Pulled engine on the donor. It's Dead :( - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigRed · 02-10-2003, 12:40 PM

Well, we made some more progress on my continuing Cab Swap project.

Saturday we pulled the engine and transmission. The tranny seems to be in good shape, however, the engine is toast! Here are the pics. I'll let y'all tell me why you think the engine is bad. It won't be hard.

With Engine...

Without Engine...

Engine on stand...

Bad Engine...

Also, the cab is loose and ready to be lifted onto the trailer and moved home.

LOHRTBT · 02-10-2003, 01:31 PM

OH MY GOSH!!! hahaha was that thing a test mule for using water as oil substitute?? yuck!
Looks like a gummed up rust pit

bigblock73 · 02-10-2003, 01:34 PM

Don't forget to unbolt the steering linkage/column before attempting to remove the cab.

Maaan, looks like you are having a ball...wish I had a clean parts truck to take apart and have fun with.

...I really need to finish my truck!! (so I can buy another!)

-Jeff

BigRed · 02-10-2003, 02:25 PM

Dave, well, it did get quite a bit of water into it! That was of course after it died. You should see the cam. Split that sucker in half practically. Plus, when we took the oil pan off, bearing pieces were dropping out everywhere. Not good. The bad cylinder has a nice big gouge taken out of it. What a shame!

Jeff, I removed the steering box after I took those pictures. So, that's not a problem

I'll remove some of the other crap once I get the cab home.

LOHRTBT · 02-10-2003, 04:07 PM

LOL

CustomChevy · 02-10-2003, 07:18 PM

that truck is starting to look like mine! stripped bare and neked!

good luck brotha!

**swervin ervin** · 02-10-2003, 07:18 PM

Hmm. hmm. poor engine. Someone of thing killed it.

This just looks like so much fun it makes me want to go out and take mine apart. NOT. But it does look like fun though.

bigblock73 · 02-10-2003, 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
Hmm. hmm. poor engine. Someone of thing killed it.

This just looks like so much fun it makes me want to go out and take mine apart. NOT. But it does look like fun though.

Mike, I GUARANTEE you will have yours apart like that and like mine someday...your undercarraige will start bugging you since it won't look as good as the rest of the truck. I swore up and down I would never do this...but it has been worth every penny!

-Jeff

79BIG10 · 02-11-2003, 12:55 AM

Scott- Man that sucks. Are the heads any good? Also if no one has dibbs on the carb I'd like to take it and practice on rebuilding it

BigRed · 02-11-2003, 11:11 AM

Yes, this is fun! I can safely say I've never taken one down like this. Although I won't be going to the extent Jeff did!! I'm just swapping the cabs and front end.

Brandon, the heads seem to be good and Steve is going to keep both them and the carb. I was also thinking of grabbing the carb, rebuilding it, and replacing my holley gas guzzler. Oh well.

02-10-2003, 12:40 PM	#1
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Pulled engine on the donor. It's Dead :( Well, we made some more progress on my continuing Cab Swap project. Saturday we pulled the engine and transmission. The tranny seems to be in good shape, however, the engine is toast! Here are the pics. I'll let y'all tell me why you think the engine is bad. It won't be hard. With Engine... Without Engine... Engine on stand... Bad Engine... Also, the cab is loose and ready to be lifted onto the trailer and moved home. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

02-10-2003, 01:31 PM	#2
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	OH MY GOSH!!! hahaha was that thing a test mule for using water as oil substitute?? yuck! Looks like a gummed up rust pit __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

02-10-2003, 02:25 PM	#4
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Dave, well, it did get quite a bit of water into it! That was of course after it died. You should see the cam. Split that sucker in half practically. Plus, when we took the oil pan off, bearing pieces were dropping out everywhere. Not good. The bad cylinder has a nice big gouge taken out of it. What a shame! Jeff, I removed the steering box after I took those pictures. So, that's not a problem I'll remove some of the other crap once I get the cab home. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

02-10-2003, 04:07 PM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	LOL __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

02-10-2003, 07:18 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Hmm. hmm. poor engine. Someone of thing killed it. This just looks like so much fun it makes me want to go out and take mine apart. NOT. But it does look like fun though. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-10-2003, 01:34 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Don't forget to unbolt the steering linkage/column before attempting to remove the cab. Maaan, looks like you are having a ball...wish I had a clean parts truck to take apart and have fun with. ...I really need to finish my truck!! (so I can buy another!) -Jeff

02-10-2003, 07:18 PM	#6
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	that truck is starting to look like mine! stripped bare and neked! good luck brotha!

02-11-2003, 12:55 AM	#9
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Scott- Man that sucks. Are the heads any good? Also if no one has dibbs on the carb I'd like to take it and practice on rebuilding it __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

02-11-2003, 11:11 AM	#10
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Yes, this is fun! I can safely say I've never taken one down like this. Although I won't be going to the extent Jeff did!! I'm just swapping the cabs and front end. Brandon, the heads seem to be good and Steve is going to keep both them and the carb. I was also thinking of grabbing the carb, rebuilding it, and replacing my holley gas guzzler. Oh well. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

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