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'65 "Step Van" will have either a 230 or 292 in there.
Through '62 for US vehicles. Some overseas models went up to '79 and Checker used them up through the later '60s. Toyota built them under...
Looks a whole lot like the 5spd in my friend's Ranger pickup with a 2.3 motor.
Since the factory version with 2-4bbl and that cam was 240hp, I'd guess 'maybe' 240 to 250hp with PERFECT tune and headers.
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I'd ask around and find someone who has the tools and EXPERIENCE to do this job right. If you're lucky they'll let you watch how its done. NOT...
What is the 'pad' code on the right front of the block. Some of the '512' blocks are worth serious money to a Corvette restorer.
Looks like an episode of "Cops"..... :D
What caused "what"? Sounds to me like everything you said is normal. If you're talking about a couple of 'nicks' on one bearing, happens all the...
One of the $3 led flashlights.... really. Duct tape it on.
Identified as Hubert Platt in previous posting........[19212]
Yep, another cheap ass ORANGE filter.
A "D" decodes as '58 '60 283 Powerglide 2bbl car and truck.
That's odd..... they look to have the same paint job.
Looks like Rockauto.com has FelPro brand for $36. Might even call a dealer, I don't think GM brand is much more.
Mercury marine...........? Would explain funky water jackets and restricting flow.
Do the new heads have pushrod guide plates? If they don't, you need 'self-aligning' rockers.
I think you'll find that you have to remove the transmission. The fork has to move 'inward' and the bearing/fork would hit the input shaft before...
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