Engine Rebuild
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Engine Repair
Forum Discription: Engine problems and solutions
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Printed Date: November-21-2024 at 2:43pm
Topic: Engine Rebuild
Posted By: Tractorshaft
Subject: Engine Rebuild
Date Posted: November-25-2003 at 1:23am
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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 ------------- Jerry M. Honeycutt Litchfield County Connecticut U.S. Coast Guard (Retired) |
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Posted By: tryan
Date Posted: November-25-2003 at 1:42am
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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. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=146&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - promo http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=192&yrstart=1925&yrend=1970 - #2 |
Posted By: 66polyhead
Date 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.
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Posted By: tryan
Date Posted: January-03-2004 at 4:15pm
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318 marine manual on ebay. 5 bucks. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2451596606&category=26453 - link ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=146&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - promo http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=192&yrstart=1925&yrend=1970 - #2 |
Posted By: Guests
Date 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? |
Posted By: SS-201
Date Posted: January-31-2004 at 6:06pm
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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. ------------- SS 201 |