If it was just a rod through the block, I could weld that up. But this one jammed the rod against the block, cracking the block up the left side, through the oil galley, and across the water jacket,
By my count that is at least 4 times Ed has given us the "Understatement of the Year" this year. And most of them were since fall. <VBG> Larry At this exact moment in time 12/15/00 12:12 PM, "JustBri
<< By my count that is at least 4 times Ed has given us the "Understatement of the Year" this year. >> Five, actually, Larry. HOWEVER, the "award" has NOT been made!! Gotta be a better fubar!!!!LOL E
I was surprized by the damage. I thought we'd get away with just a busted up rod end and maybe having to turn the crankshaft down a bit. The coolant in the oil should have made me more suspicious the
If the crank is bad it isn't worth $35 in my area. The cranks are hard to find in North Texas according to a local machine shop,. course he aint on the net!! He had found one in OK. for around $900 n
Unfortunately, I believe that engine is on the wrong coast... I have a rebuilt 1500 short block with 20 over flat top pistons for sale, but it's in California also. David Riker 74 Midget 63 Falcon 70