Apparently with just a 440, the matching 727 (different bolt pattern housing) and a set of new engine mounts you too can have your very own tire shredding torque monster (480 lb-ft) and something resembling fuel economy.

DodgeRover wrote: ↑Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:57 pm How about a lathe to make these bits with?

Just ordered a different crank pulley. Hopefully that'll at least get me to the point I can put the water pump and alternator on.

Lope. Rev. Different lope.

Running engine really does make the most sense surely. Especially if the parts are easier & cheaper for a 440 too. Easier yes. Cheaper no. Everything big block is expensive. I'm just trying to work out what year/model accessory drive I have so I can match it up and get the correct matching part...

I can get a new front pulley set for about $300

Or a running 440 for $2000

Christ on a bicycle, trying to find the correct parts for this engine is a pain.
This was a 67-69 model only, with thirteen selections of water pump, aircon, power steering and conical washers

Looks like it'll be a crapshoot then.

At this point I'm almost ready to go find a 440

Went to fit the alternator to see if it would line up with the pulleys. Turns out I'm missing some hardware (shims and spacers) so I'll have to order those. Between times decided to try get it to idle, which it hasn't done properly since fitting this carburetor. Thought it was the carb, then noticed...

Discovered the fitty-dolla-Deere is a bit oily.
Yeah, that's a little bit much smoke, even by my standards.

Oil pan gasket has had it

mercrocker wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:56 am Aye...I have to wait for a deluge for my Cowley to shine briefly.

Oily rag time.

Looks the bollocks does that....The blue sky helps, too. 20230304_180511.jpg After the sun went down low enough not to be heating the roof hot enough to provide first degree burns (there was a 3" heat haze above the roof at noon), I was able to put a shine back on the dark blue. 20230304_18125...