September Chat Thread
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Mexia, TX
about 200,000 on this one. The first motor died at about 100k the second at about 200k, then he had it built up to be tougher. It is still going strong, whoever did the work was good.
The valve covers leak, the paint is faded and it is kind of dirty, but it runs strong!
I tried to do this last night, FTE was acting up.
The valve covers leak, the paint is faded and it is kind of dirty, but it runs strong!
I tried to do this last night, FTE was acting up.
Wish I knew what parts and such the PO used to rebuild that motor. I'll eventually rebuild my truck's 302, and I'm gonna build it to last.
Postmaster
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Prairieville, La
It looks like a hundred. Different users have more rep power than others. Depends on number of posts, years on site, moderator...etc.
My last rep gave me 13 points, a few before only gave 3 to 6. It is kind of weird.
My last rep gave me 13 points, a few before only gave 3 to 6. It is kind of weird.
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Posting Guru
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From: Mexia, TX
Yea it does look like only 100K...hit it with some Engine Brite and paint the valve covers, and it'd look like new!
I'll be so glad when I can get that carb rebuilt so I can get my truck back on the road again...maybe it'll have a bit more giddyup then...
I'll be so glad when I can get that carb rebuilt so I can get my truck back on the road again...maybe it'll have a bit more giddyup then...
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From: Sheffield, AL
I am fairly new to FTE and this is the first time to read September Chat Thread. Is this basicly an open "anything can be discussed" forum? It reads to be humorous and somewhat educational... I mean that in a good way. I have read all the pages and have enjoyed it.
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