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You know I was talking about the dowel holes. Heres another idea, if it is the dowel holes, just change the bell housing. I had that happen to me when I changed my engine on my 76 Capri. The 2.8 engine was the same one in a pinto, but the bell housing was different. I blew a clutch every 4 days for 3 weeks. then went to a trans shop and found out it was a difference. One more thing, did your torque convertor give you the 3 clicks when you pushed and turned it? You know so it sits flushed inside the trans? I have one more person to talked to, he works at Rotex in Gardena, they sell rebuilt starters, alternators, etc etc. I want to see what he thinks.

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Thanx VDog! I do have a 307 and 350 sitting in the garage. I'll have to check them both out. If they are garbage then I'll be sure to take you up on your offer. I'm sure I can use the 307 heads on your 283.

As with anything, it is really a question of time and money. I don't have either right now.

I'll have to wait until my Christmas vacation before I can tear into this job.

Dano

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I might be able to help you out on the flywheel! Let me check my stash.
Dano

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VDOG, sounds like we need a couple of engine swapping parties!

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Any and all help is greatly appreciTed
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Dano thanks for looking but im gonna put in a new flywheel. I ded dont wanna have to change it again!! So i wanna be sure thats not he reason. If anyone knows of a th350 that works let me know.i def wanna swap the tranny.
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LOL!! Your right Lee. Im picking up an engine stand tomorrow for the new truck. My plan is to drive it to the next CPP meet.


I will ask around and see if I can come up with one. I have a 200r in the new project, which im pretty sure im not going to use. Just cant give you the history on it yet.

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http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...214808850.html



http://ventura.craigslist.org/pts/3194616906.html


http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/3124500285.html

Looking out for you my friend.

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The 200r4 is the same length as the 350? Hmmmm..... Tranny upgrade?
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Thanks for the links vdog i actually saw those today. Im kinda holding out for a friend that may have a rwbuilt tranny for 200 bux. But if he doesnt come thru in the next day or two ill be looking alot harder
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I'm thinkin' of going to the th-200r4 myself.

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The 200r4 swap does sound very interesting. Just dont know all the details. And i really hate those damn tv cables
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So that what this cable is coming through the floor. Chances are great that im seriously NOT going to use this transmission. I will keep you guys posted.

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Thought I posted everyone, here is one more. Sorry Randy. This is one badass truck you have.

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Hey vdog i think i see your prob . Hahahaha!!!what truck is that in?
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Thats in my new project, 68 GMC shortbed stepside. It was going to be a stickshift.

On another note, talked to a friend of mine who owns a shop and has a few hotrods around. He asked what year engine it was? He mentioned that once you figure out the year, then get the starter and flywheel for that year engine and stay away from Kragen/O'Reily starters. I know your from LA, Rotex is on 140th and Western Ave right before Rosecranse. I would get one from them once you know what you have. The 350 in my garage, when I ran the numbers for engine size, it comes up a 327/350, either or.

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I usually go to a starter place in Compton to rebuild my starters. They're pretty good, but I may have to try this place you're talking about. I'm not too far I'm on 49 and western. Def gonna check it out. Oh yeah good news today, I worked on my truck during lunch before I called the tow truck to come pick it up. And pretty much gave up after lunch but half an hour before I got out of work I decided to give it one last try
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I turned the flywheel manually to several different locations and tried the starter till finally it grabbed enough to start my truck! So I drove it to la no tow truck needed!! Felt good to get it back home without a tow. I pride myself in almost always getting my cars/trucks home under their own power!!!!
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I know the block numbers are located on top behind the drivers side head, any other spots I can look for the numbers on the block
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Congrats on getting it running back on its own power. Driver side behind the head is the only spot. If your engine is not up against the firewall, you can look down and use a flashlight to see the numbers.
The pic is not the best example cause the heads are removed.
Also, the engine in my garage is another 327, not a 350.

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Thanks vdog , yeab my engine is pretty close to the firewall . Cant see tbe numbers from above. Guess ill do the old tracing paper and pencil trick. Couldnt get the whole number last time
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That might work.

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So here's the victim. Left work and came to my parents house and pulled the tranny. Fluid smells bad! The guy I was getting the tranny from sold it before o picked it up so I'm still looking for one ,gotta get a new flywheel tomorrow too. Then see whats up with the starter. The flywheel is worn pretty good on the starter side. Hope I fix this problem
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Thinking I'll put an indicator on the flywheel once I torque it down to be sure it true.
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Was the starter disengaging after you would start the truck? If it doesn't disengage completely, then the starter cog will run along the fly wheel and wear both out.
Dano