Season over....tossed a rod...
08-17-2014 | 11:03 PM
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From: Between A Womans Leggs in IL
I think your assessment is on in that it broke a rod bolt, which then caused all hell to break loose.
I didn't see it specified in the link, but those rods probably have ARP 8740 bolts, which are the cheaper bolts. Personally, I won't use the 8740 bolts. Even if I use an import set of rods, I still go for the 2000 bolts.
You mentioned using Eagle crank and rods in the rebuild. IMO, there are much better choices out there in the same price range. But that's my opinion. I will not use Eagle's stuff. I know there are quite a few other builders that feel the same way.
Sorry about your troubles. Sounds like you aren't to upset, so that's good. Good luck with it.
Eddie
I didn't see it specified in the link, but those rods probably have ARP 8740 bolts, which are the cheaper bolts. Personally, I won't use the 8740 bolts. Even if I use an import set of rods, I still go for the 2000 bolts.
You mentioned using Eagle crank and rods in the rebuild. IMO, there are much better choices out there in the same price range. But that's my opinion. I will not use Eagle's stuff. I know there are quite a few other builders that feel the same way.
Sorry about your troubles. Sounds like you aren't to upset, so that's good. Good luck with it.
Eddie
08-18-2014 | 05:00 AM
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From: Olmsted Falls,Ohio Marblehead,Oh
Thanks guys I wonder like even with the pbm stuff in there who actually makes it? Stuff looks nice and is almost the same money as others .... Is there really much difference once it's all machined and checked? That's what I wanna research, I don't need crazy expensive parts as I have a 1985 35 cig I don't need 30,000.00 engines you know? Luckily the recipe parts are there just need to rebuild...
08-18-2014 | 05:43 AM
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That sucks man! I pulled my motor 2 seasons ago because I wanted the heads checked. Wound up pulling the whole motor down remembering I only saw 10lbs of oil pressure at times. Brass through all the main bearings. But because of really low budget I'll be another season before it runs again! Let us know what you find!
08-18-2014 | 06:13 AM
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From: Olmsted Falls,Ohio Marblehead,Oh
That was it, the 30 lb valves keep the oil from bypassing coolers and filters.... I could run it in dash all day and both engines were 200-220 tops with the old valves I'm scarab when I got it they were 250+ at 4000.... That will wipe engine fast!!
Keep us apprised on the new builds.
