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cerjio 05-22-2011 10:46 PM

Why does it always have to be bad news
 
I was getting excited about getting my truck closer to being a driver, so after they motor had been sitting for almost 2 years I fired it up only to hear a rod knock !!! so I tear down my short block I bought thinking it only needed new rings an bearings , only to find that some PO ! had ran it out of oil an the #6 rod bearings were shot an had ground a 1/8 inch deep spot on its side of the crank so now I have to find a new crank , new rods ! good news is that but 4 bolt main block is still good ! I'm hoping to pull my motor thats in it an find out how bad things are there maybe I can have that crank redone an the rod isnt to bad !

cpisani70@aol.com 05-22-2011 11:59 PM

Re: Why does it always have to be bad news
 
Sorry to hear you are having tough time with your engine.
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cppursell 05-23-2011 02:13 AM

Re: Why does it always have to be bad news
 
Sorry to hear that! I had a bad problem too about a year ago: I was merrily driving my truck when the oil pressure gauge tube snapped and spewed my oil away with me unawares, until it was too late. Needed a tow, and damaged the engine pretty bad. Things like this happen, but it's just a part of life and we have to make do. I'm at least looking forward to building an engine from scratch this summer, won't that be a walk in the park ;).

cerjio 05-23-2011 09:09 AM

Re: Why does it always have to be bad news
 
Well I knew I should have rebuilt mine while I had it out of the truck, I was in the process of getting it all put back together after a total tear down 4 years ago , I'm not looking forward to pulling the engine again but I guess it will give me a chance to repaint areas where things got scratched an brake fluid overflowed when bleeding the brakes .

m6z 05-23-2011 09:20 AM

Re: Why does it always have to be bad news
 
That blows. Setbacks are never any fun. I've had quite a few unexpected ones my self. Just one of the parts of working on old stuff. You never know what's wrong till you look over everything yourself.

70cst 05-23-2011 09:21 AM

Re: Why does it always have to be bad news
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by cerjio (Post 4695380)
Well I knew I should have rebuilt mine while I had it out of the truck, I was in the process of getting it all put back together after a total tear down 4 years ago , I'm not looking forward to pulling the engine again but I guess it will give me a chance to repaint areas where things got scratched an brake fluid overflowed when bleeding the brakes .

This is the good that will come out of the bad. Once you get everything back to gether and painted you will see all the good.

GASoline71 05-23-2011 01:19 PM

Re: Why does it always have to be bad news
 
It will probably cost less to buy a refurbished SBC crank than it will to have yours done. Check with your local reputable machine shop.

Gary

cerjio 05-23-2011 05:22 PM

Re: Why does it always have to be bad news
 
Yea I'm checking out all the options , since Its not ready for the road an there time to do it I want it done right , already talked to all the local shops One said he builds so many race motors , he has plenty of extra rods hed just give me one , an can get me a crank for 100, so I'll proably buy most all I need from him !


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