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 Nov 11 2011, 10:04 AM
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Chris has motivated me into finally pulling the cylinder head to see what's going on with the Talon. So This Saturday we will see what we have in there to work with and determin a solution to get it on the road.
It's been a while since I've put a wrench to her. Kinda looking forward to it. Especially with some good helpful company. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Nov 11 2011, 11:57 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 14-December 10 Member No.: 48,824 |
hell ya im just ready to drive mine lol i got it running but i still need a windshield
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Nov 13 2011, 05:12 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Well Chris and I pulled the cylinder head off in short order. I was correct that there was some confilct between the number one cylinder and the valves. Unfortunately it wasn't for a reason I had anticipated. There is some slop in the number one piston stroke causing contact with the cylinder head. So there is trouble in the bottom end as well. Probably a bad rod bearing. That's too bad since it is a Buscher Stage three bottom end with less than 5000 miles on it.
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Nov 15 2011, 09:33 AM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Admin Posts: 490 Joined: 15-September 08 From: East Peoria, IL Member No.: 8,716 |
QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Nov 13 2011, 05:12 PM)  Well Chris and I pulled the cylinder head off in short order. I was correct that there was some confilct between the number one cylinder and the valves. Unfortunately it wasn't for a reason I had anticipated. There is some slop in the number one piston stroke causing contact with the cylinder head. So there is trouble in the bottom end as well. Probably a bad rod bearing. That's too bad since it is a Buscher Stage three bottom end with less than 5000 miles on it. well it sucks that you have to pull the whole engine, but if the crank is only just scored a little bit, I have a buddy with a polisher. He did Patterson's crank for his wife's car and it came out well. Worth a shot at least. Hopefully will be able to get away with just a rod and some bearings worst case. Or might get lucky and just have a piston bad (pin hole whopped out, etc) -------------------- 1978 Mustang II King Cobra
89 5.0HO, Stock Short Block, Ford F303 cam, 1.7:1 Crane Roller Rockers, Holley 650 Doubler Pumper, MSD 6AL, Pocket Ported stock heads, Hedman Long Tube Headers 5 spd Manual Full roll cage, 9" full floater w/Currie trac lock/373 gears, RCI Fuel Cell Project Page: http://www.brandttuning.com/projects.htm |
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Nov 18 2011, 06:21 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
It was fun....wish the outcome was a little different. It's been a while since I worked on a car!
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Nov 20 2011, 04:47 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Well if I were to put it back together I would be looking for a stroker motor. Right now that's not high on my priority list unless there is a super deal out there somewhere.
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Mar 7 2013, 10:40 AM
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QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Nov 20 2011, 10:47 PM) Well if I were to put it back together I would be looking for a stroker motor. Right now that's not high on my priority list unless there is a super deal out there somewhere. If you're still looking for a stroker shortblock, you can have my old one for free. It does need new rings at a minimum, and new pistons wouldn't hurt. -Eric -------------------- Eric Wort
87 White Buick Turbo 'T' (11.71 @ 116.5, 1.61 60ft, slipping trans) 92 Teal Eagle Talon TSi AWD (burn victim) |
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Mar 7 2013, 01:16 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
QUOTE (wortdog @ Mar 7 2013, 11:40 AM) If you're still looking for a stroker shortblock, you can have my old one for free. It does need new rings at a minimum, and new pistons wouldn't hurt. -Eric WOW! Thats pretty awesome. -------------------- ┌∩┐(◣_◢)┌∩┐
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Mar 8 2013, 07:27 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
QUOTE (wortdog @ Mar 7 2013, 04:40 PM) If you're still looking for a stroker shortblock, you can have my old one for free. It does need new rings at a minimum, and new pistons wouldn't hurt. -Eric I agree that is pretty awesome! That does sound like the super deal that may get me off of dead center. Where are you located these days? Are you still in Champaign area? Message me on FB or e-mail if you don't want to post it here. Thanks, Marcus -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Mar 9 2013, 08:31 PM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 19-September 02 From: New Baden, IL Member No.: 7 |
Kicks, you still have your Talon?
A free Stroker short block; wow! -------------------- -The original (member) 007. Stop looking at me Spy!!
-98 S-10 P/U creepin' low on stock 15s!! -You come off just a little more intelligent if you know how to spell the insults in addition to saying them |
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