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10-26-2014, 06:16 PM | #1 |
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Re: New engine, not so wonderful!
We got it figured out, going to drill some holes in my concrete floor and mount an electric winch to it, going to winch the truck out then back my son inlaws lifted truck up to the retaining wall and try to winch the engine out of his truck, onto a sled then up the hill and into my shop. According to my calculations we'll be able to do it with 1.5" to spare! Maybe!
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10-26-2014, 06:53 PM | #2 |
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You're kidding right?
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10-26-2014, 08:18 PM | #3 |
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gotta see some pics to appreciate your problem
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10-26-2014, 09:49 PM | #4 |
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I gotta see all this taking place!
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11-02-2014, 12:05 PM | #6 |
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Got my truck moved, new engine installed but what a pain! The outer exhaust bolt holes on the crate engine were 1/8" further than my original engine, had to drill the exhaust manifold bolt holes out a little to get the holes to line up. Not before breaking one bolt off in the head! Got it fixed though. Also bike the bolt holding the harmonic balancer, had to drill out the broken bolt but it's fixed now. Had many issues to deal with just getting my truck in and out of my basement so I didn't get it started yesterday. Still have exhaust to connect, install dist, and a few odds and ends but hopefully it's done today!
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They were known for shrinking, seriously. They make a spreader tool for installing them after they are on awhile. Later, they extended the castings to include between the outlets to stop the shrinkage. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/oe...MOlBoColHw_wcB |
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11-03-2014, 07:42 AM | #8 | |
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11-06-2014, 06:39 PM | #9 |
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Got my new engine running pretty good, just changed the oil but noticed a few drops of oil on the torque converter cover, I'm hoping I don't already have a leaky rear main seal. If so do I have any recourse to get it fixed? I cleaned it up and will check it again tomorrow but just wanted to be prepared to talk to whomever deals with issues such as leaks on new engines, Summit or GM. I really don't want to pull the engine to replace a rear seal, I doubt they will do anything about it but I thought I would see if any of you experienced such problems with crate engines?
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Congrats on maintaining your cool and getting concessions from Summit--many could not have handled such a situation so calmly, so gentlemanly! Now, that's the way problems should be handled. sam |
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11-06-2014, 07:59 PM | #11 | |
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11-06-2014, 08:01 PM | #12 |
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Re: New engine, not so wonderful!
Hang in there, get a good flashlight and small mirror and search for the leak. It's rarely the rear main that's really leaking.
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01-01-2017, 10:49 PM | #13 |
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when u uncrate the engine take pics i work for a trucking co and a lot of customer do that jst in case there is concealed damage !! hope this helps
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01-02-2017, 09:13 AM | #14 |
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Holy cow this is OLD news! Why dig this up? Check the date duallydude
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01-02-2017, 10:09 AM | #15 |
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Just spent 20 mins reading first page before I realized I'm reading old news
DOH ! ... Might as well get a post out of it .
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Well, for those like me that read all the way to the end to find out how old this thread was, I'll say that uncrating stuff to inspect it is a good idea.
I ordered all new bed polished aluminum bed strips, and when they were delivered they were in a long (10') cardboard tube. So I popped the caps off each end, and while each strip was individually wrapped, the ends were fine on both ends, I figured they must be OK. Nope, turns out they were all kinked right in the middle, even though the tube was fine. Lesson learned! I used to sweat it that delivery drivers would be impatient, but one actually told me he gets paid 15 minutes on the schedule for "customer inspection" of every freight delivery. May not be universal, but made me feel better...
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01-02-2017, 06:14 PM | #17 |
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I did the same thing, read to the end ,such an old thread!!!, but I have had great luck buying a crate engine and am going to buy a 290 hp 350 through summit, hopefully soon....Airspeed, which engine did you get? hp and you live in a beautiful place, I have been through there many times, my parents used to live in Hat Creek, looks like your avatar is at the museum?
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01-02-2017, 08:05 PM | #18 |
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I read the whole thing also. Was about to tell the OP his problem wasn't all that bad. someone stole my new GM crate engine right off my engine stand. I had to buy a new crate engine as my HO insurance wouldn't pay for it.
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I had just been the rounds with them on brake parts. I am done with that avenue. On an engine, they would be paying me to install it. |
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10-23-2014, 07:51 PM | #20 |
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I've learned to never, ever, remove old parts until I get the new ones to see if they are either correct or damaged.
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