New 396 to install.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Milan
New 396 to install.
I have the 396 SB to install.
Pete made all the work.
The engine is ready to be installed.
the engine is complete. from bottom to heads.
I only need to install:
Water pump
SR intake
valve covers
fuel rails...
Canton pan
sensors....
balancer
flexplate
pulleys...
I'm at my 3rd "last definitive order to Summit" because i think to have all , then I realize I need again something.
I need to do another order (I hope the last one..
) because I relized I need a thermostat housing gasket...and I found my old passenger valvecover gasket damaged...
I'm in Italy and I can't go to the local parts store to order SBC parts.. as you in USA...
Help me to make this order the VERY last one... remembering something I can have forget...
Thanks
-Beppe-
Pete made all the work.
The engine is ready to be installed.
the engine is complete. from bottom to heads.
I only need to install:
Water pump
SR intake
valve covers
fuel rails...
Canton pan
sensors....
balancer
flexplate
pulleys...
I'm at my 3rd "last definitive order to Summit" because i think to have all , then I realize I need again something.
I need to do another order (I hope the last one..
) because I relized I need a thermostat housing gasket...and I found my old passenger valvecover gasket damaged...I'm in Italy and I can't go to the local parts store to order SBC parts.. as you in USA...
Help me to make this order the VERY last one... remembering something I can have forget...
Thanks
-Beppe-
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Beppe, I don't know what else to tell you but if there's anything I can help you with or send, just let me know. I hope I've gotten your flexplate concerns addressed, I believe you're all set there. I'll be looking forward to your progress reports. 
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,238
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From: Milan
Thanks Chris!
Thank you for your help Chris, even if I'm not confident on using smaller bolts on the flexplate that has so big holes. I decided to use 1/2"-20 bolts and I'll enlarge a bit the elongated smaller bolt on the Flexplate.
To do this I have to drill and tap also the torque converter holes.
Thank you also to offer your help o sending parts.
-Beppe-
