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if it were my car, i would scrap the motor and get a new/used one. the obvious problems (finger tight head studs, etc) are probably not the only problems....
Outside looks real clean from what I can see. Engine looks like a mess though.
Make sure you get the head hardness tested to make sure it's not completely cooked. That fan doesn't make it look very promising. If the alluminium has started annealing, you've gotta look at a new head.
Inspect the head gasket very thoroughly, make sure there are no flaws at all before even considering reusing it. It is an expensive gasket, there are people who have reused them. Here's a thread to look through on that topic...
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27519&highlight=reuse+head
If you do want peace of mind, buying a new gasket is always an option, but it comes at a price.
Best to replace all your bearings on the bottom end too...that's a pretty bad milkshake you got going on there.
Make sure you get the head hardness tested to make sure it's not completely cooked. That fan doesn't make it look very promising. If the alluminium has started annealing, you've gotta look at a new head.
Inspect the head gasket very thoroughly, make sure there are no flaws at all before even considering reusing it. It is an expensive gasket, there are people who have reused them. Here's a thread to look through on that topic...
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27519&highlight=reuse+head
If you do want peace of mind, buying a new gasket is always an option, but it comes at a price.
Best to replace all your bearings on the bottom end too...that's a pretty bad milkshake you got going on there.
Can't wait to see the paint polished. You've done some amazing paint restoration in the past.
I seriously need to get a custom fan like that for my All-trac. I bet that'd be worth a good 30hp. lol
I would definitely get that head professionally cleaned and straightened. Do you have a good machine shop near you?
Good luck. Keep us updated.
I seriously need to get a custom fan like that for my All-trac. I bet that'd be worth a good 30hp. lol
I would definitely get that head professionally cleaned and straightened. Do you have a good machine shop near you?
Good luck. Keep us updated.
Just clean it up, nothing in that motor cant be cleaned out. no need to replace anything, unless ofcourse its warped or damaged.
nosechunks;1424378 said:
:bsflag: that engine would definetly need a rebuild. Not cost efficient to just replace the hg, better to rebuild becuase theres no doubt that it will be knockin
It needs to be cleaned and checked regardless. Pull engine, clean and inspect to see what the damage really is, until that's done it's all speculation.
gtsfirefighter
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the walrus;1424313 said:
Yeah, you can use it.
Complete rebuild is my advice. The car looks good though.
I sure hope the guy who sold you this isn't a member here since his intentions were to screw you. If he is a member I'd out him so no one will ever buy anything from him again.
even if you pull the head of the 87 theres no way to tell if its annealed or not unless you get a hardness test on it. take the block and head to a machine shop and go from there.
You asked what your next move should be and many of us will advice you to pull the engine. If you dont know how to mic then have a machine shop that has knowledge of 7M s do it for you. You might just need to fresh up the block with new rings and bearings. The head might just need some new valve stems and decking. So with that being said GO PULL THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HURRY LOL. Just kidding on the hurring part, take your time and learn as much as you can from what you being reading. Check out the section called ENGINE INTERNALS/MECHANICAL. GO PULL THAT ENGINE AND DO IT RIGHT THE 1ST TIME......Good luck and if you need anything we are here to help......:beer:
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Also....will the milkshake have had any ill affects on the turbo since the oil circulates though it?
Pulling the engine or engine + transmission is a personal prefference. I pull both together and put them back in together. I think its easier and when the engine is out you can wire up everything and itll be easier. Dont forget to put new valve stems. Keep up the good work....keep us posted with pics