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Daveo76, here's a link I've been saving in case I ever rebuild an engine. He seems to be pretty thorough and has lots of pictures. Maybe it will help. Good luck with the rebuild and keep us posted.
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/restoration/corvette_restoration_updates_engine_transmission.htm
Jim
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/restoration/corvette_restoration_updates_engine_transmission.htm
Jim
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Thanks for the link, eldredjames. Looks like that's a big block, though? Might be useful for some general info, though.
Joel, thanks for the clarification. I just went out and checked to make sure - the 062's I'm using have three tapped holes on both sides. The familiar 3 hole pattern on one side and a slightly different 3 hole pattern on the other side. My original 882's have the one of those same 3 hole patterns, but on the other side they just have one hole that I don't think was used for anything. But in any case - it appears as if there is no way I could install the new vortecs wrong - the correct three hole pattern will be in front on the driver's side (alternator) and in back on the passenger side (lifting lug). I will, however, run bolts in those holes before installing to make sure everything's kosher.... Thanks again for all the info.
1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
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Hey Dave,
cool you want to do the engine yourself.
I also wanted to do mine too. I ended up working with the machinist and helped him put it together. He showed me what to do. My engine ,454 .030 over, was balanced and blueprinted.
I did let him do all the bearing tolerance specs and anything critical. I assembled the heads, put all the pistons and rings in, with him showing me how to position them to get the least blow by.
By doing this he knocked off a bunch of his labor costs and I still got to have a part of engine assembly.
You said your machinist is willing to help, why don't you ask him if you could do the same as i did?
hope this helps!
Joe
cool you want to do the engine yourself.
I also wanted to do mine too. I ended up working with the machinist and helped him put it together. He showed me what to do. My engine ,454 .030 over, was balanced and blueprinted.
I did let him do all the bearing tolerance specs and anything critical. I assembled the heads, put all the pistons and rings in, with him showing me how to position them to get the least blow by.
By doing this he knocked off a bunch of his labor costs and I still got to have a part of engine assembly.
You said your machinist is willing to help, why don't you ask him if you could do the same as i did?
hope this helps!
Joe
Thanks for the suggestion, 68vet427 - I'm definitely going to have him check things out for me, but it might be a little bit later stage. He's already balanced everything and hung the rods and assembled the heads, so I'll put the rotating ass'y in and the cam and then bring it to him to degree the cam and ask him to perform some of the clearance checks. Then I'll bring it home and put the heads on and all the other stuff. I'll probably rely on my books and video for piston ring placement. (and my neighbor). Your project is looking good -- took a look at your pics.
1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
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