Wall of Shame

[Xplantdad]

I remember you talking about that, Charley!

[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What was supposed to be a freshly rebuilt engine with everything new except the timing chain that broke right before the 66 Fairlane was pushed across the auction block. I bought it, got it running but didn't trust it. This is what was in the engine.










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So Charley, you bought an SOHC car after it quit while driving up to the stage and then opened it up to find all that? How was it resolved or did you just shrug and get on with fixing it?

[47Hammer]

These pictures were from when my friend was playing around with the distributor and I was pumping the gas pedal. When all of a sudden there was a huge backfire through the carb and it blew the valve covers off. I waited until payday, bought &amp; installed new valve covers and it fired right up.

They're on upside down because I just threw them on as I was disgusted.

[Charley Lillard]

Mecum put me in touch with the seller who apologized and said it was all new except for the broken chain. He sent me a new chain and a service manual. It was later when I tore it down and found all the garbage parts, Reath crank that had been drilled and welded, ancient Mickey Thompson aluminum rods, pistons that had been dropped and then ground down, junk valves...Purely a engine thrown together for a auction.

[Verne_Frantz]

I don't get taken too often, but I bought this '63 300hp 327 from an infamous collector/restorer. HE said it was outside for one winter but covered up and should be fine inside. All the head bolts were finger tight and this is what I found when I took it apart. #7 piston and rod were missing. I still haven't gotten the pistons to move, and it's been soaking for months with a lot of banging.
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[njsteve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't get taken too often, but I bought this '63 300hp 327 from an infamous collector/restorer. HE said it was outside for one winter but covered up and should be fine inside. All the head bolts were finger tight and this is what I found when I took it apart. #7 piston and rod were missing. I still haven't gotten the pistons to move, and it's been soaking for months with a lot of banging.
Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]



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Verne, would an old fashioned caustic hot tanking melt the original pistons out of the bores?

[Verne_Frantz]

I don't know Steve. I've even thought about our old friend Evap-o-rust. I had planned to take it to a local engine builder but he doesn't have the caustic tank. I'd really love to save the block.

Verne

[njsteve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't know Steve. I've even thought about our old friend Evap-o-rust. I had planned to take it to a local engine builder but he doesn't have the caustic tank. I'd really love to save the block.

Verne </div></div>

Try Rogers Speed Shop in Garwood NJ. That's the old fashioned machine shop that does all my work. I think they have access to an old style hot tank. Also, try the Bontempo Brothers Speed Shop in Linden, NJ - they dipped the rear axle housing for my Trans Am several years ago.

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't get taken too often, but I bought this '63 300hp 327 from an infamous collector/restorer. HE said it was outside for one winter but covered up and should be fine inside. All the head bolts were finger tight and this is what I found when I took it apart. #7 piston and rod were missing. I still haven't gotten the pistons to move, and it's been soaking for months with a lot of banging.
Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]



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Verne, would an old fashioned caustic hot tanking melt the original pistons out of the bores?</div></div>

If all you want to save is the block -- use a &quot;blue flame&quot; wrench and very carefully (stay clear of walls) cut through the top of piston ... trim excess to relieve pressure. You should be able to knock the rest out. TAZ

[Verne_Frantz]

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If all you want to save is the block -- use a &quot;blue flame&quot; wrench and very carefully (stay clear of walls) cut through the top of piston ... trim excess to relieve pressure. You should be able to knock the rest out. TAZ [/quote]

TAZ,right now the block has been moved to a wood shed (wood floor) so I'd reluctant to use the hot wrench.
Verne