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Originally Posted by dykstra
This might be a blessing in disguise Tim? It sounds like you thought something was a miss from the get go.
While it sucks to have to pull the engine, I'm sure you will have peace of mind after it gets the ol Tim S treatment. 
None of us on the site have seen you do anything half azz. |
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Originally Posted by RPOLS3
Ugh............sorry to hear this.
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Originally Posted by TimG
Tim, it hurts to read this. At least the damage appears to be internal, and the block was not damaged. You've also got a great engine builder, so you're in good hands. I also know you love that car.
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Originally Posted by 60sStuff
Tim,
Your chassis clean on this ‘60 is awesome and so deserving for this beautiful Corvette.
A fresh engine is also deserving.
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Originally Posted by SupremeDeluxe
Tim,
I can tell you are in love here, so you aren't going to "mind" the time and expense of starting anew with the engine. Just means more time until the trade...
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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects
That car has too many miles on it for you to leave the engine alone anyway...  This justifies having it "freshened"... 
The car will be better for it, getting the engine/trans gone thru. |
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Originally Posted by scuncio
Sorry to hear about the engine issue. Is this a common scenario for the early FI units? Hopefully the 1/4 turn of the engine wasn’t enough to distort the rod.
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Thanks guys. I appreciate the sentiments.
I will admit, I felt the timing chain may have been stretched an amount. These harmonic balancers are not known for shifting the outer ring (like the later 8" units) and this requires me to time the engine by vacuum, not with a light. These early cranks are not drilled for a bolt, and thus the balancer needs to be pressed on (or drilled and tapped for the bolt to pull it on). So, it's not like I could have done a timing chain and gears with it in the car. In all, it's all probably for the best.
I certainly enjoy the work and these projects. As I have stated before, I have a great engine builder and his shop makes these projects very enjoyable. The expense side of it sucks, but it's all part of the hobby and business.