vortec 5.7 (350) roller block timing cover and water pump conversion.

1998 5.7 vortec roller camshaft block conversion. carburetor,
intake manifold, HEI ignition steel timing cover, V-belts, old style long water pump. how to...880 block long water pump and steel timing cover

[@Nathlete_]

I’m dealing with the coolant bypass problem right now, do you think I could get away with using the old school pump without drilling the bypass hole in the block but instead just drill the holes in the thermostat?

[@8luggarage]

Have you heard anything about the timing set rubbing the old style timing cover when adding a double roller timing chain set to the vortec? I had to tap on the inside of the cover so it would clear

[@realsteelmotorcars2894]

@8luggarage This was a budget build, The only thing I spent $ On was the ram jet GM Camshaft that being said, I went with a single timing chain. That's good to know, I've heard stories about double timing chains hitting the cover. Maybe it best to go single. BTW, check out the installed video I just uploaded

[@realsteelmotorcars2894]

Definitely drill the holes in the t-stat. Check out my heater hose bypass video That is an external bypass, kzbin.info/www/bejne/lanGiaasntKgabssi=MBZfDDIjKtlIy1QR If you are planning on blocking off the The holes going to the heater hoses you can drill about 6 x 3/16 Holes in the t-stat. What is the block going in ? Do you want the heater to work? If so, do you have a heater control valve on your heater hose?