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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #225 on: November 06 2022, 07:13:19 AM »
it's not your daily driver...it can wait.
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #226 on: November 09 2022, 12:02:44 AM »
I really appreciate the responses guys. I'm motivated more than ever to finish this car to honor my brother. I'll keep you all posted on the results. Thanks again

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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #227 on: November 09 2022, 08:28:57 AM »
Phil...wish I was closer. I'd wrench on your car for ya' for free dude. Don't know ya' personally, but judging by your posts on here, you'rd a good lad in my books. Take your time...we'll be here when you need help.
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #228 on: November 09 2022, 08:55:28 AM »
I appreciate the sentiment!! I have a great support system here from the Buick community so I’m sure we’ll get it taken care of in no time. I look forward to sharing the end result with you all. :rock:

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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #229 on: November 09 2022, 10:33:08 AM »
 :cheers: :atbeer: :cheers:
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #230 on: November 30 2022, 12:06:53 PM »
Engine is coming back out.

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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #231 on: November 30 2022, 01:24:12 PM »
Well shit Phil - sorry to hear that!
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« Reply #232 on: November 30 2022, 05:25:41 PM »
Another sorry to hear about that.  Hope it is a minor problem!
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #233 on: December 14 2022, 01:18:07 PM »
Rome wasn't built in a day. Shit happens to all of us. Pick away when you want.  :cheers:

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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #234 on: December 15 2022, 08:43:10 AM »
Based on the bearing wear, it appears that one of the rods were not concentric on the bottom. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks so much for the support. Since the engine is back out I'm going to address other issues. Specifically front suspension since it needs to be done anyway.

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« Reply #235 on: December 15 2022, 09:17:17 AM »
Did the machine shop resize the rods before you put them back in?

The springs are usually easier to change with the engine in the car if you don't have a spring compressor--in my experience, anyway
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #236 on: February 26 2023, 11:07:25 PM »
The engine is out and the #5 rod is being checked. The new bearings are ordered so I'm hoping to have some sort of info by week's end. Hope all you guys are well

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« Reply #237 on: February 27 2023, 12:16:26 AM »
I hope you have some good news, too!  glad to see you are still fighting the battle.
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #238 on: April 17 2023, 09:17:54 AM »
Good morning gents!!!! I picked up my motor yesterday!! I'm glad we caught the problem early because nothing was harmed. Turns out that the bearing in #5 rod wasn't properly seated in the tang. That was the origin of the problem. The bearing has been replaced. No crank damage is evident. All the rods have been checked using Plastigauge and all of the bearings are at .0020"

I appreciate all of the assistance from you all with this, and I look forward to sending you a video of my second "first start"  :icon_eyes:

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« Reply #239 on: April 17 2023, 09:21:30 AM »
Wow, Phil!  I think you should take a trip to the Casino and buy a PowerBall ticket!

That is great news!  Sounds like the shop needs a new bearing installer.  Glad they manned up and admitted the mistake. :cheers:
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