**Cadillac 500 Swap Into a 1963 International C1300 4x4**

Thanks man.

I see you found the Dodge thread also.

It was good to meet you.
 
Just to give you guys an update.

I have put a ton of miles on this engine since the swap. Within 3 days I had to rebuild the transmission, realign the alternator, build some shrouding around the front and top of the rad, replace the speedo cable, rebuild the Edlebrock and add a phenolic spacer and a few other items.

I have a few exhaust leaks, one from the manifold at the head, sucks. It has a collapsed lifter so it ticks. I need to replace all of them. I have to build a shroud around the fan.

As for performance, It runs good. Real good. Very pleased with the end result.


I'll take a few pics of the louvered hood tomorrow.



Just thought I would share.
 
RonS said:
Just to give you guys an update.
I have put a ton of miles on this engine since the swap. Within 3 days I had to rebuild the transmission, realign the alternator, build some shrouding around the front and top of the rad, replace the speedo cable, rebuild the Edlebrock and add a phenolic spacer and a few other items.
I have a few exhaust leaks, one from the manifold at the head, sucks. It has a collapsed lifter so it ticks. I need to replace all of them. I have to build a shroud around the fan.
As for performance, It runs good. Real good. Very pleaseed with the end result.
I'll take a few pics of the louvered hood tomorrow.
Just thought I would share.
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Sweet! Cannot wait!
 
Just another update.

After gallons upon gallons of OIL:censored: I have chose to rebuild another 500. What I found wrong with the original one was most of the umbrella valve seals were gone, 5 of the push rods were marred and slightly bent, 3 rod bearings had significant play and so many leaks it was discusting.

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What I will say is, even with the issues I had, that this was the best thing I could have done for this truck. The power from that wore out engine is shocking and surprising. I have towed many times and hauled many heavy loads and every time I have a grin from ear to ear (until I have to put more oil in...).

So I decided to build another one that has a stock cam, 30 over pistons, hi-po oil pump and a hi-flow FlowKooler water pump. I put new, good quality, 8mm plug wires and a Pertronix ignition.

Today was the "fire-in-the-hole" day. It fired right up, ran it to 2400rpms for 25 minutes and everything was perfect.

This was a learning experience for me to say the least. I have gathered a ton of information on these suckers.

I'll have a few pics of the fresh install tomorrow and performance details shortly there after.
 
Here is a pic of the new one in it's place;
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So I spent the day driving around and I have to say it is wierd to not have all the friendly knocks and ticks that I have grown accustomed to. It is so quiet its odd.

Power is nice. Very nice.

All I have to do now is change the mufflers. The one's I have on there are a good sound but I think I want a quieter style.

Funky pic of it with the painted hood.
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Long term reports will follow.
 
Thanks man. How's your truck project?
 
RonS said:
Thanks man. How's your truck project?
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On hold atm. DIVORCE. Got some freebie tires to get mounted when I stop messing with the jeep. Need to do that so I can try and get the motor free. Trying to sell an AR to get some cash and get a pro camera to start shooting again. Also found a nice little place in town that has over 300 beers! Has made it hard to stay at the shop on Friday nights now! LOL!
 
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