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Jon

#1
July 15, 2013, 06:33:48 PM
They don't say when the create engine was manufactured.  I wonder how long it's sat.

Geoff

#2
July 15, 2013, 09:16:12 PM
It is for a '74 Eldo from the part number.  But you're right, it doesn't give a manufacture date. 
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Fins

#3
July 15, 2013, 10:49:25 PM
I'd have to open a 40 year old mill that's never been oiled up. That thing is got to be rusted internally.
Fins
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EZ

#4
July 21, 2013, 12:24:12 PM
I agree Fins.  If it sat in your garage or mine the humidity would cause surface rust.  But in California??  I don't know.  :sunny:
I'd still pull the heads to look at the cylinder walls just to make sure.

Fins

#5
July 21, 2013, 12:52:22 PM
Just rolling it over will score the bores and the bearings. Kali or not. Disassemble it first then lightly hone the bores, maybe just have to wipe the bearing with oil. But the cam bearing are dry, the lifters, timing chain is probably locked up.

Good core candidate though.
Fins
1976 Eldorado Convertible in Crystal Blue FireMist Poly with White interior and top
1969 Fleetwood Brougham in Chalice Gold FireMist with matching interior and top (Sold)
Founder of The Misfits
CLC# 22631

It's hard to win an argument with a smart person, but it's damned near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person.

Russ

#6
July 22, 2013, 01:23:30 PM
Just hook up 2 big batteries in series, and let her rip. The oil will get there soon enough.
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Fins

#7
July 22, 2013, 01:33:01 PM
Do that and you're assured of a full rebuild.  ::)
Fins
1976 Eldorado Convertible in Crystal Blue FireMist Poly with White interior and top
1969 Fleetwood Brougham in Chalice Gold FireMist with matching interior and top (Sold)
Founder of The Misfits
CLC# 22631

It's hard to win an argument with a smart person, but it's damned near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person.

Denrep

#8
July 22, 2013, 10:19:23 PM Last Edit: July 22, 2013, 10:23:36 PM by Denrep
Quote from: pyro on July 22, 2013, 01:23:30 PM
Just hook up 2 big batteries in series, and let her rip. The oil will get there soon enough.

... once an oil pump is procured and installed.


Something smells here.

Water outlet and casting at missing welch plug seem to show heavy rust.  :confused2:

Looks like an intake's been installed and removed.  :scratchhead:

Lotta bolt holes have the been-installed look.  :chin:

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Russ

#9
July 23, 2013, 02:24:03 AM
Quote from: Fins on July 22, 2013, 01:33:01 PM
Do that and you're assured of a full rebuild.  ::)

the starter??   :scratchhead:   :rotfl:  :hammer:   :pty:   O-man, I can hook you fast.
63 4 window sedan, series 62

2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD

Fins

#10
July 23, 2013, 10:50:08 AM
Quote from: pyro on July 23, 2013, 02:24:03 AM
Quote from: Fins on July 22, 2013, 01:33:01 PM
Do that and you're assured of a full rebuild.  ::)

the starter??   :scratchhead:   :rotfl:  :hammer:   :pty:   O-man, I can hook you fast.

:scratchhead: :scratchhead: :scratchhead: :scratchhead: :scratchhead:
Fins
1976 Eldorado Convertible in Crystal Blue FireMist Poly with White interior and top
1969 Fleetwood Brougham in Chalice Gold FireMist with matching interior and top (Sold)
Founder of The Misfits
CLC# 22631

It's hard to win an argument with a smart person, but it's damned near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person.

Russ

#11
July 23, 2013, 02:39:34 PM
 :Muttley:  I knew you'd respond.  Cant help myself, Big daddy.
63 4 window sedan, series 62

2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD

Fins

#12
July 23, 2013, 05:22:17 PM
Respond to what? None of it makes sense.
Quote from: pyro on July 22, 2013, 01:23:30 PM
Just hook up 2 big batteries in series, and let her rip. The oil will get there soon enough.
Quote from: Fins on July 22, 2013, 01:33:01 PM
Do that and you're assured of a full rebuild.  ::)

To me, you're advocating just hooking up a pair of batteries and trying to fire it up. My response was that you'll toast the engine. Then you come back about a starter.

Someone want to help me out here? Am I that dense that I can't find a joke somewhere in all of this?
If there is one, then I sure don't see it.  :chin:
Fins
1976 Eldorado Convertible in Crystal Blue FireMist Poly with White interior and top
1969 Fleetwood Brougham in Chalice Gold FireMist with matching interior and top (Sold)
Founder of The Misfits
CLC# 22631

It's hard to win an argument with a smart person, but it's damned near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person.

EZ

#13
September 03, 2013, 02:50:17 AM
He's just jerking your chain Fins.  You're too EZ.   :beer:

Fins

#14
September 03, 2013, 10:29:11 AM
Speakin' of EZ...Where the hell have you been?
Fins
1976 Eldorado Convertible in Crystal Blue FireMist Poly with White interior and top
1969 Fleetwood Brougham in Chalice Gold FireMist with matching interior and top (Sold)
Founder of The Misfits
CLC# 22631

It's hard to win an argument with a smart person, but it's damned near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person.
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