I would wait until I heard back from the machine shop in regard to the
engines current bore and if it would need to be bored further. If it's
already bored and needs more then I would scrap it out. If it was me, I
would build one of my 350 4-bolt main small blocks with a mild cam, Fulie
heads, aluminum intake, 4 barrel carburetor, recurved hei and headers.
Joe
> [Original Message]
> From: Wayne <wroworth@tampabay.rr.com>
> To: oletrucks list <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Date: 9/4/2003 3:31:29 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
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