big block swap
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big block swap
Whoever said swapping a big block in a 73 vette was a pain wasn
t kidding! Ok, motor and trans are in, now I have to find the right crank pulley. The motor looks like it sits low in the frame. Maybe it's because I'm not familiar with big blocks. It looks like I'm going to need a two belt pulley that extends out 3 inches from the balancer. The pulley needs to be about 6 inches in diameter or smaller or it will hit the crossmember. Anyone have an idea of what I'm looking for?
Thanks for any help.
Steve K.
t kidding! Ok, motor and trans are in, now I have to find the right crank pulley. The motor looks like it sits low in the frame. Maybe it's because I'm not familiar with big blocks. It looks like I'm going to need a two belt pulley that extends out 3 inches from the balancer. The pulley needs to be about 6 inches in diameter or smaller or it will hit the crossmember. Anyone have an idea of what I'm looking for?
Thanks for any help.
Steve K.
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Try reading this post:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...681&highlight=
I think you're in for some sticker shock.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...681&highlight=
I think you're in for some sticker shock.
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you should have completed the pulleys and belts assemble before install.
It is a pain to get the BB configured correctly.
Now would be a good time to start a swearing Jar !
Here is a 1969 BB setup !
It is a pain to get the BB configured correctly.
Now would be a good time to start a swearing Jar !
Here is a 1969 BB setup !
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hree's a 70 setup, i just painted my exhaust manifolds and had this all tore apart, glad I took pics or my swear jar would have been overflowing! when you hit 50 the memory just starts to go.. among other things..
