H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

[Greg Reimer 7376]

I used an old fashioned 40 year old long torque wrench that had the scale right under the handle, with a long pointer to give a reading off the scale. I actually haven't seen those for sale for a long time.The click type as initially released by Snap On in the early '70's has consigned all the spring type torque wrenches to obsolescence. One of my 327 short blocks few years ago could actually easily be turned by hand by gripping the harmonic balancer and spinning it pretty easily. It took around 5 or 6 pounds/feet to turn it with the old style torque wrench. Probably a click type inch pound wrench would be a good idea.I'm sure that by your description of this engine assembly that you've found some improvement.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

It's back! See if we can get it painted tomorrow.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

I tried a kinder gentler approach to seal installation, it was almost too easy.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

The clutch is back. Really not sure where to mount this accumulator and it won't happen now but collecting parts to eventually switch to a grid.

[HP HUNTER]

I will interested to see how this one MPHers. Hopefully the upper valve cover studs don't break out of the casting.

[Gary Anderson]

Originally Posted by HP HUNTER

I will interested to see how this one MPHers. Hopefully the upper valve cover studs don't break out of the casting.

You don't miss too much do you?

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Gary Anderson

You don't miss too much do you?

Gary, Fairly obvious with those gaskets..Surprised nobody mentioned it before now ;-)

Todd, Nice working conditions..We should all be that lucky :-)

[HP HUNTER]

Originally Posted by Gary Anderson

You don't miss too much do you?

No, Derby City taught me everything I know................