Recent content by Duece

just getting ready to pull the trigger on the wiring, glad I found this post!!! Have been looking on and off at CC, very similar to everyone else hahaha. I am thinking of mounting the panel in the trunk, anyone see any concerns with doing that? Could I mount it on the wheelwell ( like where the...

Well it's been some time since I was in the shop, but I managed to get a few hours in again. Got the rust cleaned up out of the cylinder, but it was etched in and now the cylinder wall is scored...but what do you do. I have went back and forth and honestly got a little discouraged for a bit as...

Once I get a chance to get back into the shop, I will take a closer look at those weird pistons and see exactly what the deal is there. I will update everyone with what I find and how that cylinder cleans up Really appreciate the keen eyes and all the help!

Thanks, will definitely remember that! Just for my own curiosity though, why is that?

This motor/tranny was supposed to be a temporary fix to get me back on the road and give me a chance to get all of the other stuff done first (wiring, suspension, rear end). I have another 318 block and a 904 core that I was going to build down the road and then transfer over the top end from...

Feel like this is turning into a "whats wrong with this picture" game but you are right, the dimples are all facing the same direction. When I get some time back in the shop I need to have a very close look at this to see what is up. Thanks for the sharp eye

Wont be back in the shop for a few days but I will let you all know what I find when I start pulling it apart. I was only thinking of running 6-8psi, nothing crazy but since I am going to be re-doing the bottom end it probably is a good idea to strengthen up the bottom end a bit. I always get...

It was a great catch on your part, that just saved me a ton of wasted time and energy. Thank you!! I am going to take it to a machine shop and have them check and rebuild the bottom end of this thing. I am getting out of my comfort zone here and I had budgeted this in as a possibility if things...

Anybody have a recommendation on a rebuild kit?

You are correct, those 2 pistons are different as well as different orientations....Sum beach Well, I think that is the clincher...looks like time to do the bottom end as well

Timing cover is off, I will snap you a pic when I get a chance.

Sounds like a great format, can't say for sure that I am going to have it together any time soon as my shop time is pretty sporadic. No strips close by either but I will keep in touch as it does sound like fun! Plus I would like to see what the old girl can do once I get it going :)

Man you guys awesome, so much knowledge. One day I will make it to a meet and buy a round or two!!

Yes to all of those things, it was tin gaskets and TBI. Was the different pistons a thing on those engines?