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Chevy Engine Restoration - Small Parts Detailing

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By Doug Marion, Photography by Doug Marion
Chevy Engine Parts Detailing Guide 1963 409 Motor
Northern Indiana's Wes Weslowski owned a new 1963 425-horsepower 409 called Ragamuffin. It was a feared '09 racer back then. Today, he owns a twin '63 409 show-and-go Impala SS and a red '62 drag car. His excellent restoration includes higher luster chrome than the original. Also note the custom valve cover spacers. This engine has roller rocker arms and tubular headers. It runs very, very strong.
Chevy Engine Parts Detailing Guide 1963 409 Motor
Northern Indiana's Wes Weslowski owned a new 1963 425-horsepower 409 called Ragamuffin. It

Natural
Air Injection Reactor Housing, Alternator Housing, Alternator Bracket Spacer, Aluminum Intake Distributor Hold-Down, Aluminum Intake, Thermostat Housing, Bellhousing (later models often painted), Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds, Disc Brake Proportioning Valve, Distributor Housing, Q-Jet Carb, Throttle Arm Thermal Fan Clutch Assembly, L & R Upper Control Arm Shaft

Orange Gloss Paint
Air Injection Reactor Pump support brace (pre-'69), Alternator Bracket ('67-68 Z/28-only), Harmonic Balancer, Iron Intake Distributor Hold-Down, Iron Intake Manifold Heater Hose Nipple Fitting, Iron Intake Thermostat Housing, Oil Pan, Spark Plug Wire Looms, Bolts on Steel Intake Manifold, Timing Chain Cover & Bolts, Water Pump Heater Hose Nipple Fitting

Phosphate
Air Injection Reactor pump muffler, Air Injection Reactor installation bolt, Air Injection Reactor pump pulley (pre-'69), Alternator Main Bolt, Battery Hold-Down Clamp, Control Arm Mounting Bolts, Fender Bolts (Inner & Outer), Hood Hinges/bolts, Hood Latch Assembly, Manual Trans Clutch Linkage, Radiator Core Support Bolts, Throttle Linkage

Silver Cadium (also spelled CADMIUM)
Alternator Adjusting Bolt, Aluminum Intake Bolts, Aluminum Intake Heater Hose Nipple Fittings, Alternator Fan ('68-up), Carb Air Cleaner Stud, Coil Bracket & bolts, Horn Relay, Hose Clamps, Master Cylinder Top Cover Tension Wires, Starter Bolts

  • Chevy Engine Parts Detailing Guide 1961 348 Motor
    This low-mileage 325-horsepower 396 Chevelle has been partially restored. We question the copper-colored master cylinder brake line and the red distributor cap. Everything else looks right on the money.
    Chevy Engine Parts Detailing Guide 1961 348 Motor
    This low-mileage 325-horsepower 396 Chevelle has been partially restored. We question the
  • Chevy Engine Parts Detailing Guide 1967 302 Motor
    Sterling Restorations is known for its superbly correct car and engine restorations. This 1961 Impala convertible's 350-horsepower, tri-power 348 is owned by New Hampshire's Bill Prizer.
    Chevy Engine Parts Detailing Guide 1967 302 Motor
    Sterling Restorations is known for its superbly correct car and engine restorations. This
  • Chevy Engine Parts Detailing Guide 396 Motor
    Here is a 1967 cowl induction Z/28 302 engine. Central Illinois' Don Stowers is the second (and present) owner. He really did his homework during this complete restoration. How many of the original 602 remain? Not many. The car is a Chevy-Vette Fest show winner.
    Chevy Engine Parts Detailing Guide 396 Motor
    Here is a 1967 cowl induction Z/28 302 engine. Central Illinois' Don Stowers is the second
By Doug Marion
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