The Jalopy Journal
Thanks for all the help everyone. Just an update. Mainly settled on just that the radiator was not up to snuff to handle the 350 from the tired...
thanks for the comments. Triggered my memory that I have a portable blower that should push some volume.
Rings are Moly
yes. All accessories direct bolt on including the belt which looked pretty new.
I believe I installed correctly mainly because they say this side up right on them. That being said the holes are symmetrical front and back when...
was a long. Heads installed. No cooling issues with radiator/pump that were reused. Intake gaskets came with the kit. Felpro non gasket sealant...
Pops suggested the same thing. Thermostat was good, but removed it anyway and tried without it. No change.
Alright so plan of action, thanks for all the advice. drop the hoses and drain system. Check status of coolant. drain oil. Check status of...
[ATTACH]
Temp gauge is reading 240+. Did not measure independently. Def steaming. Using coolant. Cap is old school ford cap with wings. No pressure...
in the driveway parked. Just started it up. Running between 2000 - 2500 rpm as per instruction came with the block. Started spewing after a few...
will do! Checked TDC with a position stop. Balancer mark was dead on between the two stops. Stabbed on compression stroke. Totally positive I got...
is that timing with vacuum hooked up or no? What I timed 10/34 was before adding vacuum advance. Just confirming so don’t screw if up. Thanks!
Hmm. Seems like water is circulating (e.g top hose heats up. Can see coolant flowing in when cap is off). How would one diagnose if this is the issue?
Maybe? That’s what i hoped leaving the cap off would solve before shooting 2 feet out and dumping about a gallon of coolant. I’ll try the raising....
Alright guys need some help have a T bucket. Pulled a really tired 283 and put in a new 350 block. Edelbrock 2101 intake. 1406 carb. Same...
Thanks all!
Hi guys. Am completing a 350 swap for a beat 283 in my inherited t bucket. Just noticed these holes on the block as I button up the new block....
You can get into a great 3d printer for cheap. It probably wont do what you are thinking out of the box, but a great way to get experience....
Ok cool that it's not needed so I can get car back together, Weird to include directions for it when it's not even in the package, and to include...
So, got a new set of points for the 283 sbc. Came as a kit with the condenser. In the kit was a capsule of lube for the cam rubbing block. They...
Yep, so measured the voltage while running. Getting 5 volts to the + coil. Removed the second ballast at the coil, now at low 7s while running.
Tank access via Barrel
Yep, I closed one idle screw on each of the 4 carbs, and use the other to adjust for idle. Got it dialed in ok, starts right up and pulls hard...
I powdered coated mine at home with a chrome look powder + clear. Used the Eastwood gun. Holding up after year and a half. A little discoloration...
Nice intake. Feel your pain. Have the same with a 283. Have the highest power valves I could get, and have only 1 of 1 idle vales open in each...
OK, so have been going through my T Bucket and cleaning up things as I go. Figured I would look into the wiring under the seat, as there was a...
Thanks Guys! Will give a look.
giving it a one bump chance :)
Have a T Bucket with a 283. Been tooling around the past year rebuilding the carbs, dong body touchups etc. since it came into my possession. But...
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
