47-55.1 '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

[mobileortho]

Back at it again. Not optimistic about the condition of the 6.0 with the piston grenading so as a back up I bought a complete running 5.3 for $400 bones. I can sell the accessories and make that back. Not planning anything crazy, maybe. mild cam. Also thinking about sealing the Fitech and either using the stock intake or switching to a Holley Sniper carb for the old school look.

[mobileortho]

Started tearing it down & it looks pretty decent, cleaned up the carbon build up from the pistons but the cylinders look good. I’ll scavenge the cam from the 6.0.

[8man]

Good buy on the 5.3.

[dsraven]

interested to see how the parts look when the bottom end is apart, see how bad the piston skirts look etc.

[mobileortho]

Started tearing into the 6.0. The plot thickens! Don’t know what this cylinder is going to look like but sure it won’t be good.🥺

[dsraven]

I guess they saved a few bucks on new valve springs, huh?

[mobileortho]

It gets worse the further I tear into it. The head is destroyed, deep gouges I the cylinder wall. $$$ down the drain.😡😡🤬

[8man]

Wow! Not good.

[dsraven]

and, no warranty.
got pics of the block?

[mobileortho]

Originally Posted by dsraven

and, no warranty.
got pics of the block?

No. It is/was a new build still wrapped on the pallet, but since I wasn’t the original buyer, the warranty was non transferable. I’ll try to get a better pic of the cylinder. In the meantime, here’s the rest os the mess left in the tray.

[mobileortho]

At least, t was able to salvage th cam, lifters & pushrods. I was hesitant about the oil pump but the screen on the pickup tube kept fragments from getting into it so I reused that as well.

[dsraven]

if it were me I would disassemble the oil pump and check for small metallic debris, clean it all up, imcluding the bypass, lube and assemble. cheap insurance.

[mobileortho]

Originally Posted by dsraven

got pics of the block?

Best I could do.

[mobileortho]

Before and after. Hope to fire it this weekend!

[6DoF]

the orange just looks proper, good luck!

[vintovka]

Do you know the cause of the destruction? Is wasn't just a broken spring was it???

[dsraven]

looks like a valve spring broke, then the valve dropped out, then the piston hit the valve, then the pocket book was hit hard.

[vintovka]

Wow. Thats something tp think about!

[mobileortho]

Originally Posted by dsraven

looks like a valve spring broke, then the valve dropped out, then the piston hit the valve, then the pocket book was hit hard.

That’s what I suspect, especially that last part!

[vintovka]

More shoddy products???