New engine for the Chevy

The ’83 Caprice that has a 305 4bbl engine with a 700R4 trans. It’s been sitting for over 20 years so the engine may be stuck.

Getting the Caprice out of the shed and onto the trailer wasn’t too difficult. Friend Don kindly supplied the Dodge diesel and hauler with winch. 350 km round trip to get the car home.

Home and in the garage. I’ll now begin the pre-start work.

The engine is un-molested and the breather is in place – less corrosion with it on. The AC pump is frozen. The belt was removed, so not in use when the car was stopped. Might be good for a core.

The cruise transducer. It is a three wire resume unit. If I can use it I will need to find a three wire resume/signal switch lever to install it in the Corvette. Unfortunately the one in the Caprice won’t transfer over.

Next: Getting the engine ready to test if it is seized.

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