Well, guys its taken awhile but the blocks out, few pics below, and first pic of my car I think I've posted. I pulled the whole motor myself, couldn't get anyone to come over when I was working on it lol, the biggest pain in the *** probally was getting the torque converter off, got more cuts on the thumb from that than any other component. I did however break the aluminum cover or w/e thats under the torque converter/bellhousing. Anyone know how much a replacement is for that. Its the cover that has a hole to put the starter into. Anyway taking the motor up to Performance Unlimited to have it checked out, then I can see whether I need to go block hunting, maybe Corvette Kid, still had his if I need one. Also been working on a deal in regards to my tires/rims exchange for a motor. In any case been hard at work, hopefully it'll pay off. If, anyone wants some computer/plumbing work done in exhange for some motor/vette work let me know in the Va Beach, VA area . Hope everyone is doing well hope to be back on the road soon. I think some of the next steps right now is get some purple engine cleaner and a pressure washer for the engine bay. Also anyone have any tips for redoing electrical wiring, while I have pretty good access? Thanks.

 

What is wrong with the engine and what was done to it? Looks like low compression pistons at least...

 

Pull the torque converter out and place it somewhere safe. No good will come from leaving it dangling 1/2 way out.

 

 

Well, all I know is it was lopey at idle, and it seems to be a 383 when measuring from the piston to the top of the deck. The problem was it was leaking alot of coolant into the oil upon start up, even after attempting 3 times with new head gaskets.

 

Hmmn I have a jack underneath the trans pan supporting it, think I need to pump it up some more?