RRRIIIGGGHHHTTT!!! BK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pat Cossey" <ccossey@seark.net>
To: "Wayne" <wroworth@tampabay.rr.com>; "oletrucks list"
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way?
> Wyane that old tired 400 is not worth worring with! Just ship it to me
and
> I`ll send you a 350 that you can rebuild!
> Pat 67 Nova SS
> 41 Art Deco chevy truck
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wayne" <wroworth@tampabay.rr.com>
> To: "oletrucks list" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 5:28 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way?
>
>
> > Ok guys. Ready for the next step. Getting the engine to a new, not to
> worry
> > state. Would like your opinion on what to do with my engine. Let's open
it
> up
> > and not worry about budget for now.
> > My 1973 400 Chevy small block was overhauled by the prior owner 5-6
years
> ago.
> > Have no idea how many miles are on the overhaul. I love the engine's
> torque
> > for towing and would like to keep the model. I don't know yet what shape
> the
> > engine is in and if it can be re-worked again. If it can, I have a quote
> for
> > $1800-$2000 without dress up. I am even considering a "turn key" drop
in.
> When
> > the engine is out I plan to "tidy up" the firewall, inner fenders and
> wiring.
> > My question is, "What would you do to your 400 if you were me?"
> >
> > Expectations - towing almost 5000 lbs. across country, want to use
regular
> gas
> > if possible, want torque and horsepower, want it to look cool and very
> trim
> > and neat, and of course no break downs.
> >
> > Current specs - 400 cid CSB 2 bolt, edelbrock manifold and two barrel
> carb,
> > electronic ignition, chevy dress up kit, no other upgrades. Currently
have
> to
> > use high octane when towing @ almost $2.00 per gal these days, ouch!.
Have
> oil
> > leak around fuel pump. Starts every time for the last 2 years and still
> has
> > get up and go!
> >
> > Looking forward to hearing from you.
> >
> > Wayne - '47 Chevy 1 Ton Panel -
> > http://www.stores.ebay.com/thepaneltruckmercantile
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