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  1. Jt1776

    Pontiac 400

    Not a bad idea.
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    Pontiac 400

    I just inherited at Pontiac 400 motor and trans. What is different between this and a chevy. Is it worth keeping. I'm rebuilding a 1980 custom deluxe. We it be worth putting it in that.. Thanks Jerry
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    Alternator bracket

    No it's not. I'm looking for the answer smart guy.
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    Alternator bracket

    Here is a picture of what I have. There is no bolt hole on the manifold to hold the bracket. Apparently that is how that had it when I took it apart. There must be another bracket for this year. It was off a 1973 big 10
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    Alternator bracket

    I'm putting together the front part of my sbc 350. I was attaching the alternator bracket when I noticed my intake manifold doesn't have a place to mount the bracket. Is there a different kind of bracket. Apparently they just use 1 bolt, because this is the bracket that came off this motor...
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    Repainting my 1980 Custom deluxe

    Oh boy V22?
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    Repainting my 1980 Custom deluxe

    Thanks everyone for your input, here is what I'm going to do. I'm going to prime the whole truck with a epoxy primer. Then I'm going with 2 stage paint. I'm a cabinet and furniture maker. So I'm guessing I'm going to try to match what do with wood. I have used single stage stain, with the poyl...
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    Repainting my 1980 Custom deluxe

    Great looking Truck. It must be a late 1980 I see the square headlights. Mine is a early 1980 model it was the last year for round headlights. It should be painted as soon as the paint Store opens. I will seen some pictures.. Thanks
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    Repainting my 1980 Custom deluxe

    The truck is from hickory NC. It only has 118000 miles. And thanks for the paint codes. Plus my 2 blue heelers say hi
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    Repainting my 1980 Custom deluxe

    I sanded it with 220 sandpaper, and it the feels really smooth. If I don't need to prime it that saves me money and time. Now I'm having a hard time finding my paint color. I have went to numurist websites and can't find my color. There is no color for Camel Metallic. Thanks for all the help...
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    Repainting my 1980 Custom deluxe

    I bought a qaurt of Por 15. I was going to spray that over my problem spots. I'm not trusting I got all the rust.i thought I had to prime over the old paint. Thanks
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    Repainting my 1980 Custom deluxe

    I fixed all the rust as best you can do without cutting pieces. It's in really good shape, it's about 90% rust free. I'm not really restoring it. This is just my work truck. But as I go I'm wanting a better job. Here is a couple of pictures. Thanks
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    Repainting my 1980 Custom deluxe

    I'm getting ready to paint my truck. Do I need to prime it ,and what type of primer to use. I'm not looking for a show quality paint job. This is my first time I'm painting a truck. I spray my furniture I make so I'm familiar with a sprayer. What are the proper way to to prep and paint. Do I...
  14. Jt1776

    Sealer on intake manifold

    I'm installing my intake manifold on my rebuilt 350. Do I need to put gasket seal on the gasket. I hear yes and I hear no. Can someone help me out. Thanks
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    Adjusting rockers

    What is the proper way to adjust rockers on my first rebuild.
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    Break-in oil

    Thanks everyone for your advice. I bought some Lucas breakin oil from amazon for $30. I'm waiting for it to get delivered
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    Break-in oil

    Can I use just the Lucas breakin additive with conventional oil. Just because I already bought the oil with a bottle of Lucas breakin additive, but I can return it. Thanks for the advice
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    Break-in oil

    I'm getting ready to prime my oil pump today. What oil should I use, and how should I break in this sbc 350. I hear hard is the way to go, then some say easy. I'm more for the easy but this is my first rebuild. So I want to do this right. Thanks
  19. Jt1776

    Just when I think I have my carb dialed in, I don't

    Buy a holley and you will be very happy. They have a cheaper brand called quick fuel. I replace my edelbrock with a quick fuel and it has been heaven, starts every time.
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    Piston rod cap torque sequence

    You are correct. That's what I'm doing today. I'm a cabinet maker and I have all the right tools. Why not have the right tools for this. I do just believe I have the wrong size bearings. I will keep you updated. Thanks
  21. Jt1776

    Piston rod cap torque sequence

    I have everything put together right it has to be the bearings. I think!!!
  22. Jt1776

    Piston rod cap torque sequence

    Thanks everyone. Ok here is what's up. First I do have all the Pistons and caps going the right way. So here is a picture of my bearings. I don't have a mic, but the new bearing is thicker than the original.
  23. Jt1776

    Piston rod cap torque sequence

    They are the wrong size bearings sent from summit racing. First they sent me rings for a 305.
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    Piston rod cap torque sequence

    Ok here is were I'm at now. I'm thinking I have the wrong size bearings. What is my clearance supposed to be on a standard 350. I checked it with plastgage and it was . 025. I thought that was good, but when I torque it down I couldn't turn the crank. So I'm guessing my bearings are to big.
  25. Jt1776

    Piston rod cap torque sequence

    It's OK you aren't insulting me. I'm new to this engine building. I just took them all out and the problem is they were mislabeled from the machine shop. I already put them back in and it turns very easy. What a learning experience.

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