{"id":3197,"date":"2023-10-07T08:06:38","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T12:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/?p=3197"},"modified":"2023-10-07T08:06:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T12:06:38","slug":"big-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/?p=3197","title":{"rendered":"Big changes!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I had hopes that the two low cylinders in the engine had stuck rings and would loosen up. I could then fix the timing chain and PS pump and drive the car while I got other stuff done. Unfortunately the two low cylinders remained at 70 and 80 lbs. Also most of the plugs show a degree of oil fouling. So really the engine is toast. I’ll fix the PS pump leakages and continue to drive the car until I can change or refresh the engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a lead on a 383 stroker (just a 350 with a 400 crank and special pistons). If that doesn’t work out I also have a lead on an ’88 truck engine that can maybe provide a re-buildable block. I haven’t checked out the cost of boring the block or the cost for refreshing the heads. The cost of a mild cam, lifters, bearings and pistons is about $600. I prefer to work on an engine and when ready, swap out the existing engine. The only delay might be the time to get the heads re-done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I have found a set of aluminum rims, nuts and centre hub caps that are not in too bad condition. I decided to get these ($800) instead of buying new centres and rings for the existing steel wheels. If I can sell the exiting wheels for $100 or a bit more then I’m not going to be out a lot and I’ll have lighter aluminum wheels. They will lower the car’s un-sprung wheel weight and so improve the ride especially over bumpy areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is the worst one. It will need serious buffing and new paint on the center section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll pick up buffing wheels and compound from Amazon – local parts shops don’t carry the stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A lot of the crud comes off with cleaner wax. I’ll do the back sections and everywhere else I won’t be buffing. It’s raw aluminum so it needs a wax coating to protect against corrosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All ready for the finishing up of the safety check – I hope – this coming Wednesday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I had hopes that the two low cylinders in the engine had stuck rings and would loosen up. I could then fix the timing chain and PS pump and drive the car while I got other stuff done. Unfortunately the two low cylinders remained at 70 and 80 lbs. Also most of the plugs show … <\/p>\n

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