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"..... he is not real keen on me buying one use tools......"

Tell him you'll need it for the NEXT swap too. :LOL::LOL:

Barb, you'll find the oil sender located at the back of the block a little towards the passenger side, below the intake approximatly here.
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180 is good and up to 210 is acceptable on these. For oil I like to see a minuimum if 15 PSI at a slow hot idle and you will probably see 40-50 PSI at 2500 rpm.

Barb you just kind to go into it with the right attitude…….that at least the first pair of rear tires are kind of sacrificial. :3dSMILE:

I wouldn't worry about it Barb. Even short headers or open manifolds will prevent cool air from warping a valve, I've done it for years on a multitude of engine and never had a problem. Where I...

Great Barb, should be moving under it's own power before too long.

Alumiseal (SP) works sometimes (provided the hole isn't too big) and doesn't seem to plug up the cooling systems.

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Hang in there Barb, so far you've done great for your first major swap. One thting to remember for you this is a hobby and as such something that you should ENJOY doing, not something you HAVE to do...

Barb, when you get around to it check with either MTS or the Cad company both have the correct plugs. They go in dry (no set up time), and you use a SMALL socket or bolt to drive them in.

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My 2 cents Barb, if you have spark and fuel, re-check the firing order. Remember the Cadillacs have 1,3,5 and 7 on the PASSENGER side and 2,4, 6, and 8 on the Drivers side, and it's not the standard...

You'll get it Barb, and as mentioned it will be worth it.

"..... but i did find out i have to redo my mounts so more of a delay....."

Welcome to the wonderful world of engine swaps.

I've done enough swaps over the years I've lost count and these...

Barb was you Monte HEI or points.

If it was a points set up, just extend the wire that originally connected to the external coil to the coil on the caddy engine (+ side of the Coil).

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You're getting there....going to hear it run this weekend?