302 for Smithkid

[SmithKid]

Today, I finally got back to my engine (i've been off doing a bit of fishing). Got the engine mostly back together the last couple of days and then realized I was looking at the intermediate shaft for the oil pump still on my work space. Got it installed and put the pan on again, then after the intake manifold was on, I decided I couldn't wait to see the rest of the bling. So, with a little time doing the mock assembly, I took a couple more pictures. Now I guess I'm ready to pull the 289 and spend some time under the hood doing some clean-up, like Roger "TAUGHT" me to do.

[Luva65wagon]

And you were an awesome student.
That mill is gonna look quite at home when it's in there. Engine out next week?

[BillP 98201]

Looks great Gene. Thats gonna look great under the hood!

[doghows]

Let me know when. I will bring the sawzall!!! Just kidding this far into the game you would have to use a grinder it is a bit cleaner!?!
Looks great can't wait to get to that point with mine.

[falcon cobra]

Gene, is that motor going to fit with those hedders ? ..jh

[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.