Olds 350 Rocket Overhaul..

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GMNorway

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Hi all GBody fans.
Thougt i would share some pics an progress on my engine overhaul..
the engine is a 72 350 Rocket with 7a heads and cast iron inlet. The bore is standard. It's a low CR engine.

The engine will now be azid washed and sent to be bored.
 

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GMNorway

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Block is now stripped for all parts, and is ready for a bath and .030" Bore as soon the Master engine rebuild kit is arrived.
The 7a heads are being cleaned and is ready for some port work soon :)

Thats all for now.. :)
 

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Mathematic

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that baby looks nice....how much is this rebuild gonna set you back? are you doing it yourself?
 

viera

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Jan 29, 2011
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thats the same engine i just got too. i can wait to start mine. keep us updated 8)
 

GMNorway

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Doing most of the work myself :) With some help on the way.. ;)

But not shure of what type of Walve springs and rocker arms to use, new original ones ore the set from Comp Cams :?
 

Camshaft

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GMNorway said:
Doing most of the work myself :) With some help on the way.. ;)

But not shure of what type of Walve springs and rocker arms to use, new original ones ore the set from Comp Cams :?

If you're changing the cam to a hotter grind, use upgraded valvesprings. They're not too expensive but they're a worthwhile upgrade for durability, especially at higher RPMs.
 

GMNorway

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What type of springs do you recomend ? Spring Load, brand etc?

Crank is now on the way for undergrind, to fit cheby rods and flat top pistons.
Will soon start to teardrop the heads and grind the inlets..
and then the block will be get a 040 bore :)
 

GMNorway

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Bougt this engine about two weeks ago for 350 bucks.. Low milage.. Got to hawa a 350 in the car wile i'm rebuilding the the other engine..

finished cleaning it today, will start to prime it and paint it gold tomorrow, put on the headers, edelbrock carb and and all the newpainted axternal parts :)..
Cant wait to get rid of the dull 260 :D
 

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GMNorway

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New painted :)
 

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