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Lurch
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new engine

Postby Lurch » Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:19 pm

So the engine in my Bronco II was getting just a bit weak. Actually it was getting a lot weak. If I hit a head wind on the highway it wouldn't hold 70. Not to mention the low oil pressure, using coolant and bad knocking and rattling noises that were coming from under the hood.
So I picked up another engine from a coworker that was a fresh build about 20k ago. It has world product heads, bored 30 over and balanced. I tore it down and decided it needed new rings and bearings. Evidently he wasn't honest about how well he had taken care of it. So I honed it, put new rings and bearings. Installed a custom ground camshaft and headers. I know it's only a 2.9l but if your gonna polish a turd make it real shiny 8)
I hope to fire it this weekend. Kinda excited to see how it will run.

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Postby I'm not so bright » Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:33 pm

real shiny polish Looks good! I see you have some 2 post hoist too, I use mine all the time. I'm thinking about getting a forth one to put outside!

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Postby Lurch » Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:37 pm

Actually I took it into work. I just recently sold my house/shop and am currently living with my gf in her new house. Not much room for this kind of projecto here.
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Postby scumby » Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:41 pm

you are correct THAT IS A REALLY SHINY TURD!

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Postby SPR » Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:39 pm

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