I started learning at 12 years old. lol was rebuilding engines at 14 and bodywork and paint at 16.
and I'm still learning at 59.
Me and you BOTH!
I started learning at 12 years old. lol was rebuilding engines at 14 and bodywork and paint at 16.
and I'm still learning at 59.
Me and you BOTH!
It looks like a sloppy re-ring and bearing job to me. They probably didn't hone the cylinders.
I think the flex plate is on backwards. lol
Well, it looks like shoddy work to me but I kinda like the ingenuity the guy had when he used weight collars for shimming the seat.Yeah, I think you are right about the flex plate; and I agree about the re-ring and bearing job, though it does have newer pistons. Anyways, the pics were in response to how I knew / recognized shoddy work. I'm glad some have actually looked at them. Now, to make a better plan of attack on this. It's going to a machine shop, as I don't have the equipment to properly do what I want done, I'll get what I need to finish the engine. Then, I'll dive into the trans. Supposedly, that was "rebuilt" too. At least, that's an easy, in the garage job. The saving grace on this whole project, is that the body is nice, and I saw the pictures of it, before paint. It was stripped down, light filler in a couple areas, and repainted. The interior needs a complete redo - at least I'm ready for that one.
Yeah, I think you are right about the flex plate; and I agree about the re-ring and bearing job, though it does have newer pistons. Anyways, the pics were in response to how I knew / recognized shoddy work. I'm glad some have actually looked at them. Now, to make a better plan of attack on this. It's going to a machine shop, as I don't have the equipment to properly do what I want done, I'll get what I need to finish the engine. Then, I'll dive into the trans. Supposedly, that was "rebuilt" too. At least, that's an easy, in the garage job. The saving grace on this whole project, is that the body is nice, and I saw the pictures of it, before paint. It was stripped down, light filler in a couple areas, and repainted. The interior needs a complete redo - at least I'm ready for that one.
The flex plate is installed correctly unless the picture makes it look different than it is. The chance that the crank is broke on the counterweight is about none. When a crack fractures it happens at the rod pins or at the mains in the radius. Not out there.
I see a dry start....a little too much silicone, rusty exhaust manifolds 'what that has to do with it idk', over spray on the flex plate 'who cares' and a water pump housing that was painted after it was installed on the motor according to the unpainted spot on the back.
So someone didnt prime the engine , didn't blast the manifolds , is hasty with a rattle can....and reused a fuel pump and a water pump housing.
If you bore n hone, grind the crank and resize the rods and it gets new pistons.... that's technically rebuild.
The rest just made it run, though looks dirty n used.
Not how I would send a new motor out..but if I were selling a car and needed it running... I would disclose all of what I done and made use of to the buyer. I would say I did a bare minimum bottom end rebuild and re used all the dressings. Cleaning, having that **** cleaned is more money and time, neither of which may have been on their side...
When I do my own motors and refreshes... I reuse the fuel pump, water pump, I dont have the covers washed, I once them over with brake clean and a rag or brush then respray them if that...same of the oil pan...granted my stuff isnt covered in 50 yr old gunk...point being some things are not a hindrance or detriment to a running engine.
If you got a deal, you know why. Don't ***** about it not being the way you would do it... you can do it yourself next time, right?
We are all here to help you...we just dont rush to jump on your ***** wagon because we look at things objectively and need see evidence before sending you after the guy for this or that..just like a Detective doesn't just take your word for it and start arresting people. So change your attitude some.
And some good help/ advice from some Friends! This post has nothing to do with me, but " THANKS Y'ALL"The best thing you could do is calm down and form a plan.
It's your car now, make it right for you.
There isn't a man or shop on the planet that can do it like ME.