Swapping a 305 for a 350

slpfeife9651

Daily Driver
Jun 23, 2009
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I'm probably in over my head here, but I bought a 350 bored out .030 over with a mild cam and decent heads, and now I want to swap it out for the stock 305 in my 1979 malibu. I am under the impression that this should be an easy enough swap, but I've never actually pulled a motor or put one in either. I had a buddy of mine that was gonna help me, but he lost his job and moved away.
So I have been looking around our site here, but haven't found anything as far as pictures, or a video and was wondering if anyone knew the whereabouts and could send me a link or something. Also and tips or advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks Guys, and let me know if anyone needs a 305!
 

TURNA

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Jul 6, 2003
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It is a direct swap everything is the same.

May want to put your location in your profile.

You never know, you may have a member from here near you that could lend a hand.
 

lurchsmalibu

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Jun 5, 2005
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TURNA said:
It is a direct swap everything is the same.

May want to put your location in your profile.

You never know, you may have a member from here near you that could lend a hand.


X2....have you tore into it yet?
 

slpfeife9651

Daily Driver
Thread starter
Jun 23, 2009
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Rochester, MN
Not yet, still waiting for it to warm up a bit so I can organize my garage! I'll let you guys know how it goes...
 

Jaypaso

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location?
 

lurchsmalibu

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Tag on the avatar pic looks to be Illinois right? :-k
 

chevybowtie

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Feb 24, 2011
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It really is easy. More or less all you'll have to do it:

remove engine mount bolts
remove transmission bellhousing bolts
remove torque converter bolts
remove wire to starter
unbolt exhaust manifolds
remove fuel line (if it's a q-jet its just one line)
remove throttle linkage
remove brake booster vacumn line
remove coolant hoses
unbolt a few electronic fittings here and there

really, that's prett much it. get a haynes manual...it's a weekend job.
 

malzer

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Aug 31, 2010
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1) Disconnect negative battery terminal, sounds silly but should be the first thing done.
 

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