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Sep 5, 2006 | 09:49 PM

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rusty70f100

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Did you rebuild it, or a shop somewhere? If someone else did the rebuild, you should probably see if they have any warranty for their work.

At this point, I'd go find a rebuildable 390. But that's just me. You already have the 360 pistons, assuming they're in good shape.

Were the pistons in good shape? Valves?

Sep 6, 2006 | 12:31 AM

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"Beemer Nut"

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From: "Islander"

Sounds like the what's bad list is bigger than the what's good list sorry to say.
Looks like your about to to embark on a FE parts scavenger hunt.

.....=o&o>.....

Sep 6, 2006 | 08:28 AM

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Redmanbob

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From: Mddl A MexCans

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Originally Posted by hoxiii

This may be getting a little too far ahead, but as a heads up, be prepared to replace the nuts that hold the converter to the flexplate. If it's been awhile since the motor and tranny have been apart, there's a good chance they're going to be trashed by the time you get them out.

NONE of the parts houses or hardware stores around me stocked the "proper" nuts (3/8-24 grade 8 flanged nut) so I had to order a set and wait 2 days. That's a real buzz kill when you've just dropped a fresh motor back into a car and just want to go tearing down the street.

Justin

Where did you order the flanged nuts for the torque/flexplate ? I'd like to replace mine.. like to have never removed them...was the worst part of pulling the engine..was pissed to find them in such a state after prepping everything else LOL