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1. [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Wayne" <wroworth@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 18:28:09 -0400
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 4
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00050.html (9,452 bytes)

2. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 16:07:55 -0700
The 2-bolt spec worries me a little in a high torque environment. Most pickup motors were 4-bolt. Pulling that trailer means it will be loaded. My first thought is maybe you should drop in a new 383
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00052.html (10,358 bytes)

3. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 17:07:03 -0700
I think Chevy has a hi torque 383 crate engine. I think it was $2500-$3000. I think I'd try them first. But if your 400 is good basically, it might be worthwhile rebuilding. Maybe someone put hi comp
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00053.html (11,968 bytes)

4. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Pat Cossey" <ccossey@seark.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 20:01:59 -0500
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" <wrowo
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00056.html (10,741 bytes)

5. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2003 20:33:55 -0500
If you're into rebuilding engines (have the knowledge, tools and time), you could probably get away with rebuilding your 400 (although the 2-bolt main bothers me a bit). Most gutsy towing engines wi
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00058.html (12,293 bytes)

6. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 18:31:56 -0700
Oh if you want to play that game I have a motor that makes 500 ft lbs of torque I'd trade for that 400. Wyane that old tired 400 is not worth worring with! Just ship it to me and I`ll send you a 350
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00059.html (11,427 bytes)

7. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 19:11:28 -0700
RRRIIIGGGHHHTTT!!! BK and it years in. regular have Have oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00060.html (11,922 bytes)

8. Fw: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Pat Cossey" <ccossey@seark.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 21:08:38 -0500
open shape quote still 1959 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00061.html (13,194 bytes)

9. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Pat Cossey" <ccossey@seark.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 21:12:20 -0500
I say again!! send me that old wore out two bolt knocker I`ll set you up on Pat 67 Nova SS 41 Art Deco chevy truck -- Original Message -- From: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com> To: <wroworth
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00063.html (13,270 bytes)

10. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 19:59:11 -0700
I couldn't say. My motor is a big old Buick. open shape quote still 1959 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built betw
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00065.html (13,559 bytes)

11. RE: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Joseph Garcia" <joe_garcia@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 20:05:07 -0700
I would wait until I heard back from the machine shop in regard to the engines current bore and if it would need to be bored further. If it's already bored and needs more then I would scrap it out. I
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00066.html (11,289 bytes)

12. RE: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Wayne" <wroworth@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2003 20:12:43 -0400
OK guys. I here most of you are recommending the 383. Looks like a beautiful engine. Take a look at the links I have found and I have been talking with the staff. What do you think? They both will ta
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00092.html (10,090 bytes)

13. RE: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 21:18:33 -0500
Didn't see anything at either site about warranty (or maybe I didn't look closely enough)? Reconditioned heads are O.K. if they're done right (magnafluxed for cracks, new guides, seats and springs).
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00095.html (11,736 bytes)

14. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: Leon Corley <lcorley@ticnet.com>
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 05:43:46 -0500
Did you look at the HT383 from GM performance? 415 ftlbs. of torque at 3500 RPM $4000 from Scoggin-Dickey http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action=prod_detail&catid=120&pid=465 regards, Leon oletrucks
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00110.html (10,720 bytes)

15. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Wayne" <wroworth@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 18:28:02 -0400
OK. I'm getting down to the short strokes. Most leads I have received from our friends have either not responded or was not a true "turnkey" and when you added up the cost it was equal to or more tha
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00120.html (12,053 bytes)

16. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Joseph Garcia" <joe_garcia@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 08:56:26 -0700
Hi Wayne - Here is my input on the motor build up. Make sure they install Brass Freeze plugs ......they don't rust out. You can't beat a Melling high pressure/high volume oil pump. This pump requires
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00129.html (15,109 bytes)


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