Dan's project
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We had the same problem, 2 years ago, Dan, when we installed my 409 in my 64. I tried to save some time, by installing the complete engine, and 4 speed, minus the carbs and distributor. It didn't matter which way, we angled the engine. The right exhaust manifold, would not clear the frame.
When we got the manifold, past the frame, it scraped the firewall, and got hung-up. 
Very frustrating.:eek After, we took off the manifold, the engine dropped right in.
All of us, learned a few new cuss words that day. Good Luck, with your project. I hope all goes well.
When we got the manifold, past the frame, it scraped the firewall, and got hung-up. Very frustrating.:eek After, we took off the manifold, the engine dropped right in. All of us, learned a few new cuss words that day. Good Luck, with your project. I hope all goes well.
Good luck with the start up.
Hahaha looks really clean in there tho. Nice touch painting the aluminum heads orange
Post more pics and a video once you git er fired. Is this in the white '63 you have pictured??
Yes. Kevin, the motor is in my white '63 Biscayne. the heads are original cast iron, though.
My 6-month 409 rebuild project came to an end this weekend. I followed Bob's engine start-up protocol (posted on this website), including his advice to get a good night's sleep before the anxiety-filled day of reckoning. After months of body contortions on the floor of my garage, I feel like I am now in top physical condition! I am please to report that the beast started up immediately and is now rumbling to the tune of Bruneau-designed Ross pistons and Comp Cams hydraulic flat-tappet camshaft. The attached photos shows the fresh engine in my '63 Biscayne. Many thanks to the 348/409 group for invaluable advice along the way.
Dan Fults
PS Dang! I just noticed in the photo that I installed the upper radiator hose backwards.
Dan Fults
PS Dang! I just noticed in the photo that I installed the upper radiator hose backwards.
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Congratulations, Dan......... Have some fun.
Congratulations!!! Nothing more exciting (and relieving) as a successful startup on a fresh build!!
Congrats....enjoy!!!!!!.hope you get some good seat time before winter sets in!!!!!!!
CDNpontiac409guy
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Great job, Dan
... Nice and clean. Always good to have the engine start and run properly, right away
... Nice and clean. Always good to have the engine start and run properly, right away