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08-15-2009 06:30 PM #1
can 350 internals go into a 283? oil pump,distributer, heads and valves?
well, I have a 350, 78 engine, has 882 heads, this thing was a nightmare. bored 30 over, freshly rebuilt by a moron. head gaskets leaked oil and antifreeze, and there were lots of problems, i took it out of my 67 pickup i got for a deal. heard something that sounded like metal hitting the oil pan. when i took the engine out I found what looked like 2 keyway locks in the #8 cylinder. tore the block down found a crack in the block next to the lifter section at the # 4 cylinder at a water jacket. so i am getting a 283 from my uncle who has it just sitting around. i want to put my 350 parts in it.my 67 pickup came with a new cam kit with a 490 valve lift.(brand new kit all in unopened boxes) i want to use it.also want to use the 882 heads on the 283. if possible. i want to use the distributor(looks new) the intake(edlebrock aluminum) and a 7 quart oil pan, also a new high volume oil pump. if possible (stretch) .. the 4 bolt main bearing caps to convert on the 283. i really want to use the heads, heard they were powerfull numbers on them. not concerned about boring the pistons. 283's are pretty snotty engines. i never built one before. just want to know if my 350 all new parts will work, i didn't buy them, i got a good deal from someone who wanted it out of their garage.i apprecate the help!!
Good to have her home finally, still need to go back and give her another polish after messing with the engine stuff. Made it up to Idaho. Also a local show.
New guy from Utah.