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**CUSTOM/10** · 03-02-2014, 10:14 AM

OK..... Time to get motor-vated !!! I need to get the motor completed and between the rails. This is what I'm starting with: full roller vortec 383 4 bolt long block with comp-cams equivalent to GM's Hot Cam in it.
This is how I received the motor from a friend in trade for labor helping him build his truck. From here I need to verify a few things to determine what I need to finish it up. I have been told this cam needs 1.6 rockers to get the most out of it, and it looks like the heads were machined for the larger springs, screw in studs and the push rod openings enlarged. So at this point I know I need 1.6 roller rockers, push rods, screw in studs, timing chain cover.

I have the flex plate, oil pan, in take, carb, balancer and distributor !
It's been a few years since I put a motor together so any help would be much appreciated !

03-02-2014, 10:14 AM	#267
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,797	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) OK..... Time to get motor-vated !!! I need to get the motor completed and between the rails. This is what I'm starting with: full roller vortec 383 4 bolt long block with comp-cams equivalent to GM's Hot Cam in it. This is how I received the motor from a friend in trade for labor helping him build his truck. From here I need to verify a few things to determine what I need to finish it up. I have been told this cam needs 1.6 rockers to get the most out of it, and it looks like the heads were machined for the larger springs, screw in studs and the push rod openings enlarged. So at this point I know I need 1.6 roller rockers, push rods, screw in studs, timing chain cover. I have the flex plate, oil pan, in take, carb, balancer and distributor ! It's been a few years since I put a motor together so any help would be much appreciated ! Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 03-02-2014 at 10:53 AM.