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Old 04-14-2013, 11:29 AM   #1
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1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

Thought I'd post a few 305E pics since you don't see em every day.

Blew head gasket 2012. There was enough cylinder ridge to warrant rebuild. I just did head because I didn't want disabled truck in garage.

Hope to complete lower half soon.
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Old 04-14-2013, 11:35 AM   #2
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

Bronze guides, shaved heads, cleaned rockers, etc.
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Old 04-14-2013, 11:38 AM   #3
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

verified oil flow
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Old 04-14-2013, 11:41 AM   #4
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

I might be a weenie but those 305 V6 heads are heavy
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Old 04-14-2013, 11:45 AM   #5
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

Not the best spring compressor but it worked.
DE1607 looks about right to my eyes.
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Old 04-14-2013, 11:55 AM   #6
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

Installed and tested the heads.
Runs good; still has personality and drinks too much.
I am servicing short block now.
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Old 04-15-2013, 01:25 AM   #7
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

Opted for a short block that was rebuilt by machine shop but never installed.
To be safe I tore it down to check critical specifications.

BTW: Drain the oil before flipping block.
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Old 04-15-2013, 01:27 AM   #8
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Crank grease was thick but still wet.
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Old 04-15-2013, 01:33 AM   #9
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

Crankshaft is huge and weighs a ton.
Bore starts at 4.25"
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Old 04-17-2013, 12:06 AM   #10
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

I used inside and outside micrometer to check cylinder wall clearances and bearing clearances.
These pistons have 4 ring grooves.
Two pictures of oiling slot which is under oil ring.
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Old 04-17-2013, 12:11 AM   #11
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Pistons in 305E V6
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Old 04-17-2013, 12:22 AM   #12
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

Of course its heavy I read it weighs about 800 lbs and lucky for me it failed in the truck I got for free otherwise it wouldn't be my free truck.
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Old 04-17-2013, 12:45 AM   #13
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All the galley plugs came out pretty easy except the big one. Broke a 1/2" bolt. Finally came out after I melted wax into threads. looks like machine shop didn't remove rear plugs.
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Old 04-17-2013, 12:55 AM   #14
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

This is what gets trapped in rear galley plug pockets.
There is no flow in this pocket and some don't bother to clean.
Don't forget galley plug hidden by distributor; thankfully it came out w/ mild steel 5/15" square bar.
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Old 04-17-2013, 01:06 AM   #15
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Of course its heavy I read it weighs about 800 lbs and lucky for me it failed in the truck I got for free otherwise it wouldn't be my free truck.
Wow. People
I was starting to feel like Wilson.
Can't beat a free.
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Old 04-17-2013, 09:35 PM   #16
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Cleaned all important threads w/ tap and die.
Dirt or burs can affect torque specs.
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Old 04-17-2013, 09:39 PM   #17
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Cleaned w/ pressure washer and detergent after rag clean.
Payed attention to debris in cooling channels.
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Old 04-17-2013, 09:42 PM   #18
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Failed deck blind plug may cause 305E heating issue so I replaced.
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Sharpened razor frequently to remove burrs and avoid scratches.
Made hone depth gauge w/ tape to avoid breaking stones and damaging bores.
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Old 04-17-2013, 10:19 PM   #20
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

Thanks for the write up. I have always been curious about these motors but most people say it's a boat anchor.
I know where there is a really clean 66 with this motor. The owner says he dropped a bolt down the intake manifold and it has been sitting ever since(6 years that I know of). Maybe he will sell it to me one of these days?
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Thanks for the write up. I have always been curious about these motors but most people say it's a boat anchor.
I know where there is a really clean 66 with this motor. The owner says he dropped a bolt down the intake manifold and it has been sitting ever since(6 years that I know of). Maybe he will sell it to me one of these days?
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I've always enjoyed driving the 305 V6 GMC.
I like the sewing machine sound of the solid lifter engine.
Proved to be more durable w/ less maintenance than all our other 60's vehicles.
Loves to cruise at 70mph.
Satisfying torque.
Not for the races though.
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Old 04-18-2013, 09:27 AM   #22
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

Such a cool write up!
You explain and show everything so well, makes me tempted to think I could do this!

I am ready to see more
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Old 04-18-2013, 10:38 AM   #23
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

Very well done thread. Now how about some pics of the truck
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Old 04-18-2013, 10:45 AM   #24
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Re: 1966 GMC 305 V6 Service

Measuring deep cam bearing clearances is difficult w/ inside micrometer.
Need special equipment to verify cam bore alignment.
As a minimum verify lubed cam rotates w/o excessive drag and check end play.
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Old 04-18-2013, 10:54 AM   #25
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Cleaned cam w/ kerosene. WD40 to avoid dry spots.Assembly lubed distributor gear,bearings and lobes on first 1/4th shaft then began install. Lubed remaining bearings and lobes during install to minimize mess. Used coat hanger to balance cam.
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