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Old Jun 14, 2024 | 01:34 PM
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Thanks for the offer man. I have all parts needed. And yes I miss driving the old beast, I won't be pushing this new mill hard like old one, costly lesson learned, but I'll admit it was fun while it lasted though lol.
You decide on sleeves of just swapping the block yet?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2024 | 05:04 PM
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You decide on sleeves of just swapping the block yet?
Using another motor that came out of my 00.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 10:52 AM
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Other engine has a damaged camshaft as well WTF!



The lifter looks good with no damage.

I was going to use my block but the machine shop had a block ready to go so I'm exchanging mine for the one he has.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 01:08 PM
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Timing cover on this engine is good little corrosion but nothing major



Pump has some scratches, but never affected to oil pressure on donor engine.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 01:15 PM
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This is why mine is still together

Anyway, you will get it sorted.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 06:50 PM
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Here's the carnage on the block



Seems the wrist pin bushing or the pistons were the culprits allowing the piston to roam freely inside the cylinder allowing the wrist pin clip dislodging.

I should of taken pictures of the 2 rods those bushings were detroyed as well as the pistons.
Oh well por pendejo lol.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2024 | 01:05 AM
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You really are making it hard on me sir lol. I really have been thinking about moving forward on a new mill for mine. My truck runs fine but it's got a bit of blowby and 350k... especially after my being really mean to it a few years ago when my combo was not ideal. Dang it.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2024 | 01:20 AM
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350k? I didn’t realize you had that many miles on yours.

adam, have you thought about an aftermarket cam?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2024 | 07:53 AM
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350k? I didn’t realize you had that many miles on yours.

adam, have you thought about an aftermarket cam?
I did at first, but they were $$ I did manage to find a used in good shape cam for $50 locally.

I ordered some goodies as well, upgraded oil dipstick adapter, aluminum plenums and new spider to plenum boots. So no mas dinero for this truck for a while.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2024 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by z31freakify
I did at first, but they were $$ I did manage to find a used in good shape cam for $50 locally.

I ordered some goodies as well, upgraded oil dipstick adapter, aluminum plenums and new spider to plenum boots. So no mas dinero for this truck for a while.
Where did you get the plenums? I saw some are RTV seal and Riffraff are oring seal. Been kinda looking at plenums myself but boy they are not cheap.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2024 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 97-psd
350k? I didn’t realize you had that many miles on yours.

adam, have you thought about an aftermarket cam?
Yep, he been used lol.

Get er dun Adam!!!
 
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Old Jun 29, 2024 | 08:13 PM
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Where did you get the plenums? I saw some are RTV seal and Riffraff are oring seal. Been kinda looking at plenums myself but boy they are not cheap.

Cheap ebay plenum and boots that have worked good on my 00


 
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Old Jun 30, 2024 | 06:06 PM
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That's really the shi!s Adam!! Glad your getting it worked out, good luck!
 
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Plenums and boots got got her today.

Just finished installing the plenums on the heads,




Valves dont leak either, now just to wait for the machine shop to finish the block so I can start putting g it together.
 
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Short block ready for assembly, gasket kit gets here next week.




 
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