Big block guys, help me out here

[Wumbo]

Yeah but they were drinking.

 

[Blue Ox]

Factory cab mounts. Cabs never been off. Never felt the need to change them, since they look fine.

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There's something very appealing about that truck. Can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something....

 

[Wumbo]

There's something very appealing about that truck. Can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something....

Thank you.

 

[Wumbo]

Am I crazy to think that I might be able to pull the bellhousing and clutch with the engine?
Remove the slave cylinder, remove 4 bolts, and support the gearbox?

 

[bucket]

Am I crazy to think that I might be able to pull the bellhousing with the clutch?
Remove the slave cylinder, remove 4 bolts, and support the gearbox?

I've done it that way before... just can't remember if it was in a square or something else.

 

[Wumbo]

That might be the ticket.

 

[Shorty81]

There's something very appealing about that truck. Can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something....

Yes, I agree too. Darn good looking truck. .....yes yours too Ox!!

 

[Wumbo]

Yes, I agree too. Darn good looking truck. .....yes yours too Ox!!

Thanks!

It's a labor of love. Heavy on the labor.

 

[Wumbo]

October 2019:

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[Shorty81]

Thanks!

It's a labor of love. Heavy on the labor.

I'm not against modified trucks, but....sometimes there's nothing like a stone stock GM truck.

 

[Wumbo]

I'm not against modified trucks, but....sometimes there's nothing like a stone stock GM truck.

Same here. Wanted to keep it 100% stock, down to the emissions equipment.

Broke an AIR injection tube last time I pulled the engine, so ditched that whole system. And the low compression 265hp 454 is sooo underwhelming.

Decided to build a 9:1 compression 468 with 2.19/1.88 oval port heads and Lunati roller cam. I had a set of Eagle H beam rods laying around, so went ahead and used them. Didn't see the point of H beam rods with a cast iron crank, so I bought a Scat steel crank.

But I painted the engine black, so it looks stock, except the stainless hardware and aluminum timing cover.

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[nvrenuf]

@Wumbo which cam? Hydraulic?

 

[idahovette]

The 2,19s and the 1.88s make a WORLD of difference, it really wakes up the big blocks, especially with the right cam

 

[Wumbo]

@Wumbo which cam? Hydraulic?

Yeah, hydraulic. This is my daily driver, so I kept it mild.

https://www.lunatipower.com/voodoo-retro-fit-hydraulic-roller-cam-chevrolet-big-block-262-270.html

Voodoo Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller Cam - Chevrolet Big Block 262/270
Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller Cam. Very strong increase in low RPM torque and power. Works well with OEM style injection, great inboard/outboard marine cam for economy and sking.; Advertised Duration (Int/Exh): 262/270; Duration @ .050 (Int/Exh): 211/219; Gross Valve Lift (Int/Exh): .550/.550; LSA/ICL: 112/106; Valve Lash (Int/Exh): Hyd/Hyd; RPM Range: 1400-5400

 

[Wumbo]

The 2,19s and the 1.88s make a WORLD of difference, it really wakes up the big blocks, especially with the right cam

That, the 3 angle valve job, and undercut stems should all work nicely together