It's out ! Finally got back to it last weekend. I became a Grandpa the weekend before (twice) our daughter had twins, so was slowed down. Anyway ......
After removing the engine mount thru bolts and all of the bell housing bolts, I
used the hoist and floor jack to raise engine/tran about 3". I used a screw driver to "help" separate the two, and the engine was free.. just hanging there. Lifted over the D side fender and put on stand. I had to place the hoist on the D side, but really didn't have any problems.
As with most projects I do, they get off track, because I'm looking at this engine (350/270 HP) and thinking I should rebuild it while it's out. IT only has 90k miles but 0 miles in last 10 years and with my wife saying " you'll be sorry if you don't do it now ", I've decided to rebuild.
But I have questions:
Can someone recommend a 'rebuild kit' ? I'm going to assume that the bores won't stay std. I 'think' I want to get about 9.5 c/r and 'maybe' use a 'LT1!
cam. I'm NOT looking for a race engine, just a little more 'driving fun'.
I'm open to suggestions on rebuild kit, cam selection, machining etc.
FYI - the heads have already been done - camel hump, 64cc, 2.02/1.6, new springs, 3 angle valve job - bagged and ready to bolt on (except for paint).
I have power brakes, A/C, TH400, etc - want to keep it all.
I plan to use the stock exhaust manifolds with 2.5 pipes.
I want to use the stock Q-Jet carb, currently with a Eldebrock PERFORMER manifold, but I have the stock manifold.
I currently have an "old" Mallory Unilite ignition system but plan to install a new Pertronix system.
I don't want to change TQ converter, axle ratio etc, just want a bit more from this '71 350/270hp engine.
Thanks
Jim
After removing the engine mount thru bolts and all of the bell housing bolts, I
used the hoist and floor jack to raise engine/tran about 3". I used a screw driver to "help" separate the two, and the engine was free.. just hanging there. Lifted over the D side fender and put on stand. I had to place the hoist on the D side, but really didn't have any problems.
As with most projects I do, they get off track, because I'm looking at this engine (350/270 HP) and thinking I should rebuild it while it's out. IT only has 90k miles but 0 miles in last 10 years and with my wife saying " you'll be sorry if you don't do it now ", I've decided to rebuild.
But I have questions:
Can someone recommend a 'rebuild kit' ? I'm going to assume that the bores won't stay std. I 'think' I want to get about 9.5 c/r and 'maybe' use a 'LT1!
cam. I'm NOT looking for a race engine, just a little more 'driving fun'.
I'm open to suggestions on rebuild kit, cam selection, machining etc.
FYI - the heads have already been done - camel hump, 64cc, 2.02/1.6, new springs, 3 angle valve job - bagged and ready to bolt on (except for paint).
I have power brakes, A/C, TH400, etc - want to keep it all.
I plan to use the stock exhaust manifolds with 2.5 pipes.
I want to use the stock Q-Jet carb, currently with a Eldebrock PERFORMER manifold, but I have the stock manifold.
I currently have an "old" Mallory Unilite ignition system but plan to install a new Pertronix system.
I don't want to change TQ converter, axle ratio etc, just want a bit more from this '71 350/270hp engine.
Thanks
Jim
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