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**Corts60** · 11-02-2008, 07:43 PM

OK guys, this morning I was installing the new quadrajet I modified and over hauled on the '80. Everything was going great it fired right up and idled cold after 3 or 4 cranks. So I started to adjust the fast idle cam and then I goosed the throttle so it would step down. When I did that, I heard a clatter

and white smoke starting pouring out of the pass. side exhaust

. Now it has a contstant knock and believe I may have dropped something in the intake when I was putting the new carb on and it made it's way to one of the cylinders. I have not pulled anything apart because I was so pissed I had to take a break.

My question to you guys: Should I pull it apart and replace the components I destroyed (mind you the engine is already tired) or should I go with a crate motor?

Thanks. Here is a pic of the quadrajet I modified (on the inside that is)...

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-03-2008, 04:51 PM

If you're not worried abouth originality to the truck, Get a crate engine with a warranty.

d10s69c10 · 11-03-2008, 04:58 PM

that stinks man... if the motor isnt severely broke when you tear it apart rebuild it. but if you are wanting a crate motor get one..

i did the same thing a few years back on a 327 but i had dropped a cigarette into the motor and it made it out of the motor burnt in no time.. i got very lucky.

**scotts62** · 11-03-2008, 05:15 PM

Man that sucks. Ya its probably bouncing around like a pin ball in there as it was throwing a scrap iron fit. Ya best way to go now days is crate engine, warranty and all.

**Corts60** · 11-03-2008, 08:32 PM

OK so I bought the crate motor today off Jegs. It was $1500 and some change, not bad. This is my daily driver so I wasn't worried about a lot of horsepower. Although I was surprised to find that it was 290 horse and 326 ft. lbs.! That's cool, I thought it was going to be one of those 185 horse motors. So that'll be enough to get me around.

I'll post pics, hopefully this weekend, when I put it....

Here is a before pic of the engine and one of the truck itself.

74 shortbed 406 · 11-03-2008, 10:02 PM

I love your truck. Sorry about your motor, I would upgrade from the manifolds to headers(unless you like manifolds.

**scotts62** · 11-03-2008, 11:24 PM

Heck yeah thats cool man

Maybe chevy orange on the new one..?

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-04-2008, 12:17 AM

Damn dude that really sucks. Awesome looking truck hope the new motor works out good for you!

jchav62 · 11-04-2008, 03:00 PM

You don't mess around! Sorry to hear about your incident. When my '62 belonged to my brother, he did the same thing you did. Dropped something down the intake doing a carb swap on a 350hp 327. Fired it up and killed it. Good luck on your engine swap...Carb looks killer BTW.

cman3899 · 11-04-2008, 08:30 PM

hopefully I can turn this into what you have, you are now my inspriation and example I can keep looking at when I lose focus, and show the wife (she can't see the potential I can)

**Corts60** · 11-05-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cman3899

hopefully I can turn this into what you have, you are now my inspriation and example I can keep looking at when I lose focus, and show the wife (she can't see the potential I can)

Glad to hear it man! Looks like you have a clean starting point.

11-02-2008, 07:43 PM	#1
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Crap...I broke my engine. OK guys, this morning I was installing the new quadrajet I modified and over hauled on the '80. Everything was going great it fired right up and idled cold after 3 or 4 cranks. So I started to adjust the fast idle cam and then I goosed the throttle so it would step down. When I did that, I heard a clatter and white smoke starting pouring out of the pass. side exhaust. Now it has a contstant knock and believe I may have dropped something in the intake when I was putting the new carb on and it made it's way to one of the cylinders. I have not pulled anything apart because I was so pissed I had to take a break. My question to you guys: Should I pull it apart and replace the components I destroyed (mind you the engine is already tired) or should I go with a crate motor? Thanks. Here is a pic of the quadrajet I modified (on the inside that is)... Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

11-03-2008, 04:51 PM	#2
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Crap...I broke my engine. If you're not worried abouth originality to the truck, Get a crate engine with a warranty.

11-03-2008, 04:58 PM	#3
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Crap...I broke my engine. that stinks man... if the motor isnt severely broke when you tear it apart rebuild it. but if you are wanting a crate motor get one.. i did the same thing a few years back on a 327 but i had dropped a cigarette into the motor and it made it out of the motor burnt in no time.. i got very lucky. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid" Last edited by d10s69c10; 11-03-2008 at 04:59 PM.

11-03-2008, 05:15 PM	#4
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Crap...I broke my engine. Man that sucks. Ya its probably bouncing around like a pin ball in there as it was throwing a scrap iron fit. Ya best way to go now days is crate engine, warranty and all. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-03-2008, 08:32 PM	#5
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Crap...I broke my engine. OK so I bought the crate motor today off Jegs. It was $1500 and some change, not bad. This is my daily driver so I wasn't worried about a lot of horsepower. Although I was surprised to find that it was 290 horse and 326 ft. lbs.! That's cool, I thought it was going to be one of those 185 horse motors. So that'll be enough to get me around. I'll post pics, hopefully this weekend, when I put it.... Here is a before pic of the engine and one of the truck itself. Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

11-03-2008, 10:02 PM	#6
74 shortbed 406 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bowling Green, Mo Posts: 204	Re: Crap...I broke my engine. I love your truck. Sorry about your motor, I would upgrade from the manifolds to headers(unless you like manifolds. __________________ 1978 GMC K25 2002 Dodge Dakota R/T rc swb In need of some more goodies. Last edited by 74 shortbed 406; 11-03-2008 at 10:03 PM.

11-03-2008, 11:24 PM	#7
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Crap...I broke my engine. Heck yeah thats cool man Maybe chevy orange on the new one..? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-04-2008, 12:17 AM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Crap...I broke my engine. Damn dude that really sucks. Awesome looking truck hope the new motor works out good for you! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-04-2008, 03:00 PM	#9
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Crap...I broke my engine. You don't mess around! Sorry to hear about your incident. When my '62 belonged to my brother, he did the same thing you did. Dropped something down the intake doing a carb swap on a 350hp 327. Fired it up and killed it. Good luck on your engine swap...Carb looks killer BTW. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-04-2008, 08:30 PM	#10
cman3899 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 24	Re: Crap...I broke my engine. hopefully I can turn this into what you have, you are now my inspriation and example I can keep looking at when I lose focus, and show the wife (she can't see the potential I can) Attached Images



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