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Chevy 305
This category covers questions about the Chevrolet small-block engine variant 305. The 305 had a displacement of 305 cubic inches, with a 3.7350-inch bore, and 3.4803-inch stroke.
1,733 Questions
Is there any difference between the Chevrolet 305 and the 305 HO?
different pistons and cam, bigger intake valves.
Why is compression 0 on 4-cylinders on one side of a 1985 305 v-8 Chevy engine?
Cracked head or head gasket bad
Try 12 degrees initial and see if it pings. If not, try a little more.
What is a 267 Chevy bored 0.60 over be?
A 267 is 3.5" x 3.48". So, a .060" overbore would make it 3.56" x 3.48".
3.56/2=1.78*1.78*3.14159*3.48*8 cylinders=277 cid.
Where is the crankshaft sensor located in Chevy 305 1998?
It is bolted in the passenger side of the timing chain cover towards the bottom.
You will have to slide in under the front of the engine and look up at it to see it.
It is held in place with a 10mm bolt. Unplug the electrical connector and remove the bolt and then pull it out.
Do i need to use any lube when replacing rod bearings in 305 engine?
Yes, it's a good idea to smear a little assembly lube on the bearings when you put them in.
The 283 has a larger bore diameter, so use the 283 head gaskets.
Where is the left bank on a small block Chevy?
Remember this. When talking about a vehicle, left and right. Put yourself in the drivers seat looking foreward and then look where your left and right is.
The left bank will be the drivers side of the engine. Right bank is the passenger side of the engine.
What is 85 Chevy 305 ignition control module?
Remove the distributor cap and rotor. Now looking down at the inside of the distributor at about 3 o'clock you will see an electrical part that has 2 small screws holding it in place. That part will have electrical connectors on each end of it. Unplug them and remove the 2 screws and left it out. After you replace it. You must set the timing on the engine with a timing light.
How do you replace the front crank seal on a 85 Chevy 305?
you have to take off the timing chain cover and replace the seal in the timing chain cover as welll youll need the oil pan seal
How do you tighten torque converter bolts on a Chevy 305 transmission?
pull the dust cover off the transmission and the converter bolts are easily accessable from there. there are three nuts and bolts that hold the converter to the fly wheel. probably 9/16 head bolts. turn the motor by hand until you see one.... tighten it and rotate motor again by hand until you see the next... tighten it and turn it to the third... tighten it and then reinstall dust cover
How low can cylinder pressure go and still run good?
The thing that usually goes awry is that one cylinder gets worse than all the others. Do a compression test on all 8 and compare them.
It will probably run ok as long as the compression is within 10-15% of each other.
Is all timing chain covers on Chevy small blocks different?
yes due to the update applied in 2010 they are all different
Generally, the 1986 and older are interchangeable and the 1987 and up are interchangeable, but not with each other.
What was the horse power rating on a 1987 Chevy r10 truck with a 305 tbi engine?
Most 1987 models put out around 190 h.p.
Why is only the number 1 plug fouling out -running rich 350 silverado 1992?
tried everything good parts all new good compression and leak down test.
All the dimensions are the same, but it should be re-balanced for the lighter pistons.
What size valves are in cylinder head cast number 14022601?
1.72I/1.3E or 1.84I/1.5E. 1.72s usually came on the 267ci but could have come on some low hp 305s as well.
There were no 1.3 exhaust valves in these heads. Only came with 1.5.
What causes 1 spark plug to foul and not the rest on Chevy v8?
Bad plug wire, or even bad plug it low voltage going to distributor
Also check to see if the valves are sealing properly.
