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one quick quest. and I'll be out of iyour hair:

I have a 40 over 350 fresh build has not been fired since out the shop. flattop pistons, flattappet cam,and lifters,and self alining flattappet rockers, vortec heads and will have edelbrock 750 carb. with edelbrock performer rpm intake. what oil should I be using for breakin? I have no idea what to look for I was told something aboujt zinc content but someone please enlighten me. I'm ready to start oiling and priming the engine.

taonindo

i use valvoline non senthtic...sinthetic??? lol nope i cant spell it. i dont like multi wieghts but they are ok. after a couple of hours i would change the oil. never heard of any problems from changing the oil too often.

budget builder

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Some quik pics of my baby. and thank you for the quick resoponse.

FNFAL308

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Here is a link with good info on oil. Even though it is at a motorcycle site it discusses oil formulations.

http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/moto...to/mc_oil.html

Pretty much don't get a cheap oil. When I worked at Exxon Port Allen Lubes plant (in the lab) there was a regular grade that had less additives in it as compared to their HD grade. The cheaper was also marketed under the Dollar Store brand. I also tested some Pennzoil and it compared to the HD grade. Usually an oil graded for diesel engine use is HD. Multi-viscosity oil is a good thing and is recommended by all manufacturers that I know of.

budget builder

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ohh crap I messed up and now I need more advice. I can't remember how to attach the serp assem. I mean that i cant remember where the bolts vs. the studs go to hold it all togeether. YES I am a rookie and where do I order a smog ddelete pulley from? thx

ATCFLYBOY02

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Amsoil makes a High Zinc break-in oil... get it and use it lol...

ATCFLYBOY02

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I dont THINK you need a pulley, just a shorter belt...

budget builder

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amsoil and a shorter belt ok no problem. now can someone tell me where the bolts and studs and go that hold the serp. assm onto the engine?

ATCFLYBOY02

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atcflyboy02@gmail.com ... take some 3' pics of the front of the engine and I'll help you out man...

budget builder

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I asked this question in the tranny section and haven't gotten a response so here goes. I am going from a 89 305tbi with 700r4 to a 69-78 vortec 350carb with a 700r4 now I need a flexplate and starter or will my 89rs starter work with this combo

i found this one from summit will this work and will my 305 starter work with this flexplate ( http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AA...n/?prefilter=1) or do i need this one? and what is the difference? the real ddifference? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AA...n/?prefilter=1

taonindo

flex plate and starter should be the same

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so which one of these flexplates will work?

jas2730

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69-78 flexplate will work.

jas2730

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also, summit has the smog delete pulley for $49.95. I just bought one myself.

budget builder

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thanx man i guess there is no difference in the number of teeth?

jas2730

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I believe the difference between a pre 87 and post 87 flexplate is in the spacing of the bolt holes. Since your using a pre 87 block you'll need to use the flexplate from that engine.

budget builder

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thanx