[Robert1970C20rstbukt]

Update time, been busy with family and work. I actually couldn't run the engine in the truck anymore as it was starting to mix water in the oil, it's been parked since the beginning of October. I don't want to take a chance on block sealer, don't think it would work anyway since the oil pressure is 60 psi vs coolant at 15 tops. I asked around locally and scored a complete 454 from a '78 Winnebago with about 48K miles for $500. I checked it out and fired it up while it was in the motor home and it ran like a top, no odd noises or smoke. I had a friend bring their winch truck over and we used a stinger pole I built to reach in there and hook up the engine. Once I got it home I took the pan off and everything looked real clean inside. I replaced the oil pump, timing set and all gaskets and seals. I transferred the intake from the original engine because the carb on my truck used the hot air choke and not the spring type. Once I got it buttoned up I gave it a coat of black paint. Dad and I got it dropped in Sunday, fired it up yesterday and it sounds even better with the dual glass packs.