Engine Rebuild

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   Hi,

I just bought a 1973 Mustang for a good price. The 318 it has in it needs freshening up. The previous owner reported a knock in the engine but did not run it to ruin. It still turns over. Is rebuilding a more economical alternative to a long block? I am fairly handy, have nice garage and tools to do most of the work except machine shop stuff. Has anyone been through a rebuild? I am also interested in hearing from folks who have gone the long block route. Mail me at jhoneycutt277@charter.net  Thanks

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Tractorshaft Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: November-25-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tractorshaft Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Engine Rebuild Posted: November-25-2003 at 1:23am
	Hi, I just bought a 1973 Mustang for a good price. The 318 it has in it needs freshening up. The previous owner reported a knock in the engine but did not run it to ruin. It still turns over. Is rebuilding a more economical alternative to a long block? I am fairly handy, have nice garage and tools to do most of the work except machine shop stuff. Has anyone been through a rebuild? I am also interested in hearing from folks who have gone the long block route. Mail me at jhoneycutt277@charter.net Thanks
	Jerry M. Honeycutt Litchfield County Connecticut U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)

tryan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: November-12-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 345	Post Options Post Reply Quote tryan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-25-2003 at 1:42am
	your local napa will carry most of the parts/seals that you need. i have the catalog if you need any part #'s. the reverse rotation requires a special seal and the machining on the crank is rotation specific. i lost a #8 rod last summer and time being of the essence, i just ordered a long block for 2k and stuck her in. a regular rotation motor would have been half. post if you need help. post some pictures.
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66polyhead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December-20-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 171	Post Options Post Reply Quote 66polyhead Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December-21-2003 at 4:05pm
	I purchased a 1966 Wildcat with a 318 polyhead. I learned much valuable knowledge about my engine, by completely re-building it myself. It runs great, and I have the satisfaction of watching it run 5 grand at w.o.t. to 52 m.p.h.

tryan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: November-12-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 345	Post Options Post Reply Quote tryan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-03-2004 at 4:15pm
	318 marine manual on ebay. 5 bucks.link
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John Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-31-2004 at 3:06pm
	want to rebuild my 86 nautique 351W can i just go to a ford place? i have no nothing about restoring a boat any help would be great. Is this the place to start?

SS-201 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: October-20-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 105	Post Options Post Reply Quote SS-201 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-31-2004 at 6:06pm
	Call Woody at SECC, Southeast Correct Craft, 407 851 1965, being a reverse rotation engine get the particulars from a man who knows. There are others, as you are soon to be heard from.
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