BBR's 83GT - turbo 302.... now with EFI!

[milner351]

well - looks like you got a great "new to you" short block and cam to start flogging mercilessly again! ROCK ON

[BBR]

Head gaskets and intake gaskets showed up today so I can start bolting more stuff on this engine!

[BBR]

Heads on, rockers and pushrods cleaned and set in place. I found one broken pedestal. Luckily I have a spare. Surprisingly, I have learned it is not uncommon for them to break.
First time to assemble an engine on a Black and Decker Workmate. Haha, works good!

[DanStokes]

Good that you're using a certified box!

Dan

[Captain]

Heads on, rockers and pushrods cleaned and set in place. I found one broken pedestal. Luckily I have a spare. Surprisingly, I have learned it is not uncommon for them to break.
First time to assemble an engine on a Black and Decker Workmate. Haha, works good!

First, the Box has a Higher Strength Rating than that Stand........

NOW, Let's talk about "My Missing B&D Workmate".........
YOU Wouldn't Know Where my 1 5/16's
1/2" socket is that went missing about the same time is, eh ??!!

[BBR]

Rockers tight, valve covers, intake and one header are on! The rest of my gaskets get here tomorrow.

[Captain]

As soon as I seen that engine on that "Work Mate", I went to my shop to see if Santa Claus came Early and gave me a New Engine.....LOL
Freaky that my Work Mate has the very same paint job !!

[BBR]

I got this one sometime around 1998. I have used it for everything! Holding transmissions, welding stuff, porting heads, painting stuff, grinding, sawing.

[SuperBuickGuy]

I got this one sometime around 1998. I have used it for everything! Holding transmissions, welding stuff, porting heads, painting stuff, grinding, sawing.

we are such a special breed, spend thousands on motors, lift, hold and transport it with things that were free. Kermit Weeks got annoyed at me pointing out that he was moving a priceless airplane (a Sopwith Camel built by Peter Jackson) with a old forklift (worth hundreds) that didn't have brakes.

[DanStokes]

I actually own several engine stands and I'm not afraid to use them. One even has a geared head which I bought for those L O N G inline Chevy sixes that I used to mess with.

Dan

[BBR]

There are quite a few engine stands or carts in our shop but all are occupied!

[SuperBuickGuy]

There are quite a few engine stands or carts in our shop but all are occupied!

Including the one it's on right now

[Deaf Bob]

we are such a special breed, spend thousands on motors, lift, hold and transport it with things that were free. Kermit Weeks got annoyed at me pointing out that he was moving a priceless airplane (a Sopwith Camel built by Peter Jackson) with a old forklift (worth hundreds) that didn't have brakes.

Our’s is a 4 wheel drive.
turn key off to stop.
Or chuck a block under the wheel

[Captain]

"Do Not Talk to the Operator While The Machine Is Running"
actual safety sign on Crane Door!!

[CTX-SLPR]

I'm jealous of the WorkMate! I occasionally bug my father if he's still using his 80's vintage one and his response is basically "it's in your inheritance" because he uses it quite often still. Saw it sitting on top of the geologic filing system in his garage over this last weekend while I was home for the first time since 2019.