Think Luck just ran out
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- mopardog
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Think Luck just ran out
Went and picked up a 400 last weekend....finally got it tore down today. Pistons are rusted stuck, cylinder walls are rusted. Took block to speed shop\machine shop nearby for a second opinion. They basically said the heads are fixable, crank should be good if I can get it out, and connecting rods might be okay....but the block is pretty much a boat anchor. there's about 100 bucks down the toilet. Is there anyone else on here from Arkansas who might have a lead or an extra 400 block lying around in good shape for sale?
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
Yes that does suck. Its disheartening to think you have a good block then find out you don't. I have a couple 400 here I just hope they are still good. I do have a 69 383 near KCMO I make a good deal on.
Mike
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
Just talked to a local Mopar guy and he says he's got a 72 coded block that he's willing to part with. Funny thing is, he was first owner of my last car and knows a little history on my current Runner. Talk about a small world. Hope everything works out. Gonna meet up with him this weekend on motor. (crossing fingers)
Ralley72, will keep ya in mind if this doesn't work for some reason.
Ralley72, will keep ya in mind if this doesn't work for some reason.
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
How far is the block pitted? How far would you have to bore it to clean it up?
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
According to the guys at the speed shop, the pits are too deep to bore out and would cost around 600 to resleeve, so gonna get what salvageable stuff off it as possible and scrap block. Hate to do it but, not throwing any more at block than I already have besides, all good stuff off this one will bolt up to new block when I get it. so not a total loss....I think.
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
Please tell me why you would buy a motor and NOT check it out first? At least see if the crank will turn.
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
I know I should have tried to see if engine would turn at crank. I made a mistake. I am sure I am not the only Mopar fan here that has done something similar. I admit I am a little rusty (ha no pun intended) but I am no complete rookie. I'm taking this as a learning experience and moving on. The good thing is, I have saved a bunch of parts, and in the long run, am not out a whole bunch of cash and I have scored a correct 72 block after all.
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
It is progress and that is a good thing. Hell what is the scrap value of a big ass block?
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
I am sure the heads and everything else that you took off the engine was well worth what you paid for the whole thing. Parts is parts! Just took in 200lbs of rusty automotive scrap and got 10 bucks.
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
Not sure how much the block will bring. Was kinda kicking around the idea of making a coffee table out of it for the man cave or something like that. (if the mrs. will ok it that is ). the guys at the shop looked at heads and seem to think they will clean up good. Gonna go look at potential new block tomorrow. Now just gotta figure out what to do with the 318 and trans that goes with it. Might list it in local paper and use funds for more parts. Funny how things seem to continue to fall in place even when there are minor setbacks. thanks again to everyone for being supportive so far. I will try to get a photobucket account during my next days off so I can post some pics of my baby.
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
Hey don't worry about it Mopardog..
When one door closes a window opens. just be ready when it does. Sounds like your luck is turning around.
I have built most of my cars by barter, and trading off what I don't need for what I do need.
Good luck with you build.
Godspeed,
JON
When one door closes a window opens. just be ready when it does. Sounds like your luck is turning around.
I have built most of my cars by barter, and trading off what I don't need for what I do need.
Good luck with you build.
Godspeed,
JON
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
went and looked at the possible "new" 400 motor today and sadly, it wasn't much better than the one I've got. But sat and visited with the guy in his shop for a little while, and he mentioned that he just happened to have a 383 block if I was interested in it... then he would make me a good deal. So, I said "why not let's take a look at her". He had the block wrapped in plastic and said he had all the machine work done on it a couple of years ago and never found anything to put it in. We opened the bag to take a peek, and WOW! the block looked like he had just gotten it back from the shop! Nice and clean he had the block cleaned and checked and the crank turned\polished! He had the pistons and all the stuff I didn't have from my block to include a pair of HP exhaust manifolds. Said he would take $150 and I couldn't get my wallet out quick enough. Not a 400 going back in like planned but don't think I got hurt in the deal. Can't wait to get engine put together! Talk about a window of opprotunity opening...Still can't believe the luck!
Long live "Ma Mopar"!!! 1972 Road Runner F7 Green, E68, build Feb 9, 1972, Deluxe trim. She's a little rough but she's mine all mine!!!!!
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
Planning on dropping the fuel tank today and cleaning lines and tank. Just busy work until I get everything needed for the motor.
Long live "Ma Mopar"!!! 1972 Road Runner F7 Green, E68, build Feb 9, 1972, Deluxe trim. She's a little rough but she's mine all mine!!!!!
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
Pulled the tank out today and gave her a good cleaning. A quart of Acetone dropped in and sloshed it around and couldn't believe how clean it is. went ahead and dropped the valances and bumpers and stuff just doin what I can before it goes to body shop. Will more than likely clean on the pistons\rods tomorrow in the a\c.
Long live "Ma Mopar"!!! 1972 Road Runner F7 Green, E68, build Feb 9, 1972, Deluxe trim. She's a little rough but she's mine all mine!!!!!
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Re: Think Luck just ran out
Don't know if you have access to sonic-checking the block,
from what I've read, some are thick enough to clean up at .100 oversize!
Despite what the mopar performance books say.
I wouldn't scrap it just yet!
from what I've read, some are thick enough to clean up at .100 oversize!
Despite what the mopar performance books say.
I wouldn't scrap it just yet!