72 Engine Build - Come Along
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St. Jude Donor '10
72 Engine Build - Come Along
I have decided to rebuild the 72 engine that I got some time back with my 72 purchase, and no time like the present to take it apart in anticipation of the build.
I have already removed the Q-Jet carburetor and sold it to a forum member that needed it.
I have removed the tach drive distributor and sold it to a forum member that needed it.
Original intake is part number 6263751, date code F232. (June 23, 1972).
I had already taken this to my powder coater and had it powder coated chevy orange. I will have the valve covers powder coated to match.
I removed the original heads. They are sitting here and most likely will not be used in the build. Final decision on that to follow.
I have already removed the original pan, powder coated it chevy orange and then sold it. Regretting that decision now but it is what it is so I will find a donor oil pan for use with this build.
That leaves the short block now minus the oil pan to disassemble.
Next off will be the flex-plate so I can mount it to my engine stand; then I want to remove the harmonic balancer, then out will come the guts.
I'll take some pictures along the way. Time to get in the garage, more soon.
Best regards,
David Howard
I have already removed the Q-Jet carburetor and sold it to a forum member that needed it.
I have removed the tach drive distributor and sold it to a forum member that needed it.
Original intake is part number 6263751, date code F232. (June 23, 1972).
I had already taken this to my powder coater and had it powder coated chevy orange. I will have the valve covers powder coated to match.
I removed the original heads. They are sitting here and most likely will not be used in the build. Final decision on that to follow.
I have already removed the original pan, powder coated it chevy orange and then sold it. Regretting that decision now but it is what it is so I will find a donor oil pan for use with this build.
That leaves the short block now minus the oil pan to disassemble.
Next off will be the flex-plate so I can mount it to my engine stand; then I want to remove the harmonic balancer, then out will come the guts.
I'll take some pictures along the way. Time to get in the garage, more soon.
Best regards,
David Howard
Last edited by AllC34Me; Mar 22, 2017 at 10:56 AM.
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What do you intend to use for a carb on that spread-bore intake? You sold the best option when you got rid of the Q-Jet. It is twice the carb of any aftermarket unit you will buy, and all it needed was a rebuild.
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St. Jude Donor '10
That is the beauty of rebuilding a Gen I Chevy engine, lots of options with aftermarket parts.
I was looking at Edelbrock aluminum heads as well but no decisions will be taken until I get the block back from the machine shop. Before that, well, need to get it apart.
David Howard
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Thanks again.
David
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Pull it all apart and let's see what the block looks like. We can go from there. If the block is trash or already has been bored, it's all a mute point. Lots of options 
. As you know I am good at spending your money, but I do it wisely.
. As you know I am good at spending your money, but I do it wisely.
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Unless your goal was an original/stock appearing 72, I don't see the point in re-using or spending money on the stock cast iron intake manifold. It's a boat anchor that doesn't flow all that well.
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I have decided to rebuild the 72 engine that I got some time back with my 72 purchase, and no time like the present to take it apart in anticipation of the build.
I have already removed the Q-Jet carburetor and sold it to a forum member that needed it.
I have removed the tach drive distributor and sold it to a forum member that needed it.
Original intake is part number 6263751, date code F232. (June 23, 1972).
I had already taken this to my powder coater and had it powder coated chevy orange. I will have the valve covers powder coated to match.
Attachment 48075599
Attachment 48075605
I removed the original heads. They are sitting here and most likely will not be used in the build. Final decision on that to follow.
Attachment 48075606
Attachment 48075607
I have already removed the original pan, powder coated it chevy orange and then sold it. Regretting that decision now but it is what it is so I will find a donor oil pan for use with this build.
That leaves the short block now minus the oil pan to disassemble.
Attachment 48075609
Next off will be the flex-plate so I can mount it to my engine stand; then I want to remove the harmonic balancer, then out will come the guts.
I'll take some pictures along the way. Time to get in the garage, more soon.
Best regards,
David Howard
I have already removed the Q-Jet carburetor and sold it to a forum member that needed it.
I have removed the tach drive distributor and sold it to a forum member that needed it.
Original intake is part number 6263751, date code F232. (June 23, 1972).
I had already taken this to my powder coater and had it powder coated chevy orange. I will have the valve covers powder coated to match.
Attachment 48075599
Attachment 48075605
I removed the original heads. They are sitting here and most likely will not be used in the build. Final decision on that to follow.
Attachment 48075606
Attachment 48075607
I have already removed the original pan, powder coated it chevy orange and then sold it. Regretting that decision now but it is what it is so I will find a donor oil pan for use with this build.
That leaves the short block now minus the oil pan to disassemble.
Attachment 48075609
Next off will be the flex-plate so I can mount it to my engine stand; then I want to remove the harmonic balancer, then out will come the guts.
I'll take some pictures along the way. Time to get in the garage, more soon.
Best regards,
David Howard
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St. Jude Donor '10
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350-400 HP should be good enough. I have a forged crank for it so that should work. It will head to engine shop next for some cleaning, measurements, boring. If the crank does not work out then I think we might just bump this up and make it a 383. Why? Because we can. LOL.
More when that happens.
David
More when that happens.
David
Last edited by AllC34Me; Mar 23, 2017 at 11:11 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '10