We needed to get the timing right as the truck would randomly die while driving which is never good especially when your exhaust consists of long tube headers into 2 purple hornie glasspacks and nothing else.
Timing was perfected after some trial and error. She was almost ready for the journey...
We made the motor run on our first try, not too bad for 2 kids one without mechanical experience (me). Took a spray bottle poured some gas in it and ran a rubber fuel line to it. Carb would run off it not too bad.
Later we ran all new fuel lines using 1/2 rubber hose from the gas tank all the...
Me and my friend got the top end of the motor taken off cleaning and checking everything. We were very fortunate that we had a mechanic friend across the street that used to race circle track and build sbc for a living. He helped us from time to time on motor work, but mostly to tell is what we...
Specs as of 9/23/2018:
Engine: very mild 350 SBC with long tube headers, carb swapped and stock chevelle camshaft
Transmission: TH700R4 with burnt out OD
Gears: 3 42s :banghead:
Chassis: F44 package heavy duty suspension
Axle: 9.5in semi float w/g80
Tires: 31.5" Milestar Patagonia All Terrains...
Well thank you. I was looking at how to do a th400 swap as I'm pretty sure my 700r4 just took a crap on me tonight driving around and gave it full throttle for a moment. Second trans my truck has killed. TV cable was set right on my Holley carb with the geometry bracket and tight like a guitar...
I got a great deal on a 289 454 block. I've seen a bunch of post over trans will obviously not hold up, computer won't swap blah blah blah. Haven't really found much on if it will fit k1500 size wise and motor mount wise. Trans will be a built 700r4 from monster with 14 bolt ff so not too...
Damn that truck looks way better than mine haha, I kinda liked the stuffed balloon look. I'm thinking if I crank and trim the rust on my fenders and a few inches on the bumper with spacers/offset wheels I think it should be fine.
Yea I'm definitely having to regear as mine came stock with 3.42s.... but that makes me full a bit better that just with a trim and crank that 35s can fit