what should i do to the engine since im taking it out anyway

...could be the ...shiftershaft seal...you will need to take it by a trans. shop to get it changed...
...one more worm for the can...

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you will be taking a chance with the ...new cam...if you don't change the ...cam bearings...

...new waterpump...while you have the old one off...
...new timming gear set...while you have the old one off...
...new belts...
...new hoses...
...new t-stat...

...6 more worms...


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...new cam will also need...new lifters...

...one more worm... or (16) more.


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(if i think of anything else i will let you know.)

 

hahaha wow.. yeah i was looking more into the cams and realized it was much more than just slidingt the old one out and slipping the new one in so i kind of dropped that idea.. i was actually planning on getting it painted soon as my budget allowed it but then this came up so i figured as i had it off i would do a few mods... what i have ordered is pertronix 2 ignitor electronic ignition or whatever then the chrome flame thrower 45,000v coil.. should help a little bit.. i already put nice 8mm spark plug wires on it.. then im getting a K&N oval filter with a milled cover.. then a billet chrome alternator.. it should be pretty nice.. most of that is cosmetic but i also am getting an electric fan and removing the one on the water pump.. should at least take off some resistance there..

should i still be advised to do a new water pump??

thanks for all the help by the way..