PCV Location Well ; There's a replacement oil filler cap that has a hose nipple on it , you could use that , look in the oil and radiator cap...
Cheap 235's You've gotta keep beating the bushes ~ how long has he been trying to sell that 235 ? NO ONE is ever going to give him $1K for it ,...
Looking Good ! So what's not to like ? . Are those '56 Chevy Car hubcaps ? .
Looking Good ! I always use the rope seals but if there's a neoprene one , I bet it dribbles less....
Running If the rear main leaks , be sure it's not the oil pan gasket as that's easy to do wrong , as is the rope typ oil seal . Replace the...
Obtw : Just in case anyone was wondering , once again it was the # 2 spark plug that's totally oil fouled , I used my War Surplus Dental Picks to...
Well ; Don't you have another old SM420 to yank the rear housing off of ? . that crack is a serious thing , you cannot have it brazed , I'd not...
Crankcase Breathing Yes, there is still way too much oil spray flying 'round there . Look at it this way : GM first inverted the baffled Road...
$$ Woes Boy howdy are you ever preaching to the Choir on this ! :rolleyes: . Never the less , doing it 1/2 way , always comes back to hault...
Engine OVERHAUL O.K. Bill ; Please notice I didn't say ' rebuild ' as that's not often necessary , these engines were designed to have the...
I Pulled TheTrigger And ordered up a Phoenix Transmission rebuilt th350-C with 1,500 RPM lockup torque converter just now . I can hardly wait...
Posative Crankcase Ventiation You'll find you use less oil than now if you move the PCV Valve up to the intake manifold , there's WAY too much...
?? Did I do bad again ?? :rolleyes: . When I was much younger ,I was hated by all wives because whenever I showed up , hubby / boyfreind...
HEI Install Just remember that the oil pump drive slot can be tricky to line up , beware of the dizzy stopping 13M or so too far out ~ . Keep...
Morning Bill ; FWIW , I don't know why but the 1957 Passenger car 235 is the very highest production full pressure 235 engine Ive ever seen ~ I...
Oil Sludge This is fairly common , old sludge from cheapo paraffin based Motor Oils . It's why it's so important to always do HOT oil changes...
Cleaning O.K. then ; Get a gallon of gasoline and pour it in , swish it 'round a LOT , then tip it out onto an old white towel.... If...
HEI = Perfect Dwell Yep ! . Just for grins , I hooked an old Dwell Meter to a GM HEI and guess what ? 33° on the money ! SWEET ! :D .
Diagnosis No need to tear it down , just remove the drain plug & drain it into a clean drain pan , lay it over on a slab of clean cardboard and...
Input Shaft Lube If you must , ensure it's a tiny bit of grease else it'll sling off and get on the clutch & cause clutch chatter..... :eek: .
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