Engine Work, Happy New Year!

My good friend Mike and I finally got a nice day to start taking a look at the 396 engine in the Impala.  First thing we did was take the entire core support out (which will be replaced) which made it a lot easier to get to the engine parts.

We took off the fan, alternator, fuel pump, eventually getting to the timing chain.  The timing wasn't jumped but the chain had too much slack in it from being run over the years.  I have a brand new, double row chain that will be installed.

 Next we took off the intake manifold and valve covers, exposing the inside -- which actually looked pretty clean, at least someone changed the oil fairly often.

More pictures to come!!  At this point we have all of the lifters, camshaft and pushrods out.  As soon as we get another nice day we will replace all of the lifters, camshaft, pushrods and timing chain!  HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY IMPALA FRIENDS!!