Looks as though the engine from the rear impact wreck has destroyed the center main bearing (thrust bearing) and locked up the engine. With closer look he has now noticed hairline cracks in the bell-housing where the bolts go through to the block. So....short block is toast and trans is questionable.
Good news (hard to believe), I was able to get in touch with the guy I bought the engine and trans from back in Oct of 2013 and he was understanding to the problem. He actually lives about 10 minutes from where the car is in Michigan. I asked if he wanted to see the damage and he said he didn't want any bad Karma so he just believes what I told him. He said if I was dishonest with him it would come back and bite me anyway, That is how he lives his life and he doesn't want any unhappy dealings. So we worked out an agreeable amount and he sent it to me within a few days (cash). I have since ordered a new mopar short block and am looking for a low mileage NAG1 in the Michigan area. Got the engine ordered from Mancini Racing and Randy at Bouchelon suggested not even attempting to fix the old motor. He said there is a good possibility the block is busted around the crank journal web. You will end up with problems sooner or later. He suggested melting it down and making patio furniture out of the old block. That won't happen because mother Mopar wants the old short block as a core, even though they are selling me a brand new 2015 short block (i don't really understand the logic). Core charge is $800. They can have it for that. Now we are waiting for the new shortblock to get in at Mancini's. When I ordered it there were 4 available, but when Mancini finally ordered it from Mopar, they were gone. There are 17 in the pipeline so It should be in within a couple of weeks. Then it gets switched and maybe my car will come back to Missouri to stay. In the meantime I am loaded with mopar convertibles. I have 3 although this one is the keeper. I recently got a 70 Challenger that needs paint. It is in line at the paint shop unless someone buys it as is. It could be my summer cruiser if I get it painted in time.
