Author: GJS

Hi all,

Anyone have a technique for installing the oil seal on the timing chain cover? I know there’s a tool but can you still get it anywhere?

Any pointers are greatly appreciated!

Heres a stupid lil OCD question that I think I know the answer to but want confirmation on:

Battery tray should be body color. Yes, no?

Hey y’all,

Was installing my new timing set on my 383 and according to my FSM and the instructions that came with the set, my timing marks should be at 6 o’clock (cam) and 12 o’clock (crank).
This isn’t the case, I’m clearly at TDC #1 as the rockers are totally unloaded. .. further, the crank and cam are exactly where I left them… ain’t no way the cam rotated 180 degrees on its own.
What do you all think? I rolled it over and there was no interference..

Thanks everyone and best…

383 timing set question

One way out, brother. You stepped out that door.

Rest easy, sir.

Hi all,
I’m anticipating surprises here. I have to drop the pan off my 383. Thus far, I’ve disconnected the Y pipe, which actually gave me precious little more clearance as the driver side inlet to the exhaust rests on the t bar… I know I’ll have to drop the center link off the idler and the pitman… still, looking at it, I can imagine that that won’t be enough.

Any experience with this? Am I being too optimistic in thinking that I won’t have to jack the engine?

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Not mine. Nowhere near a 3000 dollar car but with PW, AC, 8track, 440 its pretty loaded.

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