FGF Advertisement Sponsor

Forums

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 49
N
Member
Member
N Offline
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 49
Hello all;
Well, the car finally is running and passed inspection today smile I replaced the front turn signal sockets, redid grounds, did a bunch clean-up...I'd say she's about 95% done. I am still having issues with the StayFast top I ordered with the one piece glass in the rear. It does not sit all the way down in the well when top down. The upholstery shop said he'd call the manufacturer, and see about adjusting it. But I'm not happy, and if it's not corrected, I'm going to see about getting my money back and getting a different top. I've been so-so with the upholstery shop....

But, in other news...the engine in my ride is really starting to leak more at the crankshaft seal, so it's time to swap the 350 I picked up for it. 4k on the rebuild. I've shot Marvel Mystery oil in the cylinders and spun by hand when it got home. I'm going to do it again prior to swap. But here's my questions:

1. Pull engine only, or engine and trans?
2. My intent is to remove hood, remove radiator, engine fan, and undo power steering pump and set aside. No A/C (yet), so dont have that headache. Undo trans lines of course, oil pressure sender line, fuel lines from fuel pump. Trans bolts from trans bell, and then the torque convertor bolts. Engine mounts...undo headers...then pull. Sound right?
I have one of those adapter plates for the pull, that sits where the carb goes.

I'm figuring one evening to undo everything and prep. Next evening, pull the motor, then swap in the other motor. Third evening to re-connect everything.

Any tips would be GREATLY appreciated! I'd love to start this this week since it wont be hot yet, and my wife will be gone most of the week smile

Google AdSence Sponsor for FGF Forums

Moderated by  Geoff 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Forum Statistics
Forums57
Topics35,534
Posts298,850
Members8,861
Most Online19,810
Feb 1st, 2026
Who's Online Now
2 members (Geoff, Jimc2002), 469 guests, and 119 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
zinger223, MB13, Drevard, LarryK, boomstick08
8,861 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
Geoff 2
Gordy 1
LarryK 1
Top Posters
Bjorn Sefeldt 20,054
Fbody69 14,265
Yellowbird 11,905
68tpls400 10,337
salmon38 7,719
Firebob 7,495
Banshee 7,408
Gus68 6,758
Today's Birthdays
There are no members with birthdays on this day.
Photo Gallery
My latest 67 vert project rust bucket
My latest 67 vert project rust bucket
by Firebob, December 22
My weekend warrior
My weekend warrior
by Two67Firebirds, August 1
Cool dragster
Cool dragster
by Gus68, March 26
67 at Warbird show
67 at Warbird show
by Revvingup, December 31
With the old hood on.
With the old hood on.
by Firebob, July 29
Forum Search
NOTE: Search FGF Forums functions differently than the Search found at the top
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 8.0.0