3rdgen Fbody with 3500 heads

[ForcedFirebird]

Got the '95 pushrod guides figuerd out, and started setting up machining them tonight, they are going to work perfect.





Next I'm going to drill/tap the rocker stud to 10mm.

I ordered the gasket set, and still shopping for springs. I was bidding on a set on ebay and yesterday morning I left for work with 12m left in the auction ($29!), and two bidders came on in the last two minutes, getting them for $39 (both are used parts dealers). When they are $65 new, I don't want to spend much more than 1/2 that for used.

[ForcedFirebird]

the metal ones come with the 3500 top end gasket kit. they're very nice

Thanks. I was going to order the kit on Fri, but I just haven't had time since. I spent all day trying to figure out a way to mount these accesories

I might just have to dump the P/S, even though I hate to, but A/C is more important here in FL. I'll post some pics of my idea, maybe you guys can help me figure it out.

[Superdave]

I was going to buy the GM top end gasket kit, I couldn't find any aftermarket for them. Where would I get the metal gaskets? Something you offer?

the metal ones come with the 3500 top end gasket kit. they're very nice

[ForcedFirebird]

I sem to be having trouble today trying to locate the A/C, P/S, and alternator in such a way that forward facing headers are possible.

[ForcedFirebird]

Get the metal 3500 upper intake gaskets and port to them.

I was going to buy the GM top end gasket kit, I couldn't find any aftermarket for them. Where would I get the metal gaskets? Something you offer?

[SappySE107]

Get the metal 3500 upper intake gaskets and port to them.

[ForcedFirebird]

Finally feel like I've made some progress.





Bye-Bye distributor...









LIM doesn't clear the timing cover, but I'm getting the grinder and dremmel out today to remedy this (if it stops raining).







The cyls are in near-perfect condition, only one small score on one. Not bad for 89k miles and some of the detonation I have encountered. The cross-hatches look like they were made yesterday ...







I'm using this 3.1 to mock up the heads and make templates for the accy brackets to take to my CNC machine , while I am rebuilding the 3.4.

More pics HERE