Hi All,
Ok so I'm taking my block and crank in tomorrow for mag and decking etc . My block is a 1987HO roller but I want the engine to run on carb not EFI (nostalgia). I have a timing cover from a 1965 289 and am thinking this may work on the 5.0 to get the dipstick up front and accept the fuel pump etc.
I can't seem to find any clear answer on this. A few websites that say yes it will bolt right on but then when I place mine against the 5.0 block I find there's dowel pins on the 5.0 block that will need to be removed (any idea how?). Or do I drill out the timing chain cover so the dowels will fit and then not put a bolt there?? I'm wondering if anyone has clear direction on this?
Other notes:
I will plug the old dipstick hole with a wooden dowel or may tap it.
I will use the 50oz imbalancer
Q1 - any suggestions on something I'm missing or steps to take here?
Q2 - What water pump should I use with an old timing cover? Reverse rotation or not?? Weren't 5.0's a reverse rotation pump?
Thank for any help you can provide.
Ok so I'm taking my block and crank in tomorrow for mag and decking etc . My block is a 1987HO roller but I want the engine to run on carb not EFI (nostalgia). I have a timing cover from a 1965 289 and am thinking this may work on the 5.0 to get the dipstick up front and accept the fuel pump etc.
I can't seem to find any clear answer on this. A few websites that say yes it will bolt right on but then when I place mine against the 5.0 block I find there's dowel pins on the 5.0 block that will need to be removed (any idea how?). Or do I drill out the timing chain cover so the dowels will fit and then not put a bolt there?? I'm wondering if anyone has clear direction on this?
Other notes:
I will plug the old dipstick hole with a wooden dowel or may tap it.
I will use the 50oz imbalancer
Q1 - any suggestions on something I'm missing or steps to take here?
Q2 - What water pump should I use with an old timing cover? Reverse rotation or not?? Weren't 5.0's a reverse rotation pump?
Thank for any help you can provide.