so I took my intake off the engine in the 84... pics and video

[Montehall]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

it's pouring rain here, I'm not pulling the oil pan today

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by Montehall

it's pouring rain here, I'm not pulling the oil pan today

I hear ya.... I'm pulling for ya man ! Here's some good karma for you.

[Montehall]

I appreciate that! Hopefully it'll be dry tomorrow. I miss my garage

[Montehall]

Got the pan off... starter broke in the process

I'm going out a limb, and I'm gonna say I'm pretty ****ed









and I was trying to pick up the metal flakes, and dropped the magnet.
all that crap has that metal in it.

[simpleman68]

Sorry about all that shrapnel That wreaks havoc on bearings among other things.

That little crate motor you were talking about sounds like a good option. Hard to beat a good build backed by a warranty.
I've had plenty of shoddy work come back from "good shops". Heads that were incorrectly milled, damaged cam lobes and incorrect sizes on everything from pistons and rings.
Scott

[Montehall]

how do I pull the shield that sits ext to the oil pump? I removed all the nuts, and pulled the oil pump, but I cannot get that stupid plate of. there is metal hanging off the side of the #7 and I want to pull off the bearing. but I can;t get it with that plate in the way

[C5Nate]

Originally Posted by Montehall

how do I pull the shield that sits ext to the oil pump? I removed all the nuts, and pulled the oil pump, but I cannot get that stupid plate of. there is metal hanging off the side of the #7 and I want to pull off the bearing. but I can;t get it with that plate in the way

Is it the windage tray?

Picture?

[Montehall]

Originally Posted by C5Nate

Is it the windage tray?

Picture?

this:
the dipstick passes through it.

it looks like it should just pop straight down, but it won't budge.

[Steve Austin]

It will come, you need to fight with it a little.

[C5Nate]

windage tray, it stops the crank from churning up the oil.

It should pull right off once the nuts are removed.

If you are going with a new short or long block, you can FUBAR the tray, your new engine will come with a new tray.

[Montehall]

yes... I was able to remove it. with sheer anger.

[Montehall]

and this is my issue

#8 - YouTube

its better without sound)

[Montehall]

it's hard to see in the pic the it's all eaten up

and here's why: Bearing for #8


and #7

[Jeff '79]

[Grey Ghost]

RIP

[Oh-yaa]

That sucks.

[The_Dude]

At least you didn't buy more parts for it yet.

[Midnight85]

Yep, spun bearing. You can bet the pieces from it has gotten to every rod & main journal too so I would say there is no need for further disassembly. The crank is probably too far gone to be turned and all the rods would need to be resized, then with that many miles it may need to have a bore cleanup of .030 which means new pistons. It's all your decision now, brand new or good used. If you plan on keeping the car a long time then a new engine would probably be your best option. If you don't plan on keeping it then a good used would be my choice. I wish you luck.

[LT4fun]

[Stangkiller]

Sorry man, that sucks.