302 for Smithkid

[doghows]

That is why I am coming with the sawzall!!!!

[SmithKid]

I've heard lots of stories regarding how headers had to be "adjusted" to clear this & that. I'm hoping the sawzall won't be needed to make the headers fit. They are a "Dougs" product and were sold as fitting a '64/'65 Falcon with 4-speed. There appears to be lots of room between the long tubes for the Z-bar (thats what I was worried about), but of course I wont know for sure until I install. Yes. I hope to pull the old engine next week.

[Luva65wagon]

Yes. I hope to pull the old engine next week.

Count me in to help.

[doghows]

Time for the payback portion.. Bring torch and wire brushes, it is time to get dirty!!
Gene I have all the pulleys we talked about yesterday. I will get them coated and your way soon.

[SmithKid]

Today, Roger and I got the old 289 out and on the engine stand (know anybody that wants a complete, tired 289?). Now comes the slow, hard part of the process: cleaning up the engine compartment. It's a mess!

[Luva65wagon]

I've seen worse. You'll have it whipped into shape in no-time. And then we can put the new one in after the front-end parts are swapped out... while we're at it. There are those four evil words again.

I'm also not sure you can prove that was me behind that hoist. I've been resting on my couch all day long.

[SmithKid]

Hmmmmm......... I may have to increase the brightness and repost that pic. Didn't realize it was so dark.