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    1998 ebbtide 4.3 timing procedure

    I put a shortblock in the boat and it fired right up thanks to the help on this site.Puurs like a kitten.Is there a procedure to set base timing on these engines?Pull a spout or disconnect a wire?Thanks for the help,Junior
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    4.3 distributor timing question

    Hello, Im trying to drop a distributor in a 1998 ebbtide with a 4.3 I have the engine on top dead center but cant figure out where the rotor button should be pointed.All of the literature I can find says #1 cylinder is driver side front and the rotor should be pointed towards the front of the...
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    1998 ebbtide 182 4.3 cracked block

    I have a cracked block 4.3 vortech that cracked in the lifter valley im trying to change.Im an auto mechanic,so imguessing there is something bolted to the flywheel.Im putting in a 99 s10 4.3 so any advice would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance,Junior
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