Let the tinkering begin...
#1
Let the tinkering begin...
Hello all! I am looking to start a priority list for tinkering with my 1968 Rocket 350 (and tranny). I plan on doing the following (one step at a time of course, as money allows):
Water pump
Timing chain, gears and cover
Harmonic balance
4bbl carb and intake manifold
Dual exhaust
Transmission swap (current 2 speed jetaway for maybe th350)
Engine dressing (valve covers, air cleaner, etc.)
Can you all help me find a place where I can buy the right parts (at a fair price) and maybe which of these should be done first? I know this is preference mostly, but some things are best done in a certain order?
Thanks for the help!
Water pump
Timing chain, gears and cover
Harmonic balance
4bbl carb and intake manifold
Dual exhaust
Transmission swap (current 2 speed jetaway for maybe th350)
Engine dressing (valve covers, air cleaner, etc.)
Can you all help me find a place where I can buy the right parts (at a fair price) and maybe which of these should be done first? I know this is preference mostly, but some things are best done in a certain order?
Thanks for the help!
#3
Rockauto is a great resource for standard parts. Intake and carb can be had through Summit or Jeggs reasonably or perhaps someone on here has them. The trans and exhaust can be separate projects, but all the other items are actually better if done at the same time. When you pull the intake you can inspect your cam, lifters and rocker assy's and replace if necessary. Timing chain requires the removal of the water pump, harmonic balancer and the cover. I'd throw in a new thermostat also. If the balancer is good just put it back on. This also would be a good time for new belts and hoses. And the dress up stuff can be installed upon reassembly.
#4
Rockauto is a great resource for standard parts. Intake and carb can be had through Summit or Jeggs reasonably or perhaps someone on here has them. The trans and exhaust can be separate projects, but all the other items are actually better if done at the same time. When you pull the intake you can inspect your cam, lifters and rocker assy's and replace if necessary. Timing chain requires the removal of the water pump, harmonic balancer and the cover. I'd throw in a new thermostat also. If the balancer is good just put it back on. This also would be a good time for new belts and hoses. And the dress up stuff can be installed upon reassembly.
#5
No, cams can be pulled with the engine in the car. Lifters and rocker assy's are very small and getting access requires the intake manifold to be removed. Your cam is probably fine, but to remove it you just have to remove the radiator and grill to gain room to slide it out.
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