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    Offline 'Cuda Hunter

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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #15 on: May 26, 2014 - 02:02:11 AM »
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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #16 on: May 26, 2014 - 02:12:07 AM »
    number 5
    Something looks funny








    I do believe, the bearing was left out of number 5.  Hence carving a step on the crank journal.
      I can catch the step with my fingernail when I run it across the journal.  :bricks1: :clueless: :dunno: :puke: :crying: >:( >:( >:(

    One of the bolts is catching and is really hard to remove from the cap.
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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #18 on: May 26, 2014 - 02:26:36 AM »
    two cylinders had moisture in them.  Would that have something to do with running ethanol?


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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #19 on: May 26, 2014 - 02:29:00 AM »





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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #20 on: May 26, 2014 - 02:30:15 AM »
    So, obviously I'm not working in a high dollar shop. Just me and some tools and a cluttered garage.
    I don't really want to spend the money on shop fees.

    I'm wondering what is junk.

    Everything?

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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #21 on: May 26, 2014 - 03:08:52 AM »
     :o

    looks like you have great valve covers there...  ::)
    what`s up with the chip in the cylinderwall?
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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #22 on: May 26, 2014 - 04:01:46 AM »
    Not an engine builder, but seems line honing would be valuable in this case, if have bottom end problems, or is that
    only if you use studs?
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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #23 on: May 26, 2014 - 07:18:44 AM »
    Hate to say it but..... "IF" the block is good I think the cheapest way out is a stroker kit. I wouldn't reuse the oil pump, lifters, timing chain , rods, crank. Epic fail on the part of the engine builder.  :22yikes:
    Sorry to see this mess you inherited .  :sadwavey:
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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #24 on: May 26, 2014 - 10:12:16 AM »
    So then, yes, everything is junk. 

    Unless the block checks out and can be stroked.

    Again, I'm no engine builder.  But I'm not scared. 
    Can you direct me to a complete kit to stroke this motor?

    HP2, are you out there?  Do you know of a shop I should take this block to get it checked?
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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #25 on: May 26, 2014 - 10:13:32 AM »
    Dutch, Which chip?
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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #26 on: May 26, 2014 - 10:25:17 AM »
    3rd batch of pics , 3rd pic. this page 
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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #27 on: May 26, 2014 - 10:31:29 AM »
    Just checked.  Gasket material.  No chip.
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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #28 on: May 26, 2014 - 10:32:20 AM »
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    Re: What do you guys think of this engine build ??
    « Reply #29 on: May 26, 2014 - 01:59:40 PM »
    So, can I replace all bearings, two rods/caps/ bolts, and a crank and make it run again?

    not the optimum choice of course. I just have a hard time throwing stuff away.  Does that make any sense at all?

    Really need to figure out my direction on this.
    Probably going to Denver to get a stock 78 400 as a temporary runner.  That will give me time to figure out where I'm going with this 383.

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