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that's the engine going back in 
Pull engine or not
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How many miles on the engine? I did mine in the car. I was in a small 1 car garage and the car died facing in. I didn't have enough room to pull the motor so I decided to do it in the car and only rebuild the top end. (Against the recommendation of some and with the casual approval of others). It was fine for a couple years of just gentle driving and occasional spirited accelerations. But this year I installed 3.54 gears and 3000 stall converter and went to the race track. Spun a rod bearing.
So, if you think the bottom end could need a refresh, I guess the best thing to do is pull the motor and do it all.
So, if you think the bottom end could need a refresh, I guess the best thing to do is pull the motor and do it all.
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I think there are good points for doing it either way. It will be a winter project as I am having fun driving it.
I do have all the parts to do the rear suspension and sway bars and waiting for a weekend with rain predicted for Saturday and Sunday and will do it then..
I do have all the parts to do the rear suspension and sway bars and waiting for a weekend with rain predicted for Saturday and Sunday and will do it then..
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Hmm BS ah? I call your post BS.
There have been few members at my house. That picture is the LT4 going back in but if you search since the day I bought my LT4 it's crystal clear my engine and ZF tranny were removed and install in my garage.
In this picture the engine is coming out and you may say BS because the engine is clean, well life goes on brother...my stuff is always clean
Again, you can remove the cam if you remove the radiator
There have been few members at my house. That picture is the LT4 going back in but if you search since the day I bought my LT4 it's crystal clear my engine and ZF tranny were removed and install in my garage.
In this picture the engine is coming out and you may say BS because the engine is clean, well life goes on brother...my stuff is always clean
Again, you can remove the cam if you remove the radiator
Melting Slicks
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Pull that sucker. No sweat for a record setter like you. Easier on your back and gives you a good chance to detail the engine bay.
Waiting on the heads to go back.
LT4 Added Comp Ultra Pro Mags/CC 503/Crane 99893 Springs/Ported Heads
Waiting on the heads to go back.
LT4 Added Comp Ultra Pro Mags/CC 503/Crane 99893 Springs/Ported Heads
Last edited by MK 82; May 20, 2010 at 05:55 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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Hmm BS ah? I call your post BS.
There have been few members at my house. That picture is the LT4 going back in but if you search since the day I bought my LT4 it's crystal clear my engine and ZF tranny were removed and install in my garage.
In this picture the engine is coming out and you may say BS because the engine is clean, well life goes on brother...my stuff is always clean
There have been few members at my house. That picture is the LT4 going back in but if you search since the day I bought my LT4 it's crystal clear my engine and ZF tranny were removed and install in my garage.
In this picture the engine is coming out and you may say BS because the engine is clean, well life goes on brother...my stuff is always clean
Was the rofl emoticon not clear enough that I was joking?
Lighten up...
The sensitivity around here lately flat out sucks....
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I take my work 300% serious
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Folks have been lifting Iron Headed big blocks with lifting plates the attach to the carb mounts for years with NO ISSUES so an Aluminum headed small block is even less of a worry....
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No problem with the Happy Hooker fuel rail bolts - of course you should use high quality fasteners rather than something found at your local variety store. I am one of those guys who have been using a carb plate hook when pulling or installing big blocks. The sheer strength of four quality bolts is many multiples of the weight of any car engine. the only mistake you can make is to not have the plate snugged down to the top of the manifold - you don't just loosley thread the fuel rail bolts in, they need just a little torque to keep the Happy Hooker from shifting around.
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