Great to be stubborn enough to finally say , " Hey it's time for me to finally do my project not yours , " And you won't find me while I'm working on it so no distractions . It's getting done away from home and shop . Socking away 32 Tudor parts like a squirrel and I hope my best doesn't ask me for a sewing machine or something ... Sent from my 5032W using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Hi , it's been since May 5th when I started the teardown and just got the crank out aoment ago after 129 hours of actual work . Freddie had sit outside without an oil filler cap for 20 years so I knew what had to be one of the worst crankcases around . That's the art of it and have always carried a strong faith in the quality of old iron . It's just been great as compared with an LS motors metallurgy is just not solid quality . So here is Freddie now after spending $1300 onfolling Freddie's own toolbox with all new quality tools and petroleum penetrant only . I used FreeAll , Sea Foam Deep Creep and two small bottles of Marvel Mystery so far and 129 hours labor . I have been over this engine 2-3 hours a day regularly . It's of tapping to vibrate things loose and then soak for a couple days then back at it again . Yes all valve assemblies are out and none to be reused as all are frozen . Now with the crank out I can concentrate on the cam , lifters . Everyone has helped and we thank you as what a blessing you all have been . I keep you posted . Have a great day and keep your foot in it
Hi , hope this update finds you well and happy . Joking about the custom lightweight pistons and a little progress is good so got another lifter loose but still stuck think it mushroomed so I stopped and went for the connecting rods today and this is a no heat project so it justade for more fun and great results
Hi and a good day and wishes for all . Freddie now has a lady friend and am going to perform a as stock to factory build is the plan . Smooth with good flow is the plan so everyone may I introduce Flo ! Have a nice evening and keep the foot into it
Hi OzMerc39 Hope your day is good and may I invite you to enjoy the two threads Freddie's Latest ... and Meet Flo !
Hi TommyD Just today got Flo completely disassembled and ready for the Engine Shop where Freddie is . So it's taken two weeks over a year for both these engines disassembled . Please do check out Freddie's Latest ... and Meet Flo ! That's Flo in the picture below all ready for a ride ! Have a nice evening TommyD and keep your foot in it !
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