Hot Rod Forum banner

What to do to a 350 before installation?

803 views 4 replies 5 participants last post by  bullheimer 
Replace the rear main,if it is not leaking right now,Murphy's Law states that it will within the first 100 miles.Put a new input seal in the trans if you pulled the torque converter.These two suggestions may not be necessary to some.But it is a good practice to avoid breaking them apart anytime soon.Other than that do as Poncho said.Clean it good,sand any flakes off before you paint it that way they do not cause your new paint job to peel. Might as well throw in new timing chain.That way YOU know they are new.At the cost it is not prohibitive.Will save you from having to lean over the front and work around the radiator.Inspect the flywheel for cracks between the holes and around the bolt pattern.Get a case of Lite and a good friend to come over and be the "Let it down a little" guy.Make him take pictures also.Find a good channel on the radio and you should be set.
 
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top