trans in or out?
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Laughing Gas
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trans in or out?
Just looking for some pointers before I pull my 300 would it be better to leave the tranny in or to pull the tranny with the engine on it? I'm all for leaving the trans in becuz I won't be doing nothing to it beside switch the clutch on it.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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On the driver's side, I bolted it to where the coil mounts. On the passenger side, I used one of the intake/exhaust bolt holes. I removed the manifolds before pulling it. I know some leave them on, so if you do, you may have to find somewhere else.
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I think that completely depends on which cam you get.
When I did mine, which was a Comp 260, the cam gear went on ONE way. The crank gear went on ONE way. And then there was a dot on each that HAD to be pointing at each other. There was zero chance of screwing it up because you couldn't, unless you purposefully made the dots not point at each other.
When I did mine, which was a Comp 260, the cam gear went on ONE way. The crank gear went on ONE way. And then there was a dot on each that HAD to be pointing at each other. There was zero chance of screwing it up because you couldn't, unless you purposefully made the dots not point at each other.
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I agree with AB. Leave the trans in. And whether you need the cam degree tool depends on the cam; with most you don't need it, but check with the manufacturer.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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true. i got a crower cam that my machinist recommended me to get but im doing a complete rebuild.... im still thinking of getting the block honed or just leaving it and getting my head ported and throw the cam in it but then again my dad has gotten the 300 rebuilt once already. So im not quite sure what to do? it's tough making decisions.. lol
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Your machinist should be able to tell you if you need to bore the block, or simply hone it. Measure the bottom and the top of the cylinders, and that will tell you. Always look for the least expensive way to go, provided all the measurements prove that is the way to go.
Go to the machinist. While there, ask if he can show you how to measure the bore. Measure the top, and then the bottom, and if there is a difference, ask his recommendations.
Go to the machinist. While there, ask if he can show you how to measure the bore. Measure the top, and then the bottom, and if there is a difference, ask his recommendations.
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