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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By chesterfield

Re: aluminum heads stock manifolds

http://www.goodson.com/technical_support/instructions/Cylinder_Head_Rebuilding/CHC-10.pdf

You could give this a try and let us know how it works.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-13-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,967
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Starter clicks and positive on battery red hot

Going with the assumption that your battery is not the problem:
The starter motor draws a lot of amps, which crudely defined is the number of electrons passing through the circuit. When your...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-08-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,655
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Smog Question in California

According to www.smogcheck.ca.gov/

"All exhaust emission controlled vehicles with engine changes must be inspected by an official referee station and must have a Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-07-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,226
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Stock Engine Replacement

They use the same part number for Camaro, Caprice and some trucks/vans. The camaro "replacement engine" lists 193 swirl port truck heads as possible. The cam used is not listed but overall I would...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-05-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,460
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Stupid question 5.7 tpi

As a resident of Los Angeles, you're not concerned with passing smog?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,493
Posted By chesterfield

Re: diff between 305 and 305 HO

If he's buying generic replacement heads I would assume he would want them to "fit" his intake manifold without wallowing out the 4 inner bolt holes.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,493
Posted By chesterfield

Re: diff between 305 and 305 HO

The casting on your tbi should be 14102187. how do you know what they are selling are the same as you have now if you don't know what you have now? Ask them what casting number they are selling. Post...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,493
Posted By chesterfield

Re: diff between 305 and 305 HO

You should get some casting numbers. The LB9 TPI 5.0 is listed in every RPO list (including "The Third Gen RPO Decoder" offered here at TGO) as an HO motor. So, those heads would fit your TBI....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-20-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 922
Posted By chesterfield

Re: 350 vs 305

"and it has 163k on it but it is still running strong...I have decided to go with the low (34k) milage 305."

You're kinda jumping the gun there. You probably got another 100-200 thousand miles...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-09-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 107,296
Posted By chesterfield

Re: one piece vs. two piece rear main (flywheel)

Well, couldn't you say the same thing for the one piece?
Forum: Engine Swap
07-24-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,040
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Ford 302 in my 3rd gen

In my day I've seen a few ford v8 thirdgen swaps. They were all in the junkyard half finished.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-24-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Opinions needed on engine overhaul

No, if it ain't broke don't fix it. If it doesn't need new rings, then new rings won't improve anything. If it runs like a top, then tearing it down is just inviting problems. Fix the timing cover...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 5,638
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Need a very very quick response!

Like Skelitor said, you have to weigh the pros and cons. If the guy is willing to have you pick it up at his house, then he probably isn't out to rip you off. I'd put that in the pro column.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 5,638
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Need a very very quick response!

This is true. I've taken the position that it is best to proceed with caution and look for the cheap and easy way. i could be wrong. It might be best to grab this deal before it gets away. Dumping...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 5,638
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Need a very very quick response!

Quote : "Too much to list" What the hell does that mean? it means he wants to tell you as little as possible about it. If this guy wants your money and has the receipts, then get him on the phone and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 5,638
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Need a very very quick response!

I'm sorry if this comes off as condescending...but, you are making a rookie mistake. You are breaking rule #1 Don't throw money at a problem. I would rather have a stock 305 with 170,000 miles on it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 5,638
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Need a very very quick response!

He invested $4000 into rebuilding a 305 long block. There's "too much to list." And he couldn't even put a coat of paint on the water pump. "price is not negotiable!" ...ah...ok... He hasn't got one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,968
Posted By chesterfield

Re: More 400 sbc Questions

That looks like the smallest dish. Around 12cc if I remember right. I got a list of them somewhere in storage and I'm sorry to say I won't be finding it anytime soon. I hope someone can be more...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,968
Posted By chesterfield

Re: More 400 sbc Questions

That block was used 1970-1980, so you could have any of the three. Maybe if you can post a pic someone could ID them.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,968
Posted By chesterfield

Re: More 400 sbc Questions

I'm not sure what you mean by bone stock, but I can't imagine anyone competing in anything with a stock 400.



There were three different stock dish sizes depending on what year it was.i can't...
Forum: Exhaust
05-19-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,485
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Exactly how restrictive are the LG4/LU5 exhaust manifolds?

This seemed like as good a place to post this as any of the other threads. This is what the factory L69 pipe looks like when you sawzall it. About 2.125" I.D. I have a set of 14071200 lh and 1407xxxx...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 984
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Do Heads Matter????

882s are 76cc heads. I've never heard of them being used on 305s and they are not centerbolt valve covers. Yeah, the smog police might like the fact that newer heads are used but the L98 heads are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 984
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Do Heads Matter????

But, but, but we're talking California here. 3rd gen l98 heads are centerbolt valve cover. If the tech guy knows his chevys that might send up a red flag that there was an engine swap. Then if he...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 984
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Do Heads Matter????

Don't take a chance. Ported 416s are your best bet.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2010, 12:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 26,805
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Questioning GM"s procedure to adjust valves ???

read this and make your own call

http://www.corvette-restoration.com/resources/technical_papers/Valve_Lash.pdf
Forum: Engine Swap
09-29-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By chesterfield

Re: TPI to Carb, What Distributor

according to Sallee-Chevrolet:

"2) All Roller camshafts are either Hardened Iron core or Steel camshafts which require a hardened distributor gear."

Wouldn't that include the cam from a stock...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-29-2010, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By chesterfield

Re: TPI to Carb, What Distributor

would he need a bronze (or melonized) distributor gear with that?
Forum: Engine Swap
09-26-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,806
Posted By chesterfield

Re: 91 rs 5.0 to 86 L98 5.7 engine

As a California resident are you aware that you cannot legally swap in an older motor? If you do this swap you will have to get it approved by a state referee before you can smog it. The ref will...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-26-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By chesterfield

Re: engine list?

The list would depend on how strictly the smog laws are enforced in your area and how much money you have to spend.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-24-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 777
Posted By chesterfield

Re: How to spend $1500? seeking engine advice

Personally, I wouldn't bother with any non-roller block unless it was an absolute steal. There's just too many roller blocks available out there to settle for less. If you're not comfortable around...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-24-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 777
Posted By chesterfield

Re: How to spend $1500? seeking engine advice

That would be a good choice for a donor....except that the one's I've seen in junkyards are generally worn out, high mileage cars. if you found one in that was in good shape but recently wrecked you...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-23-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 777
Posted By chesterfield

Re: How to spend $1500? seeking engine advice

on the gmpp tbi vortec intake the egr is plumbed into the exhaust manifold from the intake right up front. any smog tech familiar with chevy engines would spot that it doesn't belong on a passenger...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-22-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 777
Posted By chesterfield

Re: How to spend $1500? seeking engine advice

Here in CA he'd be running a huge risk that he wouldn't pass visual emissions inspection. can't swap truck motors into passenger cars. = no vortecs. I'm all for lying to the smog techs but that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2010, 11:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,039
Posted By chesterfield

Re: serious engine assembly issues

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HRS-91164N/

Summit sells Howard's Cam retro rollers for just under $300.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-20-2010, 09:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,242
Posted By chesterfield

Re: wondering if it would be worth it to rebuild my 305

that's what five7kid and I are alluding to. If you put in a 350 with a mildish cam, and drove it to the smog shop when tags were due, nobody is going to know its not the original motor. paint it...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-19-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,242
Posted By chesterfield

Re: 5

In another thread the original poster is looking at buying a carb intake. Any swap with a carb would have to come out of a 1984 and up passenger car. that would leave a carbed 350 from 1984 to 1987....
Forum: Engine Swap
07-19-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,242
Posted By chesterfield

Re: 5

You say you are going to be smog legal. You'd best get a game plan of what you are going to do and what you are going to lie about. It looks like you plan to stay carbed. You could avoid the referee...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,584
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Engine Block Casting Number

To play devil's advocate. "I got this car as a non running car,, has 80's 350 700R4 carburated transplant,," It doesn't say that he transplanted the motor. It says it wasn't running when he got it....
Forum: Engine Swap
06-02-2010, 11:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,349
Posted By chesterfield

Re: 454/t56 and AC

Check again.
http://www.autopartsgiant.com/parts/?PN=5750&N=0&VN=4294967267+4294966993+4294965842+4294965995+4294966352&Nr=AND%28universal:0%29
Forum: Engine Swap
06-02-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,418
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Rebuilding 400sbc need feedback

I'm always willing to defend 882s within reason, but he's mistaken.
Forum: Carburetors
05-22-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 23,135
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Edelbrock 1406 600cfm replacing Quadrajet

may as well. you're already throwing money away.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-25-2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By chesterfield

Re: 400 into 89

That's not a small block Chevy. Its a Pontiac or Olds V8. Not a "bolt in" swap. If its a Pontiac, there's a sticky up there that explains whats involved. You'll have to determine if you can finish it.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-10-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,172
Posted By chesterfield

Re: 406 Swap

did you look at the link posted by built91z28? CSR has an adapter to mate up their mini starter with the staggered pattern block. They sell the adapter separately but I don't know if it can work with...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-08-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,172
Posted By chesterfield

Re: 406 Swap

I stand corrected. that's new to me. I always thought that it was possible with these mini starters. I just figured there wasn't enough of a market for it or someone would have made one. There's a...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-08-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,172
Posted By chesterfield

Re: 406 Swap

I've read on these boards that there is not room inside the t5 bellhousing for a 168 tooth 14" flywheel. So, your flywheel must be a 153 tooth 12.75". Many blocks from the 70s that were installed...
Forum: Carburetors
04-02-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,633
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Loss of power? Carb "loading up"?

Question: Wouldn't it be nice if this was a sticky?
Answer: Yes, it would.

"Pics of the inside parts:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/carburetors/508107-re-building-ccc-qjet.html"
Forum: Engine Swap
03-21-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 555
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Need a Definite Answer(s)

Unlike the LS engines, no Vortec engine has ever been certified for use in a passenger car.
Forum: Carburetors
01-25-2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By chesterfield

Re: searching is no help now its a thread

The only reason you have stated for removing your q-jet is that you have a Holley "just sitting around." Can't argue with that.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2010, 12:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,331
Posted By chesterfield

Re: Engine rebuild... Mechanic BS

Not if a stuck lifter is the only thing wrong with it.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-12-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,958
Posted By chesterfield

re: Where can I get an '88 IROC stock crate motor?

"Flat style lifters."
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