Gator
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- Joined
- Sep 28, 2014
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- Location
- Iowa
- First Name
- Gator
- Truck Year
- 1983
- Truck Model
- K20
- Engine Size
- 400
I made a thread awhile ago looking for help regarding an issue I was having in my 400. I never officially figured out the issue, but I am sure it is a main bearing that went bad.
Anyway, I've decided to swap it out and picked up a 70's 350 a few weeks ago. I've never done a motor swap however, and after researching, I can't find any information that will help me. Both motors are from the 70's and are carb'd.
I have a few questions about this situation. Will the 350 be a direct swap (motor mounts and all)? How long much time should I look at spending on this swap? I'll be removing the hood, have the tools, cherry picker, etc and work at an auto part warehouse so tools and parts won't be an issue. Lastly, how do I do the swap? I intend on breaking it up into parts because of the winter. I know to remove the distributor but I can't think of much else to remove before unbolting it from the mounts and transmission (besides the 3 fuel lines and radiator hoses). I appreciate any help and would appreciate any directions to any guides that may help.
Thanks.
Anyway, I've decided to swap it out and picked up a 70's 350 a few weeks ago. I've never done a motor swap however, and after researching, I can't find any information that will help me. Both motors are from the 70's and are carb'd.
I have a few questions about this situation. Will the 350 be a direct swap (motor mounts and all)? How long much time should I look at spending on this swap? I'll be removing the hood, have the tools, cherry picker, etc and work at an auto part warehouse so tools and parts won't be an issue. Lastly, how do I do the swap? I intend on breaking it up into parts because of the winter. I know to remove the distributor but I can't think of much else to remove before unbolting it from the mounts and transmission (besides the 3 fuel lines and radiator hoses). I appreciate any help and would appreciate any directions to any guides that may help.
Thanks.