tHE DAMAGE IS MAJOR
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tHE DAMAGE IS MAJOR
I had to put her aside to go to work for a few days and got back into her tonight and look what I found. I was actually heartbreaking. I assume that this type of damage makes me a shopping for an engine type of guy now. '
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/there are other pics but I think the evidence is in.
see pics:''
/there are other pics but I think the evidence is in.
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yea wasn't in a great mood, case severely damaged
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After finding this I was not in a great mood but wanted to document the results of my error. I am now looking for a case with stroker flywheels. Preferrably 3 5/8 stroke. If someone has the entire package I would look at it for the right price.
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After finding this I was not in a great mood but wanted to document the results of my error. I am now looking for a case with stroker flywheels. Preferrably 3 5/8 stroke. If someone has the entire package I would look at it for the right price.
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Please enlighten us. What WAS the error?
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Well, whatever the problem is.... If it calls for a ground up rebuild of the motor, consider the option of just buying a crate engine. I know it may sound out of the question or too expensive, but hear me out...
When you are rebuilding a 20year old motor especially if you are going to upgrade a little you want to do it right. No sense in having a stout new bottom end and putting the tired old valve train in it, or not cleaning up the heads. If you take this route of rebuilding it right you run the risk of finding lots of things that you need to change, lots of "while im in there"s and lots of "if I get a new X I have to replace Y". It adds up fast, and next thing you know your standing next to your fresh rebuilt engine with a bill thats a few hundred shy of buying a crate engine, and after all the extra time you wasted you don't get a warranty!! ask me how I know....
Although maybe you'll be lucky and the rest of your engine is in great condition and it'll be fine if you just slap a new case on it, is that the risk your willing to take before you're "past the point of no return"?
When you are rebuilding a 20year old motor especially if you are going to upgrade a little you want to do it right. No sense in having a stout new bottom end and putting the tired old valve train in it, or not cleaning up the heads. If you take this route of rebuilding it right you run the risk of finding lots of things that you need to change, lots of "while im in there"s and lots of "if I get a new X I have to replace Y". It adds up fast, and next thing you know your standing next to your fresh rebuilt engine with a bill thats a few hundred shy of buying a crate engine, and after all the extra time you wasted you don't get a warranty!! ask me how I know....
Although maybe you'll be lucky and the rest of your engine is in great condition and it'll be fine if you just slap a new case on it, is that the risk your willing to take before you're "past the point of no return"?