That o-ring doesn't look right to me unless this picture was taken prior to you swapping it out for the new red o-ring you are talking about. I believe the red one is the correct one.

 

The other set of headbolts came in today. I'll install the other head, exhaust manifold and the intake in the morning. If I get it all back together I'll fire it up and see if everything is working.

 

that pick tube isn't seated right in that pic. i know ou replaced with red. but double check .

and isn't it nerve racking doing the pick up bolt and worrying about it falling in the pan lol.

 

Lol, yes it was. It did fall twice. Good thing it didn't fall all the way down. Was able to use my magnet to get it. That's as far as it would go. I oiled the o-ring up and all. Even used a long wrench on the tabs to try and pry it up. And nothing. If it doesnt work then I'll drop the pan and try and get it that way. How does the oil level sensor come out?

 

If it doesn't build oil pressure when you fire it check this out:

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...number-470514/

 

small update. Got the passenger head and rockers installed.



I have all day tomorrow to work on it so I should be able to crank it up soon. Cant wait.

 

Andy it looks great! Hows it coming along today? I can't wait to hear this thing run!

I finally got my intake on last night, thanks for all your help! It runs great and part throttle even seems better. Havent been able to crank on it yet though since Charlie and I are still working on the tune.

 

got a good bit done this morning. I forgot to put some thread sealant and locker on the rocker bolts so I had to do that. Installed the balancer, water pump, radiator, coolant tubes, e-fans, intake tube and ran all the wires.





Also redid the fuel line. I made it about 8" longer so that I could wrap it around the intake alittle better. I have a NNBS intake cover that Im trying to make fit to help keep it looking somewhat stock.

Only things that I have left are: fill the coolant, oil, fix the exhaust leak at the collector, and start up and

 

Go with the TBSS intake cover!! It looks so much more bad *** with the SS logo in the middle and the GMPP plate on it. That's what I'm gonna do for sure. You must be chomping at the bit to get it done... you're so close

 

Any updates?