I have chocolate milk on my lifters.
05-31-2002, 09:50 AM
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I have chocolate milk on my lifters. I'm checking out a used engine I bought for $1200
I don't need the heads or the valvetrain off it. Mainly I'm concerned with the short block.
I took the heads off today and I found two bent and one broken PR. To my untrained eye I see no visable damage to the valves or the piston tops. I haven't cleaned them yet but, the cylinder walls and everything look fine.
I can tell that the previous owner was a racer because of the PRs.
Like I said I'm concerned with the bottom end. My oil pump went out in my TA so I'm pretty sure the heads/cam/valvetrain are good. (hopefully)
I don't need the heads or the valvetrain off it. Mainly I'm concerned with the short block.
I took the heads off today and I found two bent and one broken PR. To my untrained eye I see no visable damage to the valves or the piston tops. I haven't cleaned them yet but, the cylinder walls and everything look fine.
I can tell that the previous owner was a racer because of the PRs.
Like I said I'm concerned with the bottom end. My oil pump went out in my TA so I'm pretty sure the heads/cam/valvetrain are good. (hopefully)
05-31-2002, 06:17 PM
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Re: I have chocolate milk on my lifters. </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by JC_1:
<strong>Can I get some suggestions on what to look for to ensure the bottom end is in good condition?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Take the oil pan off and inspect the bearings.
<strong>Can I get some suggestions on what to look for to ensure the bottom end is in good condition?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Take the oil pan off and inspect the bearings.
06-01-2002, 09:55 PM
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Re: I have chocolate milk on my lifters. There's rust on the front of the crank and the oil pump.
Any suggestions? I'm gonna try and get my $$ back, the seller said he would stand behind the motor.
Any suggestions? I'm gonna try and get my $$ back, the seller said he would stand behind the motor.
06-02-2002, 06:28 PM
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Re: I have chocolate milk on my lifters. If the PRs are broken, I'm sure the motor has been beat to hell. Also, coolant in the oil will trash the bearings...and a rusty oil pump? Damn. Get your $$$ back.
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06-03-2002, 07:37 AM
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Re: I have chocolate milk on my lifters. </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by MelloYellow:
<strong>No cracks in the block? Hydrolocked?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No I don't see any cracks in the block. The rotating assembly spins freely.
<strong>No cracks in the block? Hydrolocked?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No I don't see any cracks in the block. The rotating assembly spins freely.
