'83 Regal V6 to Truck Chevy 350

[Texas82GP]

Take out number 1 spark plug put thumb over hole hand turn over engine you will feel the air pushing out, when it stops you just passed TDC by a hair. Put the distributor in with the rotor pointing to the number 1 spark plug.

When you go to start the car and it back fires through the carb you are 180 degrees out.

You can pull off the drivers side valve cover and watch the valves to make it a one shot deal.

Hand turn over engine? Stick finger in spark plug hole and crank engine over with remote starter switch (hot to coil disconnected). Oh! My finger! Just kidding. My dad used to have me stick my finger in the number 1 spark plug hole while he cranked the engine over with the key. My finger has never been smashed. Even when I was a little kid.

 

[AlabamaHit]

Me and the boys got the motor in today! ome to find out my cherry picker is for 4bangers? or something! I don't know. but it was hard as hell to get in becasue it didn't reach out far enough. lol

 

[TURNA]

Nice!!!

Glad you didn't paint it purple!

 

[406 Monte]

Where's the balancer? Been easier to put on with the engine on the stand IMO

 

[AlabamaHit]

So another question guys. I bought this radiator
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/carquest-radiator-433162/12030863-P
I looked it up for a 79 Malibu with 350.

Did i not buy the right thing? It don't fit very well....Or is not fitting great normal for these swaps?

 

[Texas82GP]

So another question guys. I bought this radiator
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/carquest-radiator-433162/12030863-P
I looked it up for a 79 Malibu with 350.

Did i not buy the right thing? It don't fit very well....Or is not fitting great normal for these swaps?

You probably just need the shroud and cushions to match.

 

[AlabamaHit]

You probably just need the shroud and cushions to match.

Imma check into that right now. Thank you for that info.