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> Alas, another question., installing the V8 motor... YIKES...
Dr. Roger
post Jul 10 2005, 11:34 PM
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The engine, a 350 SBC, is fully assembled and broken in on the bench. (yes i attached water to the inlets via garden hoses.....)(and, yes, i am partially deaf now.)

Now it needs to be installed.

Obviously the front bar is attached and everything I can think of is attached.

My plan is to balance the engine on my motorcylce jack, slide it underneath the car and start jacking. So to speak..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)

If anyones installed a SBC what are some tricks to making this a little easier than the mess I'll probably make of it?

(IMG:http://motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/jack-studio.jpg)
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post Jul 11 2005, 08:10 AM
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John, I had that same problem with the valve cover when I installed mine, funny thing was, when I dropped the transmission to resolve the clutch issue I had, the engine moved back and was perfect when I put the transmission back in. The drawback to that was the exhaust system was made and installed already and it no longer lined up right. I now have it all back together and everything is fine but if you have it hitting the firewall, try moving the back end of the tranny around and it should line up. I run the tall valve covers to clear the rollers. Short covers were not an option for me.
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