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Old 06-27-2002, 07:10 PM   #1
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blew my motor today :(

i threw a rod in my 72 today! this blows, i knew the engine needed some major attention but i thought it would last while i was doing the body work/paint and interior on the truck. ive been spending all my money on the interior and front clip and other parts and now looks like i need a new engine 1st. im going with the 350/250hp crate motor with the 3yr/50k warranty for $1300. too bad i only have $400 free right now....
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Old 06-27-2002, 07:16 PM   #2
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Damn, that sucks. Hey, nothing you can do now about your old engine so think positive. Every cloud has a silver lining. Just think, now you can get a NEW engine. I hope its not an omen, working on other parts of the truck. I'm putting a lot of time and money into my interior at the moment, maybe I should knock on wood with regards to my engine. Good luck getting your new engine though.
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Old 06-27-2002, 07:22 PM   #3
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My condolences.....
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Old 06-27-2002, 07:27 PM   #4
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You mena knock on wood grain. Not wood.
Bummer bout your motor man...I know the feeling all too well. I blew mine on the way home for breakfast a few years ago. (Army days) It tried to lock up...but I didn't let it. I limped it home at about 25 MPH with no oil pressure.
Turned out it has 3 spun rod bearings, and 2 bent rods.
If i woulda known it was a high nickle block, i wouldn't have gotten rid of it so easily.
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Old 06-27-2002, 11:01 PM   #5
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That sucks man.
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Old 06-28-2002, 09:21 AM   #6
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What a bummer. Better break out a credit card - those are evil but useful little things!
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Old 06-28-2002, 09:40 AM   #7
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Start selling parts off your blown motor- Heads, and anything else that the new engine will already have.
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Old 06-29-2002, 01:23 AM   #8
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