> yeah! but who needs a old smoking diesel??
>
> Pat 67 Nova SS
> 41 Art Deco chevy truck
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>
> To: "Pat Cossey" <ccossey@seark.net>; "Wayne" <wroworth@tampabay.rr.com>;
> "oletrucks list" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 8:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way?
>
>
> > 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.
> >
> > ----- 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
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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