hencho in mexico... that's too funny.
This was a COMPLETELY bone stock 350 in my 1989 bucket truck. I maintained it very well and had done the timing chain and water pump about a year and a half ago. I have put about 20-25 k on it since then, it is almost at 80k now. I also idle for extended periods of time as I move from pole to pole and work on the CATV system. Sometimes it will idle for an hour or more. I also use a "high idle" solenoid that will bump my idle up to about 1000 rpm or so so my lift works a little quicker.
here is a photo of the gear, the others were a little out of focus when I would zoom in on them. I can get some really close ups if you would like.
I am suspecting my clutch pump for the hydraulic bucket lift. If I get a new crate motor, would I have to worry about this with it as well?
Thank you for your time,
Vic