An update on SunnyD.

[landon1]

when you pull your cam, your lifters would fall through the bottom, which isn't a big deal i guess, especially if you have your crank, rods, etc. removed. i don't remember how i got mine out, but they weren't too difficult - i think i just reached with my finger and pushed them up through the lifter bore, even with the cam in. idk when they started the plastic gear, but my 76 motor had it - maybe started in mid 70s, and may have just been a big block thing...not sure. should have a pretty good lil 318 when it's done

[Smellslike1974]

when you pull your cam, your lifters would fall through the bottom, which isn't a big deal i guess, especially if you have your crank, rods, etc. removed. i don't remember how i got mine out, but they weren't too difficult - i think i just reached with my finger and pushed them up through the lifter bore, even with the cam in. idk when they started the plastic gear, but my 76 motor had it - maybe started in mid 70s, and may have just been a big block thing...not sure. should have a pretty good lil 318 when it's done

Yeah me and a friend tried getting I think two out but they would stop at a certain point.i figured when the cam was out i could get them,id just rather get them out before then.They are bothering me.hahaha.Any ideas for engine prep for paint?

[landon1]

everyone has their opinion, and i still have none on paint prep for an engine...on mine this time, since everything was out, i used brake/parts cleaner on everything that wasn't hot-tanked along with lots of passes with different wire wheels on drills to get all the old paint and grime off.

[Smellslike1974]

I figured that because not every engine is in the same condition so one idea wouldn't work with every engine.

I just spent the whole day cleaning the block on both sides.There was some sort of what seemed to be body mud splattered a little on one side ,but whats weird was it was painted over by the original paint.I got it all off it was just weird.After cleaning that i notice my block is banged up pretty bad,broken pieces off some of the ears and just battle scars everywhere.hahaha.Ill post pics later.

[Smellslike1974]

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[landon1]

you could pull a "me" and start getting everything painted - i had everything painted up apart, unlike most who paint after assembly. mostly because i wanted to do it that way and partly because i had 3 months to burn waiting to get my block and crank back

[Smellslike1974]

you could pull a "me" and start getting everything painted - i had everything painted up apart, unlike most who paint after assembly. mostly because i wanted to do it that way and partly because i had 3 months to burn waiting to get my block and crank back

I was thinking that...I have never painted an engine before Im not sure what is a better method,i suppose its personal preference.

[landon1]

yeah, idk...i figured i'd have much better coverage being able to move the parts and get into areas i otherwise wouldn't be able to (like between the w.p housing and timing cover, under the intake...)...main difference is that you can actually tell where my gaskets are i guess instead of being covered with paint, but nothing real noticeable. i took up 6' or so of a 15" deep shelf or so of all my painted parts waiting to go on...dad wasn't too happy about that - now it's stocked with spray paint, oil, etc.

[Smellslike1974]

hahaha yeah.My dad has done all of this stuff before so Im basically letting him school me through.(although somethings i want to make sure just in case,he hasn't done an engine since the 70s )Any way i was thinking it may be better in the long run painting it disassembled,because if you painted it all together you would risk chipping paint taking the engine back apart,correct?Ill have to look up some painting tips.

[268RTs4me]

Its looking good, takes time and alot of labor, but well worth it.

[Smellslike1974]

Made a quick list today.Winter is going or has gone away so garage time is possible.

Its amazing hwo everything typed in text doesnt even hint how much work it really is.

As far as right now as soon has i get my head springs to match the cam I will start going down this list like building a model.

assemble engine
ex manifolds or headers depending
paint engine/intake/trans/other stuff
install drive train
install other stuff,alternator/s pump,ac,radiator blah blah blah
redo wiring and or fix
run what wires i can
make battery tray
start it with fingers crossed?
restore door hinge,install door hinge
disassemble driver door
patch driver door
assemble driver door
install driver door,lol
patch driver floor
TAKE ALL THE JUNK OUT OF MY CAR!
Find a windsheild
patch front fenders
patch quarter panels
patch door jamb area
patch trunk area
primer all the above
clean inside
sand floor
primer floor or line it with whatever.lol
same with trunk ^
find or make headliner
find rug
install interior
re glue dash cover
install fenders
run the rest of the wires(radio and miscellaneous)
install or replace bulbs
install rear bumper and valance
put front spoiler on front valance
paint it
install front valance on car
install other panels (light bezels,bumper cover peices)
create 318 badges,ITS NOT A 360!
install vents and badges on hood
install hood
redo hood pins correctly!
redo grill
install pins and grill
install windshield(if i have one by this step,hahaha)
install wiper motor/blades
decide what wheels i want on it
install wheels

cant really think of anything else....
anyone have any ideas on what I should change.What i wanted to do was install the engine and get it movable,then start the body work.

[landon1]

just fyi, i got a brand new windshield for mine just calling to an auto glass place - cost me $120 installed i believe