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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 22 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 22 | Hey out there,
I originally posted back in the Fall and then thought it best to clean and remodel part of my barn before I started this project. The old engine is just worn out. My new engine is a later model but I don't know what year yet. I haven't decifered the engine code yet.
As far as skill level goes, I'm pretty green. I just love old cars and trucks and now I have the time to start this project. Also, I have a ten year old son and I am looking forward to sharing the experience with him.
So far we have disconnected all the wiring and removed the front fenders in one piece. I have a couple of buddy's that will be helping out from time to time and they helped with the first steps.
I have taken some pictures, just haven't learned how to post them yet.
Any helpful advice and past experience will be greatly appreciated. I am very much looking forward to this project and sharing the experience here on Stovebolt. Thanks in advance for you advice and help
Ronnie Ray
Last edited by Peggy M; 06/24/2024 6:01 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | Get us some more information about your truck and the engine you plan on installing into it. Then we can give you some good advise. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 22 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 22 | I just checked the engine codes GM 376 9716 is a Chevrolet 1958-62. One of my buddies that knows a fair bit about things mechanical has said that he thinks this engine is in pretty good shape and should run just fine.
My 10 year old, Clayton James and I are currently building an engine dolly. We got the plans from Stovebolt. As soon as that is finished we can pull the old engine and transmission. This has been a slow process, but one of the main points is to share this process with CJ..
I guess I need to learn how to post some pictures so i can show you guys what I haven goin on.
Ronnie Ray | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 22 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 22 | What are the little flame things to the right of the topics.
RR | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 217 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 217 | Buy a service manual if you don't already have one and follow the procedure. Disconnect the tranny from the bell housing and lift the motor without that extra weight. I've read on this site that the motor alone is about 600lbs. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 | Yes, the old stovebolts are heavy engines. | | |
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