Gwen - exploring options 3-16
12-09-2007, 10:33 AM
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Gwen - exploring options 3-16
I've got somethin' for ya...
It'* got around 90k on it, and preliminary inspections show it to be a pretty good one
Gwen will be most pleased with it
(pics will be up this evening btw)
Oh, and Marik......thanks much.
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It looks alot like Jinx'* new motor did...or still does
(This pic is of my motor BTW....but the cleanliness level is close with Boozes new motor)
It'* got around 90k on it, and preliminary inspections show it to be a pretty good one
Gwen will be most pleased with it
(pics will be up this evening btw)
Oh, and Marik......thanks much.
EDIT:
It looks alot like Jinx'* new motor did...or still does
(This pic is of my motor BTW....but the cleanliness level is close with Boozes new motor)
12-09-2007, 10:59 AM
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seeing that makes me Happy...
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12-09-2007, 06:46 PM
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Ain't all that purty on the outside, but it'* what inside that counts, right?
Seems to have good compression just from handcranking, but I am still considering taking it down to the shortblock and seeing how the pistons look. Rods have no play at all aside from the normal side to side. It'* been sitting a while, so new seals are going to go in regardless.
Seems to have good compression just from handcranking, but I am still considering taking it down to the shortblock and seeing how the pistons look. Rods have no play at all aside from the normal side to side. It'* been sitting a while, so new seals are going to go in regardless.
12-09-2007, 08:59 PM
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Down to the semi-long block now. Got one head off of it, and again...I'm not dissapointed. It was a little carboned up, but easily cleaned up.
Parts I either have or on the way are new lifters, oil pump, head bolts, and a full gasket set.
Parts I either have or on the way are new lifters, oil pump, head bolts, and a full gasket set.
What did you find in there?
12-09-2007, 09:57 PM
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Nothing! I bought a brand new one for my build, but didn't end up using it.
This one probably won't need it either, but it'* here just in case
This one probably won't need it either, but it'* here just in case
12-10-2007, 01:00 PM
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What are the chances you'll use Intense'* oil pressure kit?
http://www.intense-racing.com/Mercha...roduct_Count=5
I'm very close to ordering one for my car, and I was hoping I'd be able to leech info off of someone.
Either way it turns out, that is a nice and shiny engine! I'm sure you're having a ton of fun ripping that thing apart. What do you expect all the pistons to look like?
http://www.intense-racing.com/Mercha...roduct_Count=5
I'm very close to ordering one for my car, and I was hoping I'd be able to leech info off of someone.
Either way it turns out, that is a nice and shiny engine! I'm sure you're having a ton of fun ripping that thing apart. What do you expect all the pistons to look like?
12-10-2007, 01:13 PM
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I Talked to Marik today and we chatted about that engine a little..
And I have to give Marik the Thanks for that Motor too..
It had 90k on it as stated, and was running good when the engine was removed from another U Body Van... The motor was removed from the van as the trans was having issues... I believe it was an Olds.. Engine ran good from what I understand and He performed a compression test and the difference between the cylinders was next to nothing...
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And I have to give Marik the Thanks for that Motor too..
It had 90k on it as stated, and was running good when the engine was removed from another U Body Van... The motor was removed from the van as the trans was having issues... I believe it was an Olds.. Engine ran good from what I understand and He performed a compression test and the difference between the cylinders was next to nothing...
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