1972 LT1 Push Rod Guide Plates
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Racer
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From: Jefferson Ohio
1972 LT1 Push Rod Guide Plates
I purchased a car in pieces and am getting ready to assemble the engine. I noticed that the heads did not have push rod guide plates. Did this engine have push rod guide plates? Would it be wise to install them in the heads?
Thanks in advance.
Jim
Thanks in advance.
Jim
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Racer
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From: Jefferson Ohio
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The "8" in the 3978487 X is indeed a "3"
1. poor casting, lines arent crisp as they should be
2. corrision
3. time for glasses
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Racer
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From: Jefferson Ohio
[QUOTE=BOSTONCAMARO;1580718502]As far as what I have ever known, I am 99.9 % sure you are mistaken.
The "8" in the 3978487 X is indeed a "3"
1. poor casting, lines arent crisp as they should be
2. corrision
3. time for glasses[/QUOTe
I will also answer your following quote. They are 3/8 studs with 7/16 threaded base.
If I really try hard, I can make the 8 look like a 3. I am sure you are correct, that the number is 3973487.
As I just turned 70, probably any amount of glasses won't help..
So, did the 72 LT1 come with guide plates. I have a lot of manuals, but none of them show plates.
I used to stock car race these engines that I had modified back in the early to mid 70's. I wish I had some of those parts. Its been a long time since I played with these motors, but it is coming back to me. After that we went to .125 over 454s.
Basically, I have a numbers matching car that I want to restore. Mild street use at the most.
Thanks for your help. I may need more advise as time goes on.
Jim
The "8" in the 3978487 X is indeed a "3"
1. poor casting, lines arent crisp as they should be
2. corrision
3. time for glasses[/QUOTe
I will also answer your following quote. They are 3/8 studs with 7/16 threaded base.
If I really try hard, I can make the 8 look like a 3. I am sure you are correct, that the number is 3973487.
As I just turned 70, probably any amount of glasses won't help..
So, did the 72 LT1 come with guide plates. I have a lot of manuals, but none of them show plates.
I used to stock car race these engines that I had modified back in the early to mid 70's. I wish I had some of those parts. Its been a long time since I played with these motors, but it is coming back to me. After that we went to .125 over 454s.
Basically, I have a numbers matching car that I want to restore. Mild street use at the most.
Thanks for your help. I may need more advise as time goes on.
Jim
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 251
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From: Jefferson Ohio
Jim
Melting Slicks
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From: Lynn MA
Those are good heads for sure and the studs are commonly referred to as 3/8 studs, just so you know, sounds like you will have a lot of fun with your car....be a nice driver that will also have a good amount of originality to it!
