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Pulled the engine today

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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Not much to say, took less than two hours.







Now to get to work.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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wow and in the dirt no less! that engine bay is screaming for a good pressure washing.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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And the reason for pulling? Hopefully going bigger.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Choppers
And the reason for pulling? Hopefully going bigger.
The crank bearings are all chewed up. Definitely going bigger.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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Sweeet ! Just make sure to NOT use cast parts
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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wasn't too bad was it? The 80s cd helped
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Little update for yall.


Stock Opti FTW





Clogged head gasket.



Found the problem. The bearings were like shredded aluminum.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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that sucks..but, now your going bigger..nice
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