T350 Service

[Pope Downunder]

I'm in the process of removing the motor and box from the pickup to make way for the new engine.  The box is fine, with less than 7000 miles on it from a rebuild, but I wondered whether it could be serviced whilst it is out.  If this is feasible, I will be able to just refill with oil and drive.  I presume it isn't a good idea to turn it upside down; so I planned to set it up on a stand.

The new motor isn't finished, but it shouldn't take long; fingers crossed.  I have a few small jobs to do., but really the pickup is still fresh, and showed no real problems.

The 283 was never fully rebuilt and has been a problem from day#1.

The new engine is a late 283 block, bored .040" and fitted with 307 pistons, and a SJ 327 crank, 'fuellie' rods and #462 Fuellie heads and Corvette valve covers.  It should be around 313ci, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.