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  1. RanchWelder

    305 SBC vs 6.2 Detroit: Which would you rather?

    We should defer this discussion to where it belongs: Life Expectancy of a duramax?? https://www.duramaxforum.com/threads/life-expectancy-of-a-duramax.3698/
  2. RanchWelder

    350 vortec 5.7 lower intake leaking vacuum?? Help please

    Suppose the Summit picture shows the bolts too, so YES, they might come with bolts now? Yes, Vic Heinz has merged and Mahle is selling the same plastic gaskets, at 2 different prices, and neither one comes as metal. Maybe Fel-Pro bought the dies to press the steel version? Never got a straight...
  3. RanchWelder

    350 vortec 5.7 lower intake leaking vacuum?? Help please

    Are you messing with us? It took me a solid week to read through dozens of threads to order that set and find the recommended part number for the Vortec Fel_pro number. Had to waste money on 2 sets of plastic gaskets before I got the correct set. 1 came with the Mahle Master rebuild kit...
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    350 vortec 5.7 lower intake leaking vacuum?? Help please

    Clean the heck out of the EGR circuit all the way through the manifold, if possible. I can confirm the bolts are not torque to yield. It is imperative to use the factory bolts with a stud tip, not threaded tip. This stud bottoms in the holes to prevent crushing of the plastic. However, when...
  5. RanchWelder

    350 vortec 5.7 lower intake leaking vacuum?? Help please

    Here's your intake set with Steel Mani Gaskets with thr Nitrile Rubber surrounds. This might be what CalSgt is speaking about. These are known to seal much better, especially on Edelbrock manifold conversions. It comes with stuff you might want for your engine to seal up, like it or not...
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    6l80e to np205 brace

    Wow CalSgt, you just made my mind bend. Just need to move my Gen 1 SBC forward with mounts to save my driveshaft relocation issues with my 4L80E swap. Now I need to find some adjustable motor mounts or fab plates to move my engine foreward and use my 2 new electric fans from the K2500 parts...
  7. RanchWelder

    New guy here!

    It's very nice condition. Welcome!
  8. RanchWelder

    Saying goodbye is hard to do. SHE'S GONE, and Im feeling it.

    Those heavy door bring back memories. I'd be surprised if the door harness was not wired for electric locks and you could add them with new panels, if you wanted to. If you own a dog, it will lock you out at the grocery store. (Several times a year). It is very clean, really. Gut the...
  9. RanchWelder

    Need Wiring picture.

    Search my sig for all the photo's of tools and pictures of the electrical work I use for examples. Spend the time to wire it clean. Try the newer braided wire loom systems from Amazon, which split long ways and wrap up around the wires and make it easy to open the loom whenever you want to mod...
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    Saying goodbye is hard to do. SHE'S GONE, and Im feeling it.

    Great Video, Great Soundtrack! Sad days when you have to get rid of the hardware. Let's see some pics of the 80Z?
  11. RanchWelder

    New build advice

    I'm swapping a 700R4 for 4L80E with either NP208 or NP205 into my 87', using the Gen 1 format. The drive line mods you select and the shaft issues you overcome could be very handy, so I do not screw things up. Don't have anywhere near your wallet. Please share your mistakes, so I do not have to...
  12. RanchWelder

    Hello. And weight Q for title in Texas.

    Hello.
  13. RanchWelder

    It’s a disease

    O'l Yeller!
  14. RanchWelder

    Engine won't get up to temp

    Double verify the routing on your pump, engine block and heater core is correct. Here's a thread to put your mind at ease regarding low engine temps in general. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/problem-solved-why-is-my-motor-running-cool-help.807371/
  15. RanchWelder

    Light white smoke and backfire at high RPM or under load

    In any event, my initial perception, you are trying to build a "simple restoration on a budget"; seems like it might have been spot on?
  16. RanchWelder

    Light white smoke and backfire at high RPM or under load

    Honing is not generally done with the engine installed.
  17. RanchWelder

    Light white smoke and backfire at high RPM or under load

    Every engine rebuild should include a new highly polished oil pump, in my opinion.
  18. RanchWelder

    Do I need an Alternator upgrade?

    Upgrade it, along with all your wire sizes. Defeat wire corrosion by improving the dismal engineering of a 5 year lifetime warranty wiring system. The guys advising you to leave it alone drive their trucks for trash day once a month. Climate, temperature and the age of your 16 gauge corroded...
  19. RanchWelder

    Cam Grinding Service

    Cam hardness and where did your cam come from? Why it matters: Please watch the entire video to get the secret sauce... the issue is run-out, from various manufacturer's. That means the top face is not aligned with the bottom face or the concave cut into your lifter face is wrong. It also...
  20. RanchWelder

    Light white smoke and backfire at high RPM or under load

    Good News. It's tough to gauge what level of experience in these threads. Recommending parts and service tips without burning somebody with a tight budget can easily happen. You'll never have to guess about any engine you install ever again. Merry Christmas!
  21. RanchWelder

    Light white smoke and backfire at high RPM or under load

    Do not be afraid of the case hardened Melling Stock cams! There's millions of them and they work. If you try to out smart the General with aftermarket on a low dollar rebuild, you will lose... Send a reasonably good OEM cam to be re-ground to your machinist's recommended profile, or ask if...
  22. RanchWelder

    New truck

    Are you going to cut the frame? Or extend the cab? I'm corn-fused... Edit: I should have said swap the cab. Pardon me for mis stating the swap options.
  23. RanchWelder

    Light white smoke and backfire at high RPM or under load

    You will do well to ask your machinist to verify your intake manifold is not warped before you just bolt everything back together.
  24. RanchWelder

    Cam Grinding Service

    Check the video out.
  25. RanchWelder

    New truck

    Now the work begins... What do you have in mind?

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