So, I got a sleeved crankshaft, bearings, and connecting rod
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So, I got a sleeved crankshaft, bearings, and connecting rod
all going on the car
new main seal, since the old one was worn, the ends on the crank were worn down, so were the journals for the bearings, so he got it sleeved, and the new conecting rods aren't too expensive he said .. he said this engine will last a long time if i keep up on it and don't beat on it too much
he also said i'm not paying labor, and it'* only for paying for the parts, basically
that and instead of installing plug wires after he puts the engine in, i got permission from him to come up and install them while it'* on the stand still out of the car.. wonder if i can clean it too
laziness pwns
new main seal, since the old one was worn, the ends on the crank were worn down, so were the journals for the bearings, so he got it sleeved, and the new conecting rods aren't too expensive he said .. he said this engine will last a long time if i keep up on it and don't beat on it too much
he also said i'm not paying labor, and it'* only for paying for the parts, basically
that and instead of installing plug wires after he puts the engine in, i got permission from him to come up and install them while it'* on the stand still out of the car.. wonder if i can clean it too
laziness pwns
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It'* better to put wires on once the motor is in the car. In case something gets too close when lowering it in. Also there are certain wiring harness that should be routed under the wires.
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Evidentally I haven't followed this enough... Your 3800 took a crapp? and I'll bet it had everything to do with the upper intake...
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
Evidentally I haven't followed this enough... Your 3800 took a crapp? and I'll bet it had everything to do with the upper intake...
Boosty: He said he pulled the engine with the wires on and everything.
I've got alldata printouts from school that I'm taking with me tomorrow night after school regarding spark plugs, engine removal/reinstall, and anything else i'd need to know, ie, torque specs for different bolts and fasteners that i'd need to re-tighten, and all that jazz
it'* gonna be cleaned off, too
i'm def. taking the camera, though
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Alldata will probably tell you it can be done at either time. And I'm only saying. When putting a motor into a car. If you don't have it positioned pretty well..you can rub/bump stuff. That could clip/hurt a wire. Why take the chance.
Although.. Ask Randy and AJ..if I'm lowering it in.. you'd be fine. .. I've got talent..
Although.. Ask Randy and AJ..if I'm lowering it in.. you'd be fine. .. I've got talent..
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Ask Randy and AJ..if I'm lowering it in.. you'd be fine. .. I've got talent..
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Alldata will probably tell you it can be done at either time. And I'm only saying. When putting a motor into a car. If you don't have it positioned pretty well..you can rub/bump stuff. That could clip/hurt a wire. Why take the chance.
Although.. Ask Randy and AJ..if I'm lowering it in.. you'd be fine. .. I've got talent..
Although.. Ask Randy and AJ..if I'm lowering it in.. you'd be fine. .. I've got talent..
shouldn't it?
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Is he lowering the motor in or lowering the car over the subframe?
Either way..movement can occur. If working alone and he pushes a hoist with a motor dangling..it will rock a little.
Ever try to move a 600lbs chunk of metal hanging on a chain and not have it sway a bit?
Go for it. The worst that could happen is you'll be picking up a second set of $40 plug wires.
Either way..movement can occur. If working alone and he pushes a hoist with a motor dangling..it will rock a little.
Ever try to move a 600lbs chunk of metal hanging on a chain and not have it sway a bit?
Go for it. The worst that could happen is you'll be picking up a second set of $40 plug wires.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Is he lowering the motor in or lowering the car over the subframe?
Either way..movement can occur. If working alone and he pushes a hoist with a motor dangling..it will rock a little.
Ever try to move a 600lbs chunk of metal hanging on a chain and not have it sway a bit?
Go for it. The worst that could happen is you'll be picking up a second set of $40 plug wires.
Either way..movement can occur. If working alone and he pushes a hoist with a motor dangling..it will rock a little.
Ever try to move a 600lbs chunk of metal hanging on a chain and not have it sway a bit?
Go for it. The worst that could happen is you'll be picking up a second set of $40 plug wires.
waiting for my mom to get home with the car so i can get there and figure out everything
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