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bent · 11-19-2007, 01:22 AM

Well guys now i do need an engine no doubt i took it out for a ride today just couldnt stand no being able to drive it. Atleast 1 time. I checked all the fluids and all that to make sure i was good, and after a quart of oil i was so i double checked the valve cover Bolts cause of what the PO had told me and made sure they was tight they wasnt. I fire it up grab my cable to give it a lil gas and she fires right up. I back out of the shop where I had just ppushed it to yesterday and pulled out the drive way onto the dirt road. taking it easy cause im unsure of how it will go.
I travel 3 miles to the main rod not topping 35mph and i allow the kind officer to pass by me befor i pull out in the oppisite direction. 1995 tags and inspection busted tailihgt lens not a good thing. Any how i give a slight tugg on the throttle cale to get up to 55 all seems to be going good think ill make a right and head toward the store. Still going good and im gettin more comfortable with the old gal. I travel a few miles further at 60 and hit a side road NO COPS. THis particular side road has a long straight away and some gental curves so i throttle up and i come to the first curve im runnin almost 60 now take her to the left and tugg not too harsh though on the cable as too come off the curve like im racing. when i looked at the gauge i was comming up on 70 just get straightened out and BOOM! clatter clatter clank clatter clank clanck major loss of power. Smoke everywhere. i look at the oil pressure gauge and nothing aint raedin. Well now im a lil sick

and heart broken.

I get the truck home and i dont see no holes in the block and itll still fire and run just smokes really bad and knocks. So it looks like i will be forking over the money for an engine sooner than i thought. Itllbe a while befor i post anything new, but I just wanted share this with you guys and say thank you for all the kind words and help that you have given me over the last couple months.

72armyswbtruck · 11-19-2007, 07:24 AM

That truly sucks, sorry to hear the bad news

bent · 11-20-2007, 01:15 PM

Yeah it does and thnx maybe i can get me a new engine some time soon

Sinister · 11-20-2007, 01:30 PM

That sucks, sorry to hear it...

**Yukon Jack** · 11-21-2007, 10:36 AM

Man, that really sucks. Any idea what happened?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-21-2007, 10:44 AM

Bummer sorry to hear your loss but its better that it happened close to home.

bent · 11-21-2007, 12:05 PM

I have no clue as to what happened to be honest with you aint even hardly looked at the gal much less tinkered wither. All i know is i need a new engine.

FRENCHBLUE72 i couldnt agree more.

El Bombero · 11-21-2007, 12:17 PM

Huge bummer, at least when you finally get it, your new motor will give you peace of mind, so you can worry about some other part! I was in the same situation about a year and a half ago. Keep your head up man!

bent · 11-21-2007, 12:26 PM

Thanks man I always try to do that.

El Bomb

lol thats my engine or is it whats that mean i know lil spanish but not alot

11-19-2007, 01:22 AM	#1
bent The master of disaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw Texas Posts: 249	Maiden Voyage Well guys now i do need an engine no doubt i took it out for a ride today just couldnt stand no being able to drive it. Atleast 1 time. I checked all the fluids and all that to make sure i was good, and after a quart of oil i was so i double checked the valve cover Bolts cause of what the PO had told me and made sure they was tight they wasnt. I fire it up grab my cable to give it a lil gas and she fires right up. I back out of the shop where I had just ppushed it to yesterday and pulled out the drive way onto the dirt road. taking it easy cause im unsure of how it will go. I travel 3 miles to the main rod not topping 35mph and i allow the kind officer to pass by me befor i pull out in the oppisite direction. 1995 tags and inspection busted tailihgt lens not a good thing. Any how i give a slight tugg on the throttle cale to get up to 55 all seems to be going good think ill make a right and head toward the store. Still going good and im gettin more comfortable with the old gal. I travel a few miles further at 60 and hit a side road NO COPS. THis particular side road has a long straight away and some gental curves so i throttle up and i come to the first curve im runnin almost 60 now take her to the left and tugg not too harsh though on the cable as too come off the curve like im racing. when i looked at the gauge i was comming up on 70 just get straightened out and BOOM! clatter clatter clank clatter clank clanck major loss of power. Smoke everywhere. i look at the oil pressure gauge and nothing aint raedin. Well now im a lil sick and heart broken. I get the truck home and i dont see no holes in the block and itll still fire and run just smokes really bad and knocks. So it looks like i will be forking over the money for an engine sooner than i thought. Itllbe a while befor i post anything new, but I just wanted share this with you guys and say thank you for all the kind words and help that you have given me over the last couple months. __________________ 1994 Chevy Project in the works Life is like a jar of japalino's what you do today will burn youre a$$ tomorrow! Last edited by bent; 11-19-2007 at 01:22 AM.

11-19-2007, 07:24 AM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Maiden Voyage That truly sucks, sorry to hear the bad news __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

11-20-2007, 01:15 PM	#3
bent The master of disaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw Texas Posts: 249	Re: Maiden Voyage Yeah it does and thnx maybe i can get me a new engine some time soon __________________ 1994 Chevy Project in the works Life is like a jar of japalino's what you do today will burn youre a$$ tomorrow!

11-20-2007, 01:30 PM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Maiden Voyage That sucks, sorry to hear it... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

11-21-2007, 10:36 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Maiden Voyage Man, that really sucks. Any idea what happened? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-21-2007, 10:44 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Maiden Voyage Bummer sorry to hear your loss but its better that it happened close to home. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-21-2007, 12:05 PM	#7
bent The master of disaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw Texas Posts: 249	Re: Maiden Voyage I have no clue as to what happened to be honest with you aint even hardly looked at the gal much less tinkered wither. All i know is i need a new engine. FRENCHBLUE72 i couldnt agree more. __________________ 1994 Chevy Project in the works Life is like a jar of japalino's what you do today will burn youre a$$ tomorrow!

11-21-2007, 12:17 PM	#8
El Bombero Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 40	Re: Maiden Voyage Huge bummer, at least when you finally get it, your new motor will give you peace of mind, so you can worry about some other part! I was in the same situation about a year and a half ago. Keep your head up man! __________________ They sure don't make 'em like that anymore

11-21-2007, 12:26 PM	#9
bent The master of disaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw Texas Posts: 249	Re: Maiden Voyage Thanks man I always try to do that. El Bomb lol thats my engine or is it whats that mean i know lil spanish but not alot __________________ 1994 Chevy Project in the works Life is like a jar of japalino's what you do today will burn youre a$$ tomorrow! Last edited by bent; 11-21-2007 at 12:27 PM.



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