My new project just reared it's ugly head...
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It's picture time again! 
It's cold out but I got the engine in. A little drama getting the input shaft to line up.
Tomorrow it's gonna be 35 degrees here, can't wait to work on this again.
Check out the nifty hooks that came with this! Gonna use these again for sure.
Oh yeah, before anyone says it, yes I did cut the radiator support. It's just a repro support on a driver truck. Not something I'd do to a show vehicle but it sure made things a lot easier! (Chevy should have designed supports with a removable top)
Well, I need a nap.
It's cold out but I got the engine in. A little drama getting the input shaft to line up.
Tomorrow it's gonna be 35 degrees here, can't wait to work on this again.
Check out the nifty hooks that came with this! Gonna use these again for sure.
Oh yeah, before anyone says it, yes I did cut the radiator support. It's just a repro support on a driver truck. Not something I'd do to a show vehicle but it sure made things a lot easier! (Chevy should have designed supports with a removable top)
Well, I need a nap.
The engine sure looks nice
, but it looks lost in that engine compartment. Definitely need a bigger "W"engine Bob. 
, but it looks lost in that engine compartment. Definitely need a bigger "W"engine Bob. 
He never leave's home without it!!!!Where's Phil Reed and his organ?
It's picture time again!
It's cold out but I got the engine in. A little drama getting the input shaft to line up.
Tomorrow it's gonna be 35 degrees here, can't wait to work on this again.
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Check out the nifty hooks that came with this! Gonna use these again for sure.
Oh yeah, before anyone says it, yes I did cut the radiator support. It's just a repro support on a driver truck. Not something I'd do to a show vehicle but it sure made things a lot easier! (Chevy should have designed supports with a removable top)
Well, I need a nap.
You did not paint firewall the inner fender's the booster and
Actually the hole doesn't go all the way thru. I did check that yesterday. Guess it's a Mexican thing?
He never leave's home without it!!!!
May I remind you sir, it's DECEMBER! I don't do things like that this time of the year.
Maybe someday... 
The engine sure looks nice
You're right, Jim.It looks tiny, in there.
Bob, got the small SBC.
Is that Over spray,on the firewall, Bob?
No over spray, just a camera thing. The engine will look bigger when I put the blower on.
The motor, Does look Great.
Was that in June or July Skip...June Bugs, are some sort of Japanese Beetle.I had to pull over. For about 3 days, I looked like I had a "Hair-Lip"
Better paint Chebby on the valve covers Bob...Is everything from GM made in Mexico these days? I bought a new GM cap, rotor and plug wires and all of them say made in Mexico too! I bet the government likes that, all that missed out tax money.
Guess I'll have to take this out to Taco Bell when it's running.
Looks great,,,
With the weather lately (lots of rain) this has taken longer than expected. Finally today I finished and fired it up. Didn't go so well. 
Got it to run but only at low RPM's and won't rev up. Timing????
I don't know what this should be set at so I just set it for "0" to start. I tried advancing and retarding but does not improve the situation. As far as I can tell, everything looks ok.
Finally decided to walk away for a while. I got to break the cam in and can't get the engine to rev up enough!
Got it to run but only at low RPM's and won't rev up. Timing????I don't know what this should be set at so I just set it for "0" to start. I tried advancing and retarding but does not improve the situation. As far as I can tell, everything looks ok.
Finally decided to walk away for a while. I got to break the cam in and can't get the engine to rev up enough!
I would start with the basics and check #1 tdc on compression stroke then recheck the firing order. Are you using points? Recheck point gap and swap out the condenser.
This has a GM HEI. It does sound similar to my bad condenser days with the 63 doesn't it? 
I'll start fresh tomorrow with it. (if it doesn't RAIN again!)
I did recheck for #1 today and rechecked plug wires but I'll check again tomorrow with a fresh head to be certain.
I'll start fresh tomorrow with it. (if it doesn't RAIN again!)
I did recheck for #1 today and rechecked plug wires but I'll check again tomorrow with a fresh head to be certain.
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With new crate engines, how trusting are we supposed to be with the work that was already done? I mean, I did not check the valve lash. I'm ASSUMING GM would ship these out correctly adjusted? Right?
One other thing, what should I set the timing to? 10 or 12 btdc is what I'm thinking. ??
One other thing, what should I set the timing to? 10 or 12 btdc is what I'm thinking. ??
Don't forget these word's ,,,,,,,,,, On compression stroke on #1 cylinder........This has a GM HEI. It does sound similar to my bad condenser days with the 63 doesn't it?
I'll start fresh tomorrow with it. (if it doesn't RAIN again!)
I did recheck for #1 today and rechecked plug wires but I'll check again tomorrow with a fresh head to be certain.
