It Lives...Here Starts the Project
#51
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Hey I think I see the hole for the clutch Z bar ball pivot right above your oil filter too! There's definitely a hole where the pivot ball would screw in, so you just need to clean it and check for threads! That's a good sign, and means you most likely have a hole in the crank also for the pilot bushing!
#52
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Thanks, I was hoping thats what the bolt hole above the oil filter was. By hole in the crank do you mean one about 3 inches deep, that steps down in size? 'Cus if that's the case, than I'm one lucky sonofa,,,,. It never occurred to me that I could have an issuew with the crank. I just jumped off the deep end, and bought a 4 spd.
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I located the af leak. It's for sure a rusted thru freeze plug. I've been trying to load a pic of it (nasty looking thing) but am having one of those not-so-computer-friendly moments. also found some more numbers on the motor, I'll post them tomorrow. I keep seeing 71 all over the place (maybe the year it was made?)
http://s825.photobucket.com/albums/z...9.jpg&newest=1 this is the leak
http://s825.photobucket.com/albums/z...9.jpg&newest=1 this is the leak
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Thanks, I was hoping thats what the bolt hole above the oil filter was. By hole in the crank do you mean one about 3 inches deep, that steps down in size? 'Cus if that's the case, than I'm one lucky sonofa,,,,. It never occurred to me that I could have an issuew with the crank. I just jumped off the deep end, and bought a 4 spd.
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I stand corrected. I just measured it. It's 1.5 in deep and concave at the end of the hole.
I got it pressure washed last night, and got some more info off the block,. On the back of the block on the left side there's a 12 encircled by 11 dots, below that it says E18 71. On the other side it has a T1 and CONV 1. I don't know if any of that info is important, but thought Id ask.
I was going to tear it down today, but they are racing a little ways from my house, and my daughter is dying to go. So, I guess I'll tear it down tomorrow and mic everything. It's on an engine stand outside, with all the holes covered with duct tape, I'm gonna cover it with a trash bag before we leave, it should be alright like that?
I got it pressure washed last night, and got some more info off the block,. On the back of the block on the left side there's a 12 encircled by 11 dots, below that it says E18 71. On the other side it has a T1 and CONV 1. I don't know if any of that info is important, but thought Id ask.
I was going to tear it down today, but they are racing a little ways from my house, and my daughter is dying to go. So, I guess I'll tear it down tomorrow and mic everything. It's on an engine stand outside, with all the holes covered with duct tape, I'm gonna cover it with a trash bag before we leave, it should be alright like that?
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I stand corrected. I just measured it. It's 1.5 in deep and concave at the end of the hole.
I got it pressure washed last night, and got some more info off the block,. On the back of the block on the left side there's a 12 encircled by 11 dots, below that it says E18 71. On the other side it has a T1 and CONV 1. I don't know if any of that info is important, but thought Id ask.
I was going to tear it down today, but they are racing a little ways from my house, and my daughter is dying to go. So, I guess I'll tear it down tomorrow and mic everything. It's on an engine stand outside, with all the holes covered with duct tape, I'm gonna cover it with a trash bag before we leave, it should be alright like that?
I got it pressure washed last night, and got some more info off the block,. On the back of the block on the left side there's a 12 encircled by 11 dots, below that it says E18 71. On the other side it has a T1 and CONV 1. I don't know if any of that info is important, but thought Id ask.
I was going to tear it down today, but they are racing a little ways from my house, and my daughter is dying to go. So, I guess I'll tear it down tomorrow and mic everything. It's on an engine stand outside, with all the holes covered with duct tape, I'm gonna cover it with a trash bag before we leave, it should be alright like that?
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Thanks, I didn't know if there was anything else of importance within the codes.
I guess I'll find out the important stuff tomorrow when I tear it down...that should be festive.
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I didn't get much done this week, I started back to work...that's a whole other story. I did get my engine completely torn down, and am going to drop it off at the machine shop tomorrow.
My current question is, can I put new pistons with floating pins on my old rods. My buddy says I can because the pin attaches to the piston, not the rod, I'm not buying that completely. Any advice here would be greatly appreciated
My current question is, can I put new pistons with floating pins on my old rods. My buddy says I can because the pin attaches to the piston, not the rod, I'm not buying that completely. Any advice here would be greatly appreciated
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Your buddy is correct. The pin doesn't need to change. The pistons change to accept clips and are slightly larger hole so the pin doesn't press into the piston.