Thanks for the inputs guys ! Here's what I did. I put a new flywheel on the motor to match the starter I had, it was cost effective. The block does have 3 holes for starter mounting . The way I see it the starter should be able to turn over a 283 even with the smaller flywheel.
Here's today question, its about venting the crank case.
I have the vent cap that is bolted to the back top side of the block, {see pic with no cap installed}. I have a vent cap in each valve cover.
Do I need to keep the block vent or can I block it off with some nice turned aluminum plug . ?? OR should I run the hose that originally came off the block vent to the carb where a PVC valve would hook up ? And what about a PCV valve ?
Here's some pic's.
engine starter combo