Sean Buick 76
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Hello......where do I start. Hello my name is...
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C1500KID
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Newbie aswell i second this question i have a 98 305 where do the bolts go and what engine stand do yall recommend ? Just pulled yesterday
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dragon30073
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I used the transmission bolts that mounted the bell housing to the engine as a reference. I hand threaded 1 bolt in and when it stopped I marked with electrical tape. Then I added 1" shank length to clear the back of the engine and the plus the thickness of the metal from the engine stand mounts. Bought some extra washers in case the bolts were too long. And bought some bolts based off that. ACE has 1" shanks steel that were perfect. I'll add a picture but idk if it will help. And yes take the flywheel off first. My bad hehe.
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dragon30073
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Another update: dropped block, heads, pistons, and crank off at body shop. They did confirm crank is toast so yay. Also, in post #30 the piston picture with half of it being shiny, that's because it was making contact with the head. That's piston #2 which the crank journal was worn beyond spec. Also found some other things: timing cam gear was cracked and chain was 1/8" beyond spec. Also, while removing the torque converter from flywheel I could hear air pushing past the rings into the oil pan area. This motor was on the way out. Not sure if the running out of oil exasperated the problem or not. Machine shop said 3-4 weeks on hearing back from them. So probably work on dash and welding support brackets on crossmember back together.
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I did the lmc dash on my 88 k1500, no complaints but if you end up going this route, save your old dash until the new one is in as you will need the screws, clips,etc
dragon30073
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Well......I got the block and heads back. Ran short on cash for the moment to complete getting parts. Still need new crank along with engine kit. Oh and I haven't done anything else because it's hot and I had a motorcycle accident. I am ok, just a sore shoulder which is healing nicely.
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