My 58 Brookwood

[skymangs]

just ordered headers, but I am always in need of LS headers, if the price is right!

[skymangs]

so about 3pm we switched over to the 58. this is the new Melling LS6 oil pump. then we put an LS1 windage tray, and a 98-00 Camaro pan and pickup on it.

[skymangs]

we noticed that some of the lifters were much longer than others (DOD), so I ordered new LS7 lifters and trays. the white stuff is competition cams assembly lube.

[skymangs]

Made some progress on the 6.2 today, put the timing cover on and head studs in.

[skymangs]

The oil pan bolts and Valve Spring compressor finally came in, now I can install my LS6 Valve springs!

[gigamanx]

That level of engine work is beyond me. Very impressive though. How do you know if you missed a part?

[skymangs]

I just do, I’ve been doing this quite a while. I just know what goes where.

[skymangs]

I know it’s not much, billet oil cooler blockoff. We’re waiting for the new valve spring compressor, the one I ordered the first time sucked!

[skymangs]

our new valve spring compressor came in today. This design works WAY better than the old one! #1 LS6 video springs installed!

[Palf70Step]

Love the 58 year and what you are doing with the ole girl.

[skymangs]

Thanks 58 is my favorite year as well.

[skymangs]

I finally got all the valve springs in one head, These are the good 823 castings with 2.165 intake valves, rectangle intake ports, and D shaped exhaust ports.

[skymangs]

we got the valve springs replaced and the heads on

[skymangs]

1. New head gaskets came in yesterday, so we put the heads on. Put the headers on and pushrods in. Even started putting the rockers on.
2. I bought billet 1.7:1 roller tipped rockers that are stamped LS3
3. The front of the motor

[skymangs]

we got the driver’s bank of adjustable roller rockers in

[gigamanx]

Very cool looking valve covers.

[BlueJeep]

Originally Posted by gigamanx

Very cool looking valve covers.

Agreed! Where did you get those? Most of the "pretty" valve covers seem to omit the oil fill cap, and that's not good for routine maintenance.

[72gmguy]

Watching carefully! I have a 59 brookwood that burns as much oil as it leaks. Planning a 5.3 so I’m excited to see how your project goes. Love those old wagons! Keep the updates coming and thanks for sharing.

[skymangs]

the pitman arm
After removing the old manual steering box
The manual box
The new power steering box, some trimming will have to be done on the sheetmetal

[skymangs]

Here’s engine bay before we started
Here it is minus the battery tray, motor Mount pedestals, and clutch linkage
Tomorrow we’ll work on getting the pedal assy and steering column out

[skymangs]

thank you

[skymangs]

Finally received the correct belt today and installed it
Bolted the fuel rails down
Took out the radiator and prepped the 250 to pull
Did a 1/8 NPT tap for an elbow to route the steam tubes to

[Dieselwrencher]

This is a sweet build and that is an awesome engine! What did you finally figure out on your valve train issue?

[skymangs]

Went back to stock rockers I will do rollers later

[skymangs]

Pulled the old 250/3 speed out. Making way for the LS3!
Empty engine bay. I will be converting from manual steering to a CCP Power gearbox. I will also be converting to dual reservoir power disk up front