt" engines need rebuilding. Check it out and you'll be ahead in the long run. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Good advice from all, BUT... with that re-man sticker on it, you best find out what you have before spending any more $ on it. Could be a .060 over rebuild with a .030/.030 crank. Pistons should be stamped on top with oversize and the crank SHOULD have oversize bearing requirements stamped on it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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