Frame on? Resto?

[IDIBRONCO]

Always just RTV. A gasket will cause a leak sooner or later (probably sooner). remember to put some RTV on the washer for the balancer bolt too. There's some from the factory so I assume that oil will seep past the washer if you don't put some back. Don't overtighten the top two and the bottom two water pump bolts. They just go into nutserts on the back side of the front engine cover. That's about all of the cautionary things I can think of tight now.

 

[Ilovelamp]

Thanks alot @IDIBRONCO. And the top and bottom two middle water pump bolts need silicone right. I'm debating buying a new balancer. There's a large line cut in it from the seal.

 

[Garbage_Mechan]

If there is a groove in the seal surface there are a couple fixes. There is a wear ring for the seal surface (can’t recall if it comes in a kit with the seal) or just set the seal at a different depth so it misses the groove.

 

[Ilovelamp]

If there is a groove in the seal surface there are a couple fixes. There is a wear ring for the seal surface (can’t recall if it comes in a kit with the seal) or just set the seal at a different depth so it misses the groove.

I'm hoping I can, I put the seal in the front cover with rtv before I cleaned and inspected the balancer. We'll see though. Worst case, I buy a new seal and move it I guess

 

[IDIBRONCO]

And the top and bottom two middle water pump bolts need silicone right.

Yes. I believe that you can get a kit with both the sleeve and the seal. I may be wrong on that one. You can buy them separately though. People seem to have good luck going through NAPA. Rock Auto may list them too. You can always install the engine with out the balancer and install that later.

 

[Ilovelamp]

I was wondering about the sleeve. I've never had to use one.

 

[Ilovelamp]

My first attempt at zinc plating and yellow chromate, turned out nice except for some crystal formation. Gonna have to turn it down some I think.

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[Ilovelamp]

Turned out much better tonight!

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[subway]

not much to say but the progress looks great!

 

[Ilovelamp]

not much to say but the progress looks great!

Thanks man!

 

[Ilovelamp]

Much improved!

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[Ilovelamp]

Got a little bit done. Night shift is kicking my a$$.

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[Kizer]

Really looking good! Lots of good work...

 

[Garbage_Mechan]

Our two projects are so close to the same and close to the same progression wise it’s unreal. I’m painting the frame right now, doing cab mounts, my ac box is off, front end off haven’t set the engine back in yet. You are moving faster I believe.

 

[Garbage_Mechan]

I hear you about night shift! Done it for years- shop manager garbage truck fleet.
Spent the last several months trying to straighten out body and mind.....