Engine swap diary

[Stewart G Griffin]

The left side head has been removed.  Everything looks ok, but if my builder's square is straight, then the head is definitely warped at least .005".   Hopefully, i will have time this weekend to remove the right side head.

[Ben_Greenberg]

The left side head has been removed.  Everything looks ok, but if my builder's square is straight, then the head is definitely warped at least .005".   Hopefully, i will have time this weekend to remove the right side head.

Post up some pics if you get a chance!

[Stewart G Griffin]

The left side head has been removed.  Everything looks ok, but if my builder's square is straight, then the head is definitely warped at least .005".   Hopefully, i will have time this weekend to remove the right side head.

Post up some pics if you get a chance!

i will post some pics as soon as i can, but they won't be pretty.   i pulled the right side head on sunday.   The whole engine probably needs a complete rebuild---hence my decision to install the 4.3 v-6 that's been sitting in my garage for all these months.   i'm not sure if i want to put in all that effort to rebuild the 305 (even though i love it) when i can get a brand new 350 for $1500.

[Ben_Greenberg]

i'm not sure if i want to put in all that effort to rebuild the 305 (even though i love it) when i can get a brand new 350 for $1500.

That's fair. Definitely makes a difference on whether you would enjoy pulling the thing apart and building it back up or whether it's the cruising around in your truck that you enjoy.  Either way keep us posted!

[Brocksdad1]

Is the 305 advantageous in any ?

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[Stewart G Griffin]

Is the 305 advantageous in any ?

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i can't think of any;  i just loved this engine--it was so dependable and really it would still be running if i didn't overheat it.  i've had 305's and 350's and i think 350's are just more versatle---more power, mpg about the same based on my experiences.  You can get a new 350 for about $1500 so i'm not sure if i even want to mess around rebuilding the 305.

[Stewart G Griffin]

Not good:

i decided to take the right side valve cover off of the v-6, because something just didn't seem right and here's what i found (i'm still in shock):


Now, the engine did run good--i heard it run before buying.   Do i trust the guy?   Maybe so-so, maybe he didn't know either as he bought the truck to part it out.

Now what?

A REAL "rice-burner" eh?

[Stewart G Griffin]

i'm thinking i might just go with a new crate 350 and be done with it.   

[bd]

Not good:

i decided to take the right side valve cover off of the v-6, because something just didn't seem right and here's what i found (i'm still in shock):


Now, the engine did run good--i heard it run before buying.   Do i trust the guy?   Maybe so-so, maybe he didn't know either as he bought the truck to part it out.

Now what?

A REAL "rice-burner" eh?

See what happens when you buy parts made in China?   

[Stewart G Griffin]

Installed new fuel pump.

Removed rice () from cylinder head (still shaking my head over that one)

Installed breather in right side valve cover;  The engine came with two---one in both valve covers.  i wonder who worked on this engine.........?

Ordered both fuel fitting to connect fuel pump with custom carb to pump line;  stock V-6 pump to carb lines are hard to find and ordered TDC finder from Jeg's.

i am going to try to do 2 things per day with this engine as i need it running asap.

[Ben_Greenberg]

Installed new fuel pump.

Removed rice () from cylinder head (still shaking my head over that one)

installed breather in right side valve cover;  The engine came with two---one in both valve covers.  i wonder who worked on this engine.........

That's so crazy! Good luck with that project!

I've got lots of electrical odds and ends that weren't taken care of from my trucks PO. Not to mention all replaceable maintenance parts were never touched. All bushings are original and falling apart. I've got lots of projects ahead to get my truck to where I want it.

But for today. I washed my truck today since out here in Indiana we have some unseasonably warm weather.

[zieg85]

Maybe the rice was added in the attempt to hide oil consumption (leaky valve seals)  I heard of differentials being filled with sawdust to quiet them down...

[roundhouse]

Is the 305 advantageous in any ?

God,Family,Fishing,Cardinals baseball,Chevy trucks

i can't think of any;  i just loved this engine--it was so dependable and really it would still be running if i didn't overheat it.  i've had 305's and 350's and i think 350's are just more versatle---more power, mpg about the same based on my experiences.  You can get a new 350 for about $1500 so i'm not sure if i even want to mess around rebuilding the 305.

I didn't know you could overheat a 305

All the demo derby guys use em cause they will run a long time without water


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[roundhouse]

Not good:

i decided to take the right side valve cover off of the v-6, because something just didn't seem right and here's what i found (i'm still in shock):


Now, the engine did run good--i heard it run before buying.   Do i trust the guy?   Maybe so-so, maybe he didn't know either as he bought the truck to part it out.

Now what?

A REAL "rice-burner" eh?

Rodents maybe?


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[Stewart G Griffin]

Is the 305 advantageous in any ?

God,Family,Fishing,Cardinals baseball,Chevy trucks

i can't think of any;  i just loved this engine--it was so dependable and really it would still be running if i didn't overheat it.  i've had 305's and 350's and i think 350's are just more versatle---more power, mpg about the same based on my experiences.  You can get a new 350 for about $1500 so i'm not sure if i even want to mess around rebuilding the 305.

I didn't know you could overheat a 305

All the demo derby guys use em cause they will run a long time without water


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i think it was a bad overheat situation last summer. That kinda messed up the engine.  i kept driving it and stupidly put up a grill block that was too big.  i was late a few times to work and hammered it.  So i think it was a combination of all three with the major overheat last summer doing the most damage.