Almost finished!!
Got the timing gear cover off out to find that when it was rebuilt 4000 miles ago they installed a new aluminum gear. That was nice so i reused it and kept the other new one i just bought along with the thrust plate for my 261 build I am also currently doing.
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/mazdacub/1949%20Chev/IMG_2871.jpg[/IMG]Pulled the old lifters and push rods and swapped out the bumpstick and replaced with the new one. Installed the new lifters and rods. Was going to do the springs but something did not look correct with the spring tool i bought. before i opened it i knew it was for a rocker and stud setup. Looks like the old springs will be used for a bit till i have an excuse to remove the head one day.
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/mazdacub/1949%20Chev/IMG_2872.jpg[/IMG]Most of the job on this project was spent on my back under the truck cleaning the old gasket material from the block and installing the oil pan. What a pain in the [censored]!
Today is oil day! going to fill her up and prime it up nice and good and reinstall the distributor.
Also waiting for a crankshaft drilling / tap kit and I can finish the install.
