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Coupeguy2001 · 10-02-2011, 01:06 PM

I got the new engine on the run stand ready to install.
Added aluminum water pump, installed the serpentine belt drive, swapped the carb studs and installed the longer studs , spacer, and carb and air filter stud and K&N filter.
Installed the MSD billet distributor, timed it, and installed old plugs to keep out the dust but who cares if they get broken. Painted the rocker covers with the correct corvette "rocker cover paint". I just wish they were a little more silver. Too bad they are magnesium. IF they were aluminum I would get them polished.
Removed the run stand exhaust, disconnected the run stand battery and fuel supply, installed the truck's fittings in the fuel pump.
Swapped fuel lines.
I use a frantz toilet paper filter, so I installed the fittings and the lines, drilled and tappd the intake manifold for the return oil.
I am running an 89 corvette engine with a water/oil cooler, so ran the tubing for that and the short hoses. If that cooler doesn't do much, I will re-install my B&M oil cooler. I am betting It will be a mother to install next summer when it is 113 degrees outside.
Mounted the knock sensor as a block plug (for when the TPI gets installed), drained both sides of the engine so it will keep the floor dry when I'm installig the engine.
Installed the trans mount on the trans and installed the shifter mount and the linkage.
Drained the overdrive and drained the 4 speed part. Refilled the 4 speed, but will add the ATF when the trans is in for the last time and the trans cooler is connected.
Measured the original drive shaft, and it will fit!
started making the rear axle brake line clips.
I am beginning to think that lightening up the front of the truck only ofset the weight of the serpentine belt system. That stuff is heavy!
The firewall is still curing. I could smell the fresh paint all day.
I still have to buy some headers. The block huggers I have don't fit. so I will have to get rid of those. Too bad, they are brand new too.
Got a new optima red top for it, and set it in the battery box.
I'm thinking I will mount the MSD box on the bottom of the battery box out of the way. I will have to start making those brackets before I put the fenders on.

10-02-2011, 01:06 PM	#53
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I got the new engine on the run stand ready to install. Added aluminum water pump, installed the serpentine belt drive, swapped the carb studs and installed the longer studs , spacer, and carb and air filter stud and K&N filter. Installed the MSD billet distributor, timed it, and installed old plugs to keep out the dust but who cares if they get broken. Painted the rocker covers with the correct corvette "rocker cover paint". I just wish they were a little more silver. Too bad they are magnesium. IF they were aluminum I would get them polished. Removed the run stand exhaust, disconnected the run stand battery and fuel supply, installed the truck's fittings in the fuel pump. Swapped fuel lines. I use a frantz toilet paper filter, so I installed the fittings and the lines, drilled and tappd the intake manifold for the return oil. I am running an 89 corvette engine with a water/oil cooler, so ran the tubing for that and the short hoses. If that cooler doesn't do much, I will re-install my B&M oil cooler. I am betting It will be a mother to install next summer when it is 113 degrees outside. Mounted the knock sensor as a block plug (for when the TPI gets installed), drained both sides of the engine so it will keep the floor dry when I'm installig the engine. Installed the trans mount on the trans and installed the shifter mount and the linkage. Drained the overdrive and drained the 4 speed part. Refilled the 4 speed, but will add the ATF when the trans is in for the last time and the trans cooler is connected. Measured the original drive shaft, and it will fit! started making the rear axle brake line clips. I am beginning to think that lightening up the front of the truck only ofset the weight of the serpentine belt system. That stuff is heavy! The firewall is still curing. I could smell the fresh paint all day. I still have to buy some headers. The block huggers I have don't fit. so I will have to get rid of those. Too bad, they are brand new too. Got a new optima red top for it, and set it in the battery box. I'm thinking I will mount the MSD box on the bottom of the battery box out of the way. I will have to start making those brackets before I put the fenders on.