Trozei, this is the block that came with the 1969

 

That's how it came? No manifolds or head? Pretty rough...

 

At least you have the water pump bolts. That's a start.

 

Don't forget the pistons and timing cover!

 

What are those really ragged and rusty looking holes just to the right of each cylinder? Serious question.

 

Good thing you said "serious question". I almost jabbed ya. They are coolant passages. So coolant can come from the block and go in to the head.

 

I am guessing that is NOT what they are supposed to look like.

 

Rarely do people ever do a coolant flush every few years so old coolant starts to rust things a bit. Not a big deal, but not what you want. The engine will still run.

 

True story Grasshappaa. And that rust and broken down anti-freeze does to parts of the cooling system what the Colorado River did for the Grand Canyon. Especially aluminum parts.

 

that is why that motor died, cooling problems. there was a repair invoice in the gun box (its Texas) that was for a water pump and radiator.

 

Looks like the head gasket may have be leaking between the front cylinders
from what I can see..
Orich

 

the pig had so much rust in the bed I had to cut if off with a sawzall!!

 

ok, so I have pulled the engine and transmission out of the 76 donor truck but I am having trouble separating the transmission from the engine. I have removed all of the bolts around the bell housing and there is a half inch or so gap but she won't come apart. and tips or tricks??

 

here is the engine and tranny





and here is the tranny gap

 

Have you removed the bolts holding the torque converter to the fly wheel?