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Old 10-28-12, 02:04 AM
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Got everything ready to pull the engine later today. The list of parts keeps getting longer and longer, it will probably be spring before she's back on the road. Once the engine is out then I can really clean that engine bay, can you say OCD lol.
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Perfect chance to stick a V8 in that thing
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Old 10-29-12, 05:27 PM
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Thanks Marshall, pulled the engine out yesterday, plan to ship it by the end of the week I hope.
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Ummmmmmm, I'm really into the spinning triangules inside the peanut thing lol.
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Perfect chance to stick a V8 in that thing
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Old 10-29-12, 05:48 PM
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V8's are for the weak.
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Or for people who enjoy lame things like "torque."
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Got this far, plan to have to the shortblock by tomorrow evening.Name: IMAG0323.jpg Views: 39 Size: 181.6 KB
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Old 10-30-12, 09:20 PM
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Got to thank by fellow rotorheads Edgar & Allan for the help removing the engine and Eric for the use of the engine stand adapter. BTW hear Eric's FC last night, it sounds nasty in a good way.Name: IMAG0316.jpg Views: 62 Size: 284.8 KB
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Down to the shortblock, front rotor and housing are toast. Name: IMAG0337.jpg Views: 38 Size: 216.0 KB
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Old 10-31-12, 07:45 PM
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PM sent, I could use those parts. Thanks again.
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Ah man sorry to hear it, damn cold weather. Let me know if you need parts, I've got a blown shortblock that I could possibly part out the good rotor and housing for you and whatever else you might need
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Yeah I haven't had a need to use the adapter yet so Eric asked me if he could lend it to you. With as much help/tools we've traded with one another it wouldn't have mattered whether he asked me or not. You need it and I have it, it's yours to use.
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Thanks guy, I appreciate it. I'm done with it plus I got the one I ordered from Pineapple in the mail today. I really appreciate the help I got from my fellow rotorheads, hopeully someday I'll be able to repay the help.
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Yeah I haven't had a need to use the adapter yet so Eric asked me if he could lend it to you. With as much help/tools we've traded with one another it wouldn't have mattered whether he asked me or not. You need it and I have it, it's yours to use.
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You should have the motor ported and put a single turbo in while your at it.
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Old 11-01-12, 07:56 PM
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Hi Matt, I do plan to have it ported but I'm sticking with the twins. With what I do with it and what I invested in the twins set-up I think it's my best and less expensive option. Us old guys just to cruise around and I couldn't handle all the power lol. BTW, know anyone that can sell me a rotor and a front housing? I could use them, thanks.
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BTW, know anyone that can sell me a rotor and a front housing? I could use them, thanks.
Steve Kan or Curtis at Rotary Innovations, I can PM you their phone numbers if you need them.
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Old 11-02-12, 11:06 AM
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Please do, thanks guy.
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Steve Kan or Curtis at Rotary Innovations, I can PM you their phone numbers if you need them.
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Old 11-02-12, 02:02 PM
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Old 11-02-12, 08:32 PM
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Got it Robert, gracias.
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man that sucks!!! are you going to rebuilt it yourself?
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Thanks guy. No, I'm sending it off to a friend in El Paso that does great work. Way out of my league lol. It's on a pallet and should be gone by monday.
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Good luck on the build, I have a horrible leaky pan. Is that the name "the black stuff sealant"
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Good luck on the build, I have a horrible leaky pan. Is that the name "the black stuff sealant"
The maker is Permatex and the product is "The Right Stuff".
It is expensive, but it works compared to everything else.
You can get it in AutoZone, PepBoys, O'reilleys or even Amazon.
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Thanks guy.
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Good luck on the build, I have a horrible leaky pan. Is that the name "the black stuff sealant"
Good info Robert, I will pass this on to the guy building my engine even thou he should know this by now.
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The maker is Permatex and the product is "The Right Stuff".
It is expensive, but it works compared to everything else.
You can get it in AutoZone, PepBoys, O'reilleys or even Amazon.
Amazon.com: permatex the right stuff: Automotive
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