Blue Flame Help!!!
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3rd Gear
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Blue Flame Help!!!
Hello everyone, this is my first post on the forum and i hope to get a good responce. I have recently aquired a 235 Blue flame 6, and I am about to begin the Disassembly / rebuild of this engine. This is actually the first engine that i am ever attempting to do a rebuild on and i would be eternally greatful for any pointers, links to good sites, and or e-mails of specs. / related articals(corvettechris315@gmail.com). Im thankful in advance for all the help.
Le Mans Master
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From: columbus oh
take digital pics of the complete mill before and during teardown as you have never attempted this before. purchase a shop manual for the chevy 6 engine for a corvette. contact a reputable machine shop in your area to see how receptive they are to the project. you will recieve great advice from others on this forum who have "been there before" and they will gladly share info. that they have painfully learned over time . keep your patience and be ready to buy some quality tools that are engine building specific. one of my first recommendations would be an engine stand for the six banger. stay tuned..others will chime in...good luck this can be a very gratifying experience once the six banger authorities respond.......i am sure they will help you and do it just for the love of the hobby 
Last edited by midyearvette; Feb 5, 2009 at 03:48 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Greenwood In.
Hello everyone, this is my first post on the forum and i hope to get a good responce. I have recently aquired a 235 Blue flame 6, and I am about to begin the Disassembly / rebuild of this engine. This is actually the first engine that i am ever attempting to do a rebuild on and i would be eternally greatful for any pointers, links to good sites, and or e-mails of specs. / related articals(corvettechris315@gmail.com). Im thankful in advance for all the help.
Melting Slicks
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From: Monroe Twp, NJ
FREE OF CHARGE..Im amazed with some of the people in this hobby. Since I purchased my first Corvette 3 years ago I have met conceited snobs, loud mouth know it alls but I must admit most are like 54 Covair.Once I inquired about decals for my 84 where I could purchase them since I was told they were discontinued. One week later they arrived in the mail from a Corvette owner I never met in person but had a conversation with, and he never asked for a dime or a favor. Maybe if more people owned Corvettes the world would be a better place.
Pro
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From: Saint George Utah
The 55 Chevy passenger car shop manual (which is available in reprint from 55, 56, 57 Chevy suppliers) is what I used as a guide when I did my engine. It has a very complete description of the rebuild process.
Make sure you get an engine stand with 4 wheels, not 3. The 6 banger is very heavy and rather unstable on the 3 wheeled version. Might even tip over and dent your valve cover and timing cover, etc. right after you've painted the engine. Don't ask me how I know!
Make sure you get an engine stand with 4 wheels, not 3. The 6 banger is very heavy and rather unstable on the 3 wheeled version. Might even tip over and dent your valve cover and timing cover, etc. right after you've painted the engine. Don't ask me how I know!
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The 55 Chevy passenger car shop manual (which is available in reprint from 55, 56, 57 Chevy suppliers) is what I used as a guide when I did my engine. It has a very complete description of the rebuild process.
Make sure you get an engine stand with 4 wheels, not 3. The 6 banger is very heavy and rather unstable on the 3 wheeled version. Might even tip over and dent your valve cover and timing cover, etc. right after you've painted the engine. Don't ask me how I know!
Make sure you get an engine stand with 4 wheels, not 3. The 6 banger is very heavy and rather unstable on the 3 wheeled version. Might even tip over and dent your valve cover and timing cover, etc. right after you've painted the engine. Don't ask me how I know!
School of 'hard knocks'....that's the way I learn too. 
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