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Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend #307485
05/04/09 12:38 PM
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Atco NJ
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It was a 440 that is a factory warranty block, never ran, painted, or anything...

this was the crank oil hole going to the #8 rod....


Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: DJVCuda] #307486
05/04/09 12:57 PM
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that does not surprise me, i had a 440 replacement short block with a cast crank that had a core drill broke off and stuck in the connecting rod oil galley in the crank

Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: Jimi_Vignogna] #307487
05/04/09 12:58 PM
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the chamfer was all over the place depending on the cylinder.. ranging from 1/4 " wide to almost nothing...lol

I am waiting on a report to see how far the deck is off... ( you know it is)

Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: DJVCuda] #307488
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Its amazing some of this stuff ran at all......

Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: Fabman] #307489
05/04/09 01:09 PM
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trying to identify the bite pattern....lol

Looks to be a small canine...

Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: DJVCuda] #307490
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Or a rat!

Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: DJVCuda] #307491
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Bend,OR USA
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trying to identify the bite pattern....lol

Looks to be a small canine...


how about a drunk UAW tech on Monday or Friday shifts


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Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend #307493
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And now they (UAW) command 55% of Chrysler/Fiat...

Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend #307494
05/04/09 04:38 PM
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Gotta love that skilled UAW labor work ethic!




Line workers arent skilled.... you hire today and
your on the line tomorrow, no idea what you'll be doing

Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: Cab_Burge] #307495
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Quote:

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trying to identify the bite pattern....lol

Looks to be a small canine...


how about a drunk UAW tech on Monday or Friday shifts


now cab, that's not nice. but, it sure is funny

Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: tjmarcus1] #307496
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thats from a Do-burr bit..
it puts burrs on things..
looks like it was dull though...lol...
it helps the crank self clearence the bearings.\
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Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: cheapstreetdustr] #307497
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At least the hole is drilled to begin with

Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: DJVCuda] #307498
05/12/09 12:33 PM
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Greedy state of NJ
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manufactured May 1978
steel crank, cast pistons 8 to 1

5224510-440-(4).jpg (223 downloads)
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Happiness WAS a 440 mated to a 4 Speed...
Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: HPMopar] #307499
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Greedy state of NJ
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It sat in back of this guy's garage for 31 years!

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Happiness WAS a 440 mated to a 4 Speed...
Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: HPMopar] #307500
05/12/09 01:15 PM
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I still have one of them rapped and in the original box. I have had for about 8 years now.Jake


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Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: JAKE68] #307501
05/13/09 07:59 AM
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Greedy state of NJ
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When i picked up the motor it was under the original box, but I couldn't take a chance on it blowing out of the pickup. I'm gonna check and see if he still has it


Happiness WAS a 440 mated to a 4 Speed...
Re: Saw this in a factory warranty block over the weekend [Re: HPMopar] #307502
05/13/09 09:57 AM
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looks like someone did it with a hammer & chisel.


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