Recent content by truck4canuk

Thanks Don!

Well, a couple of days have past since my last post.... The old motor died late last spring... And that kinda forced my hand... In October, I started breaking in a nice 400 sbc and turbo 400. I know this does not say 'W' anywhere, nor does it involve a clutch... After almost breaking my right...

Ok... I have re-purposes the carbs, but the intake is avail... You still lookin'?

I am not (yet) willing to give up on the 348 for the ol'girl...I have a potential 348 close to home, I would like to exhaust this option before I get rid of anything else... 303Radar, maybe later....

so it is now a year later, and one of the things I have learned is how 'expensive' learning can be!! My 'luck' actually drove me away from the idea of a 'w' motor... I have seen lost of crates and LS engines... but guess were I am again... yep you guessed it... A year to mellow and enjoy the...

I did have a look --there are actually two ads -- I think it is the same engine -- listed the head #'s for the block # in one post... I have sent a msg. so we will see.... I have an aquaintance who dirves 'cirle cars' AND works at a GM dealership. Got the crate motor book from him, and did...

So I go the WORST possible news today.... The block is toast!!! There is a crack in the cylinder wall that goes right thru to the lifter bore.... So not only was the motor missing the cam bearings, but now I know that I was completly screwed by the jack-arse that "sold" me the motor...

So.... New question.... I have reviewed the interchange list that is on this site.... Are bellhousings interchangeable at all?

I havent done much else this week, have some family problems taking me to the hospital rather than going to the garage! the block is going in for it's checkup next week.

Well - here's what I have decided... There are few who think this is either pure art or pure science.... Personally; I think it is a combination of both. When anyone makes a choice to use "old technology" they are proving that statement true. So, as long as I am using small port heads, I will...

I guess I should figure out how to move this thread to the 348/409 engine area of the forum... I have had the opportunity to talk with Aubery a bit and get some ideas from him on where i could take this build... I wonder if anyone else has any suggestions...? this will be my first build -...

thanks 1960... Hamilton eh?!? we will have to try to get intouch some time!! I am not sure that the cam isnt 'rare' enough that I may have the only one!! I am quite sure that the motor was 'thrown' together... ... you know of any good machine shops in our area?!?

I think the dual 4 - well, .... it's sexy! :) I can limit the secondaires on the carters if I have too much flow...

so... down to a bare block... found some interseting things - ok they are full blown concerns!... I'm not a professional mechaninc; but I'm pretty sure that masking tape is not required when inserting a cam into a block.... do the #'s on the block behind the cam gear 'mean' anything? and...

I really like the way you guys think! Been talking with Aubrey too... One thing is for sure - I will be researching more before I proceed... I will have to finish stripping down the block, and getting it and the 333 heads tested before I go any further... ...but I'm still planning (dreaming)!!