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Willow Grove, PA - USA
Joined: 10/27/2006
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray Coupe LS4 454 Dark Brown Metallic with Deluxe Saddle interior
Well, over the long weekend, I decided to get started on the big blocks partial "freshening up" and detail...
The insides of the engine were very clean, no sludge anywhere and a lifter valley you could eat from.... the heads were very clean too.... after 90k miles, this kind of amazes me..
The outside of the engine is grimey, so a degrease and detail is in order... also replacing all the hoses while I am at it...
The reason I decided to go through all this was I had a real cranky lifter and wanted to install a larger, but not stupid larger camshaft.... while at it ill install new valve seals, timing chain, water pump intake manifold and so on...
one thing that has been a great help is my camcorder... i been taping most of my progress, which will help in the reinstallation of parts.
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Jim,
Anthony
Be sure to bag and tag all of your bolts, and make any notes that will help you remember their order. Pictures (or your video) are a must.
Be prepared for "while I'm here." It's very easy to expand your project past your original ideas & budget.
Good luck,
Anthony
I'm into two years of "while im in here". 
And I still am nowhere near where I want the car to be!
And I still am nowhere near where I want the car to be!
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Willow Grove, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray Coupe LS4 454 Dark Brown Metallic with Deluxe Saddle interior
Already had a issues with "while I am here", power steering pump looks a wreck as does the hoses, so while at it, I might as well rebuild the steering cylinder too.....
ziploc bags and a good permanent marker are good friends to have!
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Willow Grove, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray Coupe LS4 454 Dark Brown Metallic with Deluxe Saddle interior
Yeah, I can show had bad I wrecked the radiator while trying to remove the fan shroud...
Ill work on some pics, but clueless on how to post....
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Willow Grove, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray Coupe LS4 454 Dark Brown Metallic with Deluxe Saddle interior
Oh geez, you guys were right..... a lot of "while I'm here" things going on...
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Moses Lake, WA - USA
Joined: 4/16/2005
Posts: 2134
Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
I love the "while I am at it". When I did my interior it seamed that I was ordering new parts every day cause I found something else I wanted to do. The engine is on my todo list but it might be awhile before I start. My current projects have to do with the house
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Oh I forgot, yes please post pic's when you have time
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
I spend more time under the hood than in the driver's seat!! 
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