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Re: engine siezed, any thoughts on why. UPDATE!
[Re: dvw]
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04/08/17 02:02 AM
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rhad
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i replaced the crankshaft on a 302 ford pickup once that was low mileage although i dont remember how many miles as this was in the mid 80's,the center main bearing was installed wrong,the half with the hole in it was installed from the factory in the cap and not the block,never did figure out how it ran as long as it did,bearing didnt spin in the block?
my ladder of success is missing some rungs
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Re: engine siezed, any thoughts on why
[Re: FurryStump]
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04/08/17 01:09 PM
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FurryStump
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On small block make sure all the galley plugs are in it. The machine shop might have remove all and not replace/advised him they were removed. Cur open the filter if it is clean a galley plug is missing. If I remembef righ the plug straight down from the oil pressure guage port will bypass the filter and show oil pressure just the mains wont get enough. Seen It before Did he ever check to see if the plug is in the block? If not it's going to eat itself again.
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Re: engine siezed, any thoughts on why. UPDATE!
[Re: fastmark]
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04/08/17 09:45 PM
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RapidRobert
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the problem is is I was never involved with the build until I offered to come over for the breakin which locked up within 4 minutes. I barely knew the guy & we had only spoken on the ph several times prior (way way back) about cam & some parts selections. I offered to do it for him this time as he is turning out to be a nice guy & whatever the cause it was a horrendous deal (& I feel for him) but he says he is having shop do it (same shop I'm thinking but not sure), I'm assuming they are gonna make it right). I will get all the details as I get em & I want to go up there & have a look see sometime (& take some pics) which he did & is going to send to me. He has a real demanding work schedule (I ain't never spoken with anyone who got on "salary" who was not full of complaints about it). I will note all Q's you guys have posted & get back to you when I have something.
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: engine siezed, any thoughts on why. UPDATE!
[Re: RapidRobert]
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04/15/17 09:38 AM
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HUSTLESTUFF
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I would make sure to check all the oil galley ways. I had a motor built and there was a blockage that the builder thought was clean but when he measured it against the others with a welding rod it was plugged and felt like he was hitting the block with the welding rod. I had some bent push rods and some bluing on other push rods and it ate the #4 main. It was just debris from machining possibly from bushing the lifter bores. i heard the valve noise. This was after about 100 miles on motor.
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Re: engine siezed, any thoughts on why. UPDATE!
[Re: HUSTLESTUFF]
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04/15/17 12:51 PM
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I'm gonna give him a call tonight & see if there is any news & request permission to visit the shop (& take pics hopefully) if it ain't too far away.
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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