1994 K1500 Suburban 4X4, Another SBC Bites The Dust

I have the newer servo motor style, but I think I paid closer to $100. for the kit at the GM parts counter.
I'll check into it, if you like.

Grumpy said:
" actually very stable on dirt."
without a doubt!
that's because once its resting on your engine cranes lower frame after the wheels sink into the dirt! its damn hard to tip or move!
unfortunately ..BEEN THERE DONE THAT TOO MANY TIMES
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Yeah Brian. Take the casters off and it will slide along like skis on snow! :D
 
Loves302Chevy said:
I have the newer servo motor style, but I think I paid closer to $100. for the kit at the GM parts counter.
I'll check into it, if you like.


Yeah Brian. Take the casters off and it will slide along like skis on snow! :D
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I want to add Puentic air tires of some sort onto my Engine hoist cherry picker.
But when I put my Trans Am back together it must be low profile as it is now.
The car sits naturally very low, low center of gravity for superb high speed handling above 100 mph.
 
The actuator on there is fine.
Napa warranty was 1 year.
Its been on there since 2012. Never failed. When I need 4wd High or 4wd Low, 10 seconds later it engages positive every time.
 
87vette81big said:
But when I put my Trans Am back together it must be low profile as it is now.
The car sits naturally very low, low center of gravity for superb high speed handling above 100 mph.
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The same with my TransAm. I have to jack up the frame to get the cherry picker under and I have to lift
the front end with my back just to get a hydraulic jack under.
 
I spent a good part of the day scrubbing parts clean with Solvent & a Solvent Brush.
I pulled the crankshaft out of the replacement TBI 350 Shortblock.
Did that removing all Rod caps and pushing each piston & rod assembly to TDC.
Then removed the main caps.
Lifted the Crankshaft Straight up and out.
Cleaned the crankshaft.
Then went to my Bud Steves Machine shop this evening.
He micro polished the Crankshaft Msin & Rod Journals.
In the morning I will Micrometer check the Crankshaft.
Measure & see what I have.
I have .001" oversize Main & Rod Bearings.
If all checks out OK Then I will assemble the shortblock.
Then Complete the Valvejob myself.
Goal is to have my Suburban running and Driving again this Friday night.
 
Grumpy, this would be a great place to post some links about mixing STD and .001" oversized
bearings to dial in closer to ideal oil clearances.
 
The Shortblock is built.
I stopped last night after installing the Cloyes street roller TBI timing chain set and tin timing cover.
Oil pump is on. Melling M55A Z28 oil pump.
Mains & Rods checked out with .0015" running oil clearances.
Vandervell bearings are high crush style.
Everying must be spotless clean.
Should see 80-100 psi hot oil temps with this engine and 10w30 oil.

Didn't photigraph.
Measured and worked yesterday.
Its a Tricky procedure dropping a crankshaft back in with rods & pistons installed.
I used rolled up shop towels to hold Rod forks where I wanted.
Eyeball.
Drop crank in slowly & rotated to clear at same time.
Impossible to photograph.
Working alone & take somebody else to shoot the camera.

I have lots of experience so I can pull it off.
 
Install the Rear Main seal assembly this morning & oil pan & Harmonic balancer
1-piece rear main.

Then get the valvejob done.

Goal is to drop the engine in tomarrow.
 
Thrust end play checks out at. .004".
Nice mint undamaged crankshaft.
 
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The Last job I had to rebuild a Cummins M11 Diesel in the Dirt too.
In an International Tractor.

The dirt is actually damp. No dust.
Getting it done.
 
Engine Torque Specifications
Model Torque Specifications
Engine Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications for GM 5.7L-350ci-V8
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
30 Ft-Lbs
360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Connects: Bell Housing To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: 1/1(100%)
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
7.5 Ft-Lbs
90 In-Lbs
10.17 N-m
Connects: Bell Housing Cover To Bell Housing
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
7.5 Ft-Lbs
90 In-Lbs
10.17 N-m
Connects: Carburetor To Intake Manifold
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
35 Ft-Lbs
420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Connects: Connecting Rod To Crankshaft
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - 11/32in. Bolt - Rod Cap
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
45 Ft-Lbs
540 In-Lbs
61.01 N-m
Connects: Connecting Rod To Crankshaft
Years: All Vote Record: 1/1(100%)
Note: Chevy Small Block - 3/8 in. Bolt - Rod Cap
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
75 Ft-Lbs
900 In-Lbs
101.69 N-m
Connects: Connecting Rod To Crankshaft
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - 7/16 in. Bolt - Rod Cap
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
75 Ft-Lbs
900 In-Lbs
101.69 N-m
Connects: Crankshaft To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - 25-50-75 Step - Not Outer Bolts
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
65 Ft-Lbs
780 In-Lbs
88.13 N-m
Connects: Crankshaft To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - Outer Bolts on 4 Bolt Cap
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
65 Ft-Lbs
780 In-Lbs
88.13 N-m
Connects: Cylinder Head To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: 3/3(100%)
Note: Chevy Small Block - 25-45-65 Helical Sequence
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
20 Ft-Lbs
240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Connects: Distributor Clamp To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
20 Ft-Lbs
240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Connects: Drain Plug To Oil Pan
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
35 Ft-Lbs
420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Connects: Engine Mount To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
20 Ft-Lbs
240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Connects: Engine Temp Sensor To Intake Manifold
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
20 Ft-Lbs
240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Connects: Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - 30 Ft-Lbs on 4 Inner Bolts
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
60 Ft-Lbs
720 In-Lbs
81.35 N-m
Connects: Flywheel To Crankshaft
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - Blue Loctite
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
30 Ft-Lbs
360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Connects: Fuel Pump To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
7.5 Ft-Lbs
90 In-Lbs
10.17 N-m
Connects: Fuel Pump Plate To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
33 Ft-Lbs
396 In-Lbs
44.74 N-m
Connects: Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head
Years: All Vote Record: 1/4(25%)
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
7.5 Ft-Lbs
90 In-Lbs
10.17 N-m
Connects: Oil Filter Adapter To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - 1/4in. Bolt
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
13.5 Ft-Lbs
162 In-Lbs
18.3 N-m
Connects: Oil Filter Adapter To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - 5/16in. Bolt
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
20 Ft-Lbs
240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Connects: Oil Gallery Plug To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - Oil Gallery Plugs - 1/4in.
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
7.5 Ft-Lbs
90 In-Lbs
10.17 N-m
Connects: Oil Pan To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - 14 bolts - 1/4in.
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
13.5 Ft-Lbs
162 In-Lbs
18.3 N-m
Connects: Oil Pan To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - 4 Bolts - 5/16in.
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
65 Ft-Lbs
780 In-Lbs
88.13 N-m
Connects: Oil Pump To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
35 Ft-Lbs
420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Connects: Pressure Plate To Flywheel
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
30 Ft-Lbs
360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Connects: Pulley To Crankshaft
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - 3 Bolts
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
50 Ft-Lbs
600 In-Lbs
67.79 N-m
Connects: Rocker Arm Stud To Cylinder Head
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
22 Ft-Lbs
264 In-Lbs
29.83 N-m
Connects: Spark Plug To Cylinder Head
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - 13/16 Spark Plug
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
15 Ft-Lbs
180 In-Lbs
20.34 N-m
Connects: Spark Plug To Cylinder Head
Years: All Vote Record: 0/1(0%)
Note: Chevy Small Block - 5/8 Spark Plug
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
35 Ft-Lbs
420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Connects: Starter To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
30 Ft-Lbs
360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Connects: Thermostat Housing To Intake Manifold
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
6.25 Ft-Lbs
75 In-Lbs
8.48 N-m
Connects: Timing Chain/Belt Cover To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
20 Ft-Lbs
240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Connects: Timing Chain/Belt Sprocket To Camshaft
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - 3 Bolts - Red Loctite
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
5 Ft-Lbs
60 In-Lbs
6.78 N-m
Connects: Valve Cover To Cylinder Head
Years: All Vote Record: 1/1(100%)
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
60 Ft-Lbs
720 In-Lbs
81.35 N-m
Connects: Vibration Damper/Hub To Crankshaft
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - Center Bolt
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
25 Ft-Lbs
300 In-Lbs
33.9 N-m
Connects: Water Adapter/Connector To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
30 Ft-Lbs
360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Connects: Water Pump To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type: Dim: Length: Head: Grade:
40 Ft-Lbs
480 In-Lbs
54.23 N-m
Connects: Windage Tray To Engine Block
Years: All Vote Record: Vote
Note: Chevy Small Block - Red Loctite

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Its important to look up specs.
Tuned Port Corvette short blocks are almost identical to the Throttle Body Truck Engines.

Interesting that interference valve job angles are used on my 1987 Corvette 350 TBI engine.
 
Working on the Cylinder heads for the replacement Suburban TBI engine.
Grinding the Valves now.
Cleaning up nice.

The 193 Heads are strange.
Definitely designed for Torque.
Pictures on Net don't show the Pinch point.

Running 2-3 days behind.

Valve guides are in good shape.
Unlike used Vortech heads I have seen prior.
 
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