I say again!! send me that old wore out two bolt knocker I`ll set you up on
something
Pat 67 Nova SS
41 Art Deco chevy truck
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
To: <wroworth@tampabay.rr.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 8:33 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way?
> Wayne:
> 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 with good low-end torque are
> 4-bolt mains and they tend to last longer.
>
> If you want peace of mind, have the money and like 'turn-key' (someone
else
> does the work), I'd go with a 383 CID crate motor. Many vendors sell them
> (GM, Edelbrock, Summit, just to name a few). There are several variations
> on the crate motor, carburated, fuel injected, high torque and etc (most
> advertise they run on pump gas [no premium]). Sounds from what you plan
to
> do with your vehicle it would be nice to have a new engine with a
warranty.
>
> My 2 cents, I'd peddle the 400 and stick in a crate motor with some guts
and
> a warranty. Whatever you do, have fun and good luck!
>
> Carl Ham
> '56 Chevy TF Stepside
> Pontiac, IL
>
>
> >From: "Wayne" <wroworth@tampabay.rr.com>
> >Reply-To: "Wayne" <wroworth@tampabay.rr.com>
> >To: "oletrucks list" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way?
> >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 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
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