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Kager67 · 07-07-2006, 12:56 AM

Well, I broke down and finally took the motor out the blaze today. It didn't run too bad just a couple of annoyances. It had a wisp of smoke out of the drivers side exhaust, and slight ticking on the pass. side. So I figured I might as well do it right and yank it out. The guy I'm bringing it to is well known for excellent work and reasonably priced too. He is going to completely go through the heads(new valves, seats, guides, ect.), clean and tank it, bore and hone, balance and assemble. He uses only top of the line parts too. I told him I wanted between 9-9.5 comp. He said when he was done it should have between 325 and 350 horsies and would cost around 1300 bucks.

It will take 3-4 weeks to get it back. In the meantime I'm going to try to get some detailing done. Anyways, I included some pics. Not vey exciting, but I know we all like pics.

later, Kage

krue · 07-07-2006, 01:37 AM

I bet it looks a lot better going back in.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-09-2006, 05:33 AM

Cant wait to see it back in the bay and running down the road should be sweet..

vtblazer · 07-09-2006, 06:37 PM

May as well, fix all the rust, repaint, freshen the interior and install a new suspension while your waiting...

Seems to be the way sometimes.
Keep it simple, do it one step at a time and keep drving it.

Sounds like it's going to be a nice running motor.

07-07-2006, 12:56 AM	#1
Kager67 what knocking sound? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: good ol North Dakota Posts: 148	motors out Well, I broke down and finally took the motor out the blaze today. It didn't run too bad just a couple of annoyances. It had a wisp of smoke out of the drivers side exhaust, and slight ticking on the pass. side. So I figured I might as well do it right and yank it out. The guy I'm bringing it to is well known for excellent work and reasonably priced too. He is going to completely go through the heads(new valves, seats, guides, ect.), clean and tank it, bore and hone, balance and assemble. He uses only top of the line parts too. I told him I wanted between 9-9.5 comp. He said when he was done it should have between 325 and 350 horsies and would cost around 1300 bucks. It will take 3-4 weeks to get it back. In the meantime I'm going to try to get some detailing done. Anyways, I included some pics. Not vey exciting, but I know we all like pics. later, Kage Attached Images

07-07-2006, 01:37 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: motors out I bet it looks a lot better going back in. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-09-2006, 05:33 AM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: motors out Cant wait to see it back in the bay and running down the road should be sweet.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-09-2006, 06:37 PM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: motors out May as well, fix all the rust, repaint, freshen the interior and install a new suspension while your waiting... Seems to be the way sometimes. Keep it simple, do it one step at a time and keep drving it. Sounds like it's going to be a nice running motor.

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