[restomod68]

I am currently restoring back to original a 1969 396 375hp iron head engine. Have been searching site for pics or illustrations I can use for reference to make engine factory correct. Looking for help. If someone can point me in right direction for pics, or recommend any books or materials so I can get the detail correct.
I have all the correct dated components. Alt, W/P, P/S, Distributor, Holley 4 BBL Carb, Winters Alum intake. Original chrome valve covers, Original chrome air cleaner. Want to get all Electrical, Vacuum, Fuel line routing and any other detail correct.
Will be installing back into my 69 SS with A/C.

Thanks everyone....Appreciate your help.

 

[Chevyman3]

I am currently restoring back to original a 1969 396 375hp iron head engine. Have been searching site for pics or illustrations I can use for reference to make engine factory correct. Looking for help. If someone can point me in right direction for pics, or recommend any books or materials so I can get the detail correct.
I have all the correct dated components. Alt, W/P, P/S, Distributor, Holley 4 BBL Carb, Winters Alum intake. Original chrome valve covers, Original chrome air cleaner. Want to get all Electrical, Vacuum, Fuel line routing and any other detail correct.
Will be installing back into my 69 SS with A/C.

Thanks everyone....Appreciate your help.

Get an assembly manual from Millennium Industries,

 

[vortec710]

FWIW...you are wasting a bit of time and effort if you intend to have A/C with a L-78 in a Chevelle, The L-78 option from the factory precluded the instillation of A/C in the same car, you wanted A/C from the factory then order the 350hp/396....NO A/C WITH L-78's FROM THE FACTORY.

 

[buenymayor]

69 396 375hp Engine Original Restoration | Team Chevelle (chevelles.com)

 

[Robinls5]

P.S. NO solid cars built by Chevrolet had A/C. could be the A-6 Compressors do NOT like 5 & 6 Grand spins ( put a scatter shield on the compressor ). Also Solid lifter chevelles with a " CAM " were built with just enought cooling capacity to stay operating. The extra load of an A-6 Compressor on the cooling system, You may make " Boiling Water " for tea????