Thanks for all the input about the 305. the cylinders look real nice, no ridge that i can even catch a finger nail on. I have yet to pull the bearing caps, but the bottom end looks pretty clean. I plan to use the 350 exhaust mainfolds, and other exterior parts to get a complete engine. these are the parts i plan on new, please give me your opinions on my choices:
Rings, bearings, oil pump, water pump, gaskets, valve springs, push rods, cam and lifters. The machine work I plan is to have the crank checked, the cam bearings replaced, and I plan to lap the existing valves as they look pretty good. The carb happened to be off a 383 Charger, and the bolt pattern is much "wider" than the stock manifold. Is there a Chevy manifold or adapter that will work to put this carb on my 305? Thanks again for all the input on this "Low Buck" project.
I am a Navy man with 4 kids and all the usual bills, so I don't have much money for my "toys" but this project has been so far self paying, as I have been selling parts to make money for the project to pay for itself as much as possible.
I know once I get into the engine and rears it may get more expensive.
Thanks again all,
Garry K
