Chevy 283 engine

[Mark]

The newest TD replica I have, or will recieve soon, has a Chevy 283 engine.  I have no experience with this engine and wonder where I can find information on it, or if anyone in this group has experience with it.

I’m interested in learning to do my own oil changes and tune ups if possible.  Any more would be icing on the cake.

[edward ericson]

You may find a little info with the Google. Or take it to any cruise-in.

Your engine is basically the same thing Chevy put in almost every car it made from 1955 through, I think, 1998.

Durable and easy to work on, and very forgiving of newbie errors such as driving the main bearings out with a screwdriver and a hammer.

Also, parts are not especially rare.

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[Scott A Chynoweth]

Oil changes are pretty basic about the same as any other car.The only downside is the old chevy’s prior to 69 had a canister type oil filter,if your lucky it has been converted to a spin on filter.There is a conversion kit available and reasonably priced,If I recall JC whiteny has them pretty cheap..Tune ups are also about the same as any other car running points,unless this has been changed to an HEI unit,don’t go the pertronics conversion on this,HEI dizzies are plentiful and cheap.I just bought an off brand billet looks just like the expensive mallory piece and performs well for daily use.and under $75 with the shipping.

This should help for now.

 

[Mark]

It should be just a matter of days before this guy ships. With the power that this one will have with a fiberglass body, it’s hard for me to think of this one as a lady.

[Mark]

The title from the seller arrived in today’s mail.  The shipper called me yesterday to confirm the pickup address.  I’m excited.

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