The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

[magimerlin]

I bet that was a heck of a squeeze getting to it but I will certainly give it a try that way. Thank you!

It's not bad at all. If you get the socket you have to put the socket on first then attach the ratchet to loosen it.. then take off ratchet and just unspin it by hand...

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[1500z71]

It's not bad at all. If you get the socket you have to put the socket on first then attach the ratchet to loosen it.. then take off ratchet and just unspin it by hand...

sent from what use to be a great country...

So basically you're saying I can just get a socket or wrench that fits the unit and just get under the distributor to it?

 

[magimerlin]

Pretty much.. they do make a special socket for the oil pressure switch aswell.. I've always used one so not 100% sure about the regular style socket or wrench..

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[1500z71]

Pretty much.. they do make a special socket for the oil pressure switch aswell.. I've always used one so not 100% sure about the regular style socket or wrench..

sent from what use to be a great country...

Thanks buddy, you just saved me a lot of time and risk. Gotta love this site. Speaking of, this new update is pretty cool as well.

 

[gsxrjammie]

Im sure this has been covered before. Simple version. I have a 305 vortec truck...looking to go to 350/355 vortec. I know I need the engine of course. Anything else I need to make the 350 run correct. ECU,PCM, any of that?

 

[1500z71]

Im sure this has been covered before. Simple version. I have a 305 vortec truck...looking to go to 350/355 vortec. I know I need the engine of course. Anything else I need to make the 350 run correct. ECU,PCM, any of that?

This may not completely cover your questions buts its a good relevant start:http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/...ce/437718-305-350-vortec-swap-part-987-a.html

 

[gsxrjammie]

Thanks you.

 

[Cajundave10]

95 ECSB 5.7 350 TBI

I am pulling my old 350 tbi with 260k on motor

what is the best method for removing/moving the power steering pump so that I can pull the motor out (I've removed all other components and wires/ hoses)

Do I need to remove the pulley? Do I need to just remove the hose from the power steering pump reservoir?

I will be reusing this pump

 

[freeman35]

When I pulled mine I just took the pulley off unbolted the reservoir and tied it off to the side


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[Cajundave10]

freeman35 Did you have to buy the special pulley puller or is there another method?