Slow going on the engine install,,, I just came in from the shop..7 straight hours with no break... nothing went right, nothing bolted back in on the new motor... Seems like GM Small Blocks are not all the same,,, My motor and mid mounts bolted right up to the motor but when we dropped the in the motor was not in the same location, it was lower and at a slight angle.. I called places and was told the 3 motor mount bolt pads on each side can vary ir to 1/4 " as that factory allows that much tolerance (rubber mounts are forgiving) but solid mounts are not.
Headers would not fit, just a bunch of problems,,,
But now the motor and headers and all is in and correct now...
Tomorrow I need to install the radiator and fan, check all oils and fluids, change rear gear, drain fuel cell, change fuel filter, gas up and test run engine.. then load the truck and trailer, then load the car. hmm sounds simple ??
If all goes well and I don't pass out from exhaustion, I hope to be at Maxton by Noon on Friday.
Charles