Can an engine block survive a fire?
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From: Gillette, wy
Can an engine block survive a fire?
Well I finally got all the parts to put my motor back together. The block and heads were all cleaned up and in the shop. The shop burnt to the ground the other night, and I was just wondering what the chances of the engine block surviving a very hot fire would be. I know that all the pistons melted, and that i'm probably going to have to buy new rods, cause the pins are siezed in the rods. I'm just hoping that everyone will tell me that an engine block can survive a fire that is hot enough to melt aluminum.
If Its not possible that the engine could survive a hot fire, i'm in the market for a 390 block and heads. Thanks a bunch
If Its not possible that the engine could survive a hot fire, i'm in the market for a 390 block and heads. Thanks a bunch
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From: Sedro-Woolley, WA
Molecularly the iron in the block and the heads should be fine, but thats not to say that they didn't get hot enough to warp anything. I'd have a machine shop check all the alignments and check for cracks.
You will want to replace all the bolts that were in the fire, especially the head and main bearing bolts.
You will want to replace all the bolts that were in the fire, especially the head and main bearing bolts.
FE "Freakin Expensive"
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From: Smith Mountain Lake, VA
I think instead of spending all that money on a Machine shop having to check this and check that...that maybe out of tolerance...and the money for more machining...I would just look for another block and a another set of heads...
Because those shop fires can get REAL hot.....and with the block and heads being in there...and then shot with water from a fire hose....you can just about bet..something is cracked....
Remember....you never put cold water into an overheated engine to keep from cracking the block.... JMO
RJ
Because those shop fires can get REAL hot.....and with the block and heads being in there...and then shot with water from a fire hose....you can just about bet..something is cracked....
Remember....you never put cold water into an overheated engine to keep from cracking the block.... JMO
RJ
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If your not doing the wrenching yourself I'd vote buy a remanufactured and spend the $ to have it installed so it doesn't void warranty...
If you plan to do your own wrenching .. craigslist.org or pickyourchit one is likely the ticket to a 390 based on your local I find these things arent that hard to locate if you take the time..
If you plan to do your own wrenching .. craigslist.org or pickyourchit one is likely the ticket to a 390 based on your local I find these things arent that hard to locate if you take the time..
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From: modesto,ca
if the shop caught fire, if it wasn't your own personal shop. that shop should be responsible for all/any damage to your engine and parts. especially if they were not fully finished with the work.
just my opinion.
just my opinion.
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From: Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Originally Posted by f2501967
if the shop caught fire, if it wasn't your own personal shop. that shop should be responsible for all/any damage to your engine and parts. especially if they were not fully finished with the work.
just my opinion.
just my opinion.
"Not responsible for fire or theft"
Now with that said...."IF" a shop employee is working with your parts and damages something do to neglect...then thats another story...But still can be hard to prove....But any shop owner worth his salt..will eat a damged item to keep from loosing business...
RJ
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If my engine burned up in a shop, it would be a judge telling me that I had to eat it not some sign.
Kinda like them dump trucks with their signs, "Stay back 200 ft" I say screw you "You stay ahead 200 ft." if you can.
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Kinda like them dump trucks with their signs, "Stay back 200 ft" I say screw you "You stay ahead 200 ft." if you can.
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Well doesn't that beat all!
http://pullnsave.com/weekendspecials.htm
SPECIALS FOR JANUARY 5, 6 & 7, 2008
any ENGINE - $89.99
any REAR END - $37.99
any WINDSHIELD - $19.99
any RADIATOR - $19.99
any SPEAKER - .99-cents
NOTE: Prices do not include tax and/or core charges!
http://pullnsave.com/weekendspecials.htm
SPECIALS FOR JANUARY 5, 6 & 7, 2008
any ENGINE - $89.99
any REAR END - $37.99
any WINDSHIELD - $19.99
any RADIATOR - $19.99
any SPEAKER - .99-cents
NOTE: Prices do not include tax and/or core charges!
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From: CT
Originally Posted by Hypoid
Well doesn't that beat all!
http://pullnsave.com/weekendspecials.htm
SPECIALS FOR JANUARY 5, 6 & 7, 2008
any ENGINE - $89.99
any REAR END - $37.99
any WINDSHIELD - $19.99
any RADIATOR - $19.99
any SPEAKER - .99-cents
NOTE: Prices do not include tax and/or core charges!
http://pullnsave.com/weekendspecials.htm
SPECIALS FOR JANUARY 5, 6 & 7, 2008
any ENGINE - $89.99
any REAR END - $37.99
any WINDSHIELD - $19.99
any RADIATOR - $19.99
any SPEAKER - .99-cents
NOTE: Prices do not include tax and/or core charges!
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From: Mddl A MexCans
Originally Posted by Hypoid
Well doesn't that beat all!
http://pullnsave.com/weekendspecials.htm
SPECIALS FOR JANUARY 5, 6 & 7, 2008
any ENGINE - $89.99
any REAR END - $37.99
any WINDSHIELD - $19.99
any RADIATOR - $19.99
any SPEAKER - .99-cents
NOTE: Prices do not include tax and/or core charges!
http://pullnsave.com/weekendspecials.htm
SPECIALS FOR JANUARY 5, 6 & 7, 2008
any ENGINE - $89.99
any REAR END - $37.99
any WINDSHIELD - $19.99
any RADIATOR - $19.99
any SPEAKER - .99-cents
NOTE: Prices do not include tax and/or core charges!
lol Course you could have been first to the gate on the day and packing heat and if they are anything like the yards here.. on the 1/2 price days they get super picky about what ****.. I had the guy pull the header bolts out of my toolbox and tell me they were extra LOL.. I said "FANTASTIC.. stuff'M up your *** and have your kids hunt them down come April!!!"
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