302 for Smithkid

[Luva65wagon]

I take a lifter and place it in a little can with oil (I have special little stainless cans we used to use at work), chuck up a push-rod in the drill press, and using the drill press as a press, I "exercise" the lifter plunger in the oil until all the bubbles stop. Usually takes a couple minutes per.

[SmithKid]

Today, I finally got back to my engine (i've been off doing a bit of fishing). Got the engine mostly back together the last couple of days and then realized I was looking at the intermediate shaft for the oil pump still on my work space. Got it installed and put the pan on again, then after the intake manifold was on, I decided I couldn't wait to see the rest of the bling. So, with a little time doing the mock assembly, I took a couple more pictures. Now I guess I'm ready to pull the 289 and spend some time under the hood doing some clean-up, like Roger "TAUGHT" me to do.

[Luva65wagon]

And you were an awesome student.
That mill is gonna look quite at home when it's in there. Engine out next week?

[BillP 98201]

Looks great Gene. Thats gonna look great under the hood!

[doghows]

Let me know when. I will bring the sawzall!!! Just kidding this far into the game you would have to use a grinder it is a bit cleaner!?!
Looks great can't wait to get to that point with mine.

[falcon cobra]

Gene, is that motor going to fit with those hedders ? ..jh

[doghows]

That is why I am coming with the sawzall!!!!