Today I reinstalled the intake manifold, carb and air filter. The JEGS debacle that got me to buy a 7111 instead of the 2711 I wanted has worried me since day one about being too tall for a GBody. It Fits! It is very, very snug however and there is no room for the hood blanket. I removed mine because it was a dusty mess and I did want this dropping on my engine. The hood closed but unless this is the smoothest engine in history, it will no doubt contact the hood. I'm going to look for a narrower air filter An inch would make a difference. While I was rejoicing, I buttoned up the engine, putting on the valve covers, and the pulleys. The next step will be to get the vacuum lines on, the fuel line to pump, and then to the carb, the alternator, and power steering brackets. It looks like my clutch fan may be too long to work...grrrrrrrr....2 steps forward and 1 step back, but even a little progress is progress. I'd be happier with the 2711 I wanted!
shortly after install, and has been dead since (locked up). I don't know why the clutch semi-engages because it's unplugged, but I do not need it seizing up and taking out the serpentine. So, I ordered a new one, and I'll leave it sealed until I get the rest of the system gathered. It'll just have to be an expensive idler pulley until I replace everything......AGAIN!
