78 ski tique rebuild
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Printed Date: October-07-2024 at 8:27am
Topic: 78 ski tique rebuild
Posted By: 78tique
Subject: 78 ski tique rebuild
Date Posted: June-29-2016 at 9:30am
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i have a 78 ski tique i have owned for 35 years the engine has 1200 hours on it and is losing oil pressure my question is would it be more cost effective to rebuild or buy a reman longblock the motor is a 302 reverse rotation ford. do any of you guys know of the best company to buy the remaned longblock. thanks ------------- 78tique |
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Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: June-29-2016 at 10:09am
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Reverse Rotation long blocks are going to be more $$ than normal long blocks that Summit, Jegs, and even Ford advertise. If you are capable of doing the assembly work yourself then I would go the route of rebuilding. Takes a few special tools like a torque wrench, some pullers, and a few other tools. All the head work and block work can be performed at your local engine shops. I would find a good friend that is a gear head and let him supervise you if you are not knowledgeable. Plus you will pick up a lot of experience that you can use later. ------------- Keep it as original as YOU want it 1978 Mustang (modified) |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: June-29-2016 at 5:20pm
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Do the remove/replace yourself and find a good engine builder in your area. 1000/1500 or less...ish gota lov those Tique's ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: July-01-2016 at 6:46pm
I know I love mine  Runs like a champ...------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Waterdog wrote: