I'm almost at wits end with this car.

[cosgig]

Great advice here and that’s what I have to add to my projects as I do them (a timeline priority)

I gotta tell you, I bought a 413, new build, tunnel ram, dual quad engine on a stand at an auction for $650. That’s something you’d like to know more about the internals instead of opening it up. It came with a 3 ring binder full of all the information about the engine. The guy had things in the book on every page, 3 different cams he researched and their specs, cost, and where he found each one, then he circled the one he installed. All through the binder you could see how he was putting together this engine with like minded part for the purpose he wanted to use the engine for. It came in very handy, I sold the engine because I didn’t need it, but due to the info included, the guy that bought it wanted to use it for its intended purpose.

 

[88cruizer88]

Sometimes a project car can seem overwhelming and things can take longer than planned to complete. Take a deep breath and fix one thing at a time. You'll get there.

I had an engine failure (water jacket split) in my 426 wedge with less than 1500 miles on it. I was totally bummed (like you). But I have my new 440 in it now and life is looking bright. No leaks, and seems like it's running OK after a lot of time and frustrations. Power through it. Relax, take a breath, and slowly get at it one gremlin at a time.

 

[chrger1967]

I had an engine failure (water jacket split) in my 426 wedge with less than 1500 miles on it. I was totally bummed (like you). But I have my new 440 in it now and life is looking bright. No leaks, and seems like it's running OK after a lot of time and frustrations. Power through it. Relax, take a breath, and slowly get at it one gremlin at a time.

Well, I gotta say, I finally fixed the tranny dipstick tube leak by changing the tube. I had to get an aftermarket one with the grommet, solved the problem so far. I also pulled the pitman arm, it was in pretty bad shape. I painted the new one and I'm going to install it tomorrow. I hope that will solve my front-end problems.

 

[CHGRSE74]

Tons of great advice in these posts. I can’t say enough about setting your own pace and sticking to it, breaks included. Find like minded people to give you inspiration and support (even if they are building chevys). Always follow your heart, not your pocket book because you will never come out on top if you do. This passion will ALWAYS cost more than you expect.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Well, I gotta say, I finally fixed the tranny dipstick tube leak by changing the tube. I had to get an aftermarket one with the grommet, solved the problem so far. I also pulled the pitman arm, it was in pretty bad shape. I painted the new one and I'm going to install it tomorrow. I hope that will solve my front-end problems.

There you it’s the little things and big that once tackled is gratifying