Can someone give me some direction as to some good books or online tools for rebuilding a 350 5.7. I have been watching youtube videos day in and out and i am working with an engine shop who is finishing up machining my 350 block, crank, pistons, and cyclinder heads. This is my first engine...
I am trying to replace my radiator and I bought one that is exactly the same size and same layout as the old one, but the trans cooler line male fittings are smaller then the female fittings on the new radiator? Cooler line fittings are 1/2" and radiator is 5/8" What can I do? Buy a different...
Wanted to get some advice on alldatadiy.com - I heard these manuals on the site can save a home mechanic a lot of time compared to a Haynes repair manual. Considering spending the $30 for the year on an SUV I have that needs some work. Opions?
By adjusting vavles, do you mean just try to tighten them? I have never done a valve adjustment, but I have seen in videos how they adjust vavles on engine rebuilds.
I have not inspected the timing chain yet because I figured if my timing was right on the chain should be good and solid? Can i...
I only pulled one spark plug at a time.
When I got this truck it drove fine for about 10 hours back from ND. Then it had trouble starting randomly, but would crank? Once started the engine would run fine, but then the truck began to have more trouble starting and then the engine started to idle...
I am quite sure my camshaft is worn in my truck and needs replacement. I don't known the true mileage, but did check compression and had approximatelty 130 in each cyclinder and my book said a newer engine should have 150. If I replace the camshaft, lifters, and timing chains/gears then do I...
Some people change the oil pan by just lifting the engine which you will need to do anyhow to replace the engine mounts. I would lift engine slighty and not drop the diff like I did. Many times you need to completey loosen the cv axel to get the front diff back on. Remove distributor cap when...
I found a hv oil pump from summit racing and the only reason i bought it was because the oil screen and arm are welded to the pump and it all came as one part. Will putting a hv oil pump ruin my stock 350 v8 5.7 l engine? Should i return it or wuld i be fine. I have no intension of racing this...