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bac1755 · 04-25-2009, 02:45 PM

I put a new motor in my truck 2 months ago and today on the way back from washing it, It spun a rod bearing. The motor is 1 week out of warranty, Thats just my luck.

big_al_71 · 04-25-2009, 02:49 PM

Man that sucks.....A fresh motor should not had spun a rod. I think you need to speak to the builder and figure something because that is waaaayyyyyy too soon..just my .02

bac1755 · 04-25-2009, 02:58 PM

I had the motor built 6 months ago for another project. When it was built it had a 6 month warranty. I sold the project before I ever put the motor in it. so I called the guy told him it wasnt going into anything yet. He told me that was fine before I put it into something bring it to him let him look at it and the warranty would start then. Well Now I called him and told him about it and he wants to tell me its not his problem the warranty is up. so im just at a loss I guess.

vectorit · 04-25-2009, 03:37 PM

If that engine builder had any sense of pride in his workmanship, and an ounce of good business sense.. He would at least say for you to bring it in, and he can tear it down to see what failed. If something let go because of poor workmanship, then I would hope that he would work something out with you. But if it blew because you didn't take care of it or something, then the problem is all on you.
Still, motors just don't die just to die so soon as yours. One of few things happened, and that is either abuse/neglect by owner operator or assembly oversight by builder.

either way I hope you get er back on the road soon!

bac1755 · 04-25-2009, 03:45 PM

I plan on going to talk to him on monday, we'll see where that gets me. Thanks I hope to get her going soon myself.

Sinister · 04-25-2009, 04:05 PM

That sucks, sorry to hear that.

C20-67_N_MO · 04-25-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bac1755

I had the motor built 6 months ago for another project. When it was built it had a 6 month warranty. I sold the project before I ever put the motor in it. so I called the guy told him it wasnt going into anything yet. He told me that was fine before I put it into something bring it to him let him look at it and the warranty would start then. Well Now I called him and told him about it and he wants to tell me its not his problem the warranty is up. so im just at a loss I guess.

There is no reason why he should not stand behind his work. I mean it's not like you were 'hot rodding' it when it happened, where you?

Good Luck.

combustion · 04-25-2009, 04:14 PM

good luck. hopefully you get something worked out with him. do you think it might have been neglectful or just bad workmanship?

cdowns · 04-25-2009, 04:34 PM

just curious how much did you save having it rebuilt verses a GMcrate ??

Pont406 · 04-25-2009, 06:19 PM

I was at a local pick a part this morning. I noticed every third GM truck had a GM crate motor. I wonder why these trucks were junk?

bac1755 · 04-25-2009, 06:26 PM

I wasnt so hard on it that it should have gone out this soon. The motor only cost 350.00 for a long block, so im not out alot of money. it just sux.

**truckdude239** · 04-25-2009, 06:38 PM

350 buxs for a rebuilt?????? no way ti was built right. i built my 305 and had close to 600- buxs in it and ti was stock built

mr48chev · 04-25-2009, 06:41 PM

350.00 means he put in a rering kit with rods and mains and did the heads.
That amount of money doesn't leave any room for new pistons,cam, having the rods resized, boring the block or turning the crank.
It isn't usually a bad thing if the block, pistons, rods and crank are in good shape and the engine in my 71 was done that way with an 80.00 rering kit from Northern autoparts and I did the work including grinding the valves. I have about 70K on that engine now and it is pretty strong but the valve guides are a bit suspect at the moment.

big_al_71 · 04-25-2009, 06:45 PM

For 350.00. I won't even waste my breath with the guy , buy your self another motor and rebuild it your self, if you don't know how go and buy a book on how to and at least you know it was built correctly.
Good luck.

SCOTI · 04-25-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pont406

I was at a local pick a part this morning. I noticed every third GM truck had a GM crate motor. I wonder why these trucks were junk?

I'm curious . . .....
How do you know they were all GM crate motors?
How do you know how they were cared for?
How do you know the motors were junk vs. just the vehicle they were in?

jbristo67 · 04-25-2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pont406

I was at a local pick a part this morning. I noticed every third GM truck had a GM crate motor. I wonder why these trucks were junk?

I will take "junk" with a 100000 mile warranty

big mike71 · 04-25-2009, 08:21 PM

Tell the guy you're going to stand in front of his shop and tell everybody going in how he ripped you off if he doesn't fix it and he will.

Pont406 · 04-25-2009, 11:06 PM

Scoti,
They all had black paint and GM goodwrench on valve covers. I am not kidding anyone local should check it out. One 68 c20 and a bunch of 73 and up.

crm318 · 04-25-2009, 11:46 PM

i also see a bunch of gm goodwrench 350s at the yards. i guarantee that its not at the junk yard because of the motor.

SCOTI · 04-26-2009, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crm318

i also see a bunch of gm goodwrench 350s at the yards. i guarantee that its not at the junk yard because of the motor.

Thank you . . ..... My point exactly.

PanelDeland · 04-26-2009, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pont406

I was at a local pick a part this morning. I noticed every third GM truck had a GM crate motor. I wonder why these trucks were junk?

(Insert sarcasm here) Gosh. after only 30-40 years my truck needs a new motor.I really hate how junky stuf is built these days.I wish someone would build an American truck that would last.(End it here)

04-25-2009, 02:45 PM	#1
bac1755 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 245	New Motor Shot I put a new motor in my truck 2 months ago and today on the way back from washing it, It spun a rod bearing. The motor is 1 week out of warranty, Thats just my luck. __________________ 1971 GMC 1972 Small Blocked DATSUN 240Z Dads old car

04-25-2009, 02:49 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New Motor Shot Man that sucks.....A fresh motor should not had spun a rod. I think you need to speak to the builder and figure something because that is waaaayyyyyy too soon..just my .02 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-25-2009, 02:58 PM	#3
bac1755 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 245	Re: New Motor Shot I had the motor built 6 months ago for another project. When it was built it had a 6 month warranty. I sold the project before I ever put the motor in it. so I called the guy told him it wasnt going into anything yet. He told me that was fine before I put it into something bring it to him let him look at it and the warranty would start then. Well Now I called him and told him about it and he wants to tell me its not his problem the warranty is up. so im just at a loss I guess. __________________ 1971 GMC 1972 Small Blocked DATSUN 240Z Dads old car

04-25-2009, 03:37 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: New Motor Shot If that engine builder had any sense of pride in his workmanship, and an ounce of good business sense.. He would at least say for you to bring it in, and he can tear it down to see what failed. If something let go because of poor workmanship, then I would hope that he would work something out with you. But if it blew because you didn't take care of it or something, then the problem is all on you. Still, motors just don't die just to die so soon as yours. One of few things happened, and that is either abuse/neglect by owner operator or assembly oversight by builder. either way I hope you get er back on the road soon! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-25-2009, 03:45 PM	#5
bac1755 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 245	Re: New Motor Shot I plan on going to talk to him on monday, we'll see where that gets me. Thanks I hope to get her going soon myself. __________________ 1971 GMC 1972 Small Blocked DATSUN 240Z Dads old car

04-25-2009, 04:05 PM	#6
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: New Motor Shot That sucks, sorry to hear that. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

04-25-2009, 04:34 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: New Motor Shot just curious how much did you save having it rebuilt verses a GMcrate ?? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-25-2009, 06:19 PM	#10
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: New Motor Shot I was at a local pick a part this morning. I noticed every third GM truck had a GM crate motor. I wonder why these trucks were junk?

04-25-2009, 06:26 PM	#11
bac1755 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 245	Re: New Motor Shot I wasnt so hard on it that it should have gone out this soon. The motor only cost 350.00 for a long block, so im not out alot of money. it just sux. __________________ 1971 GMC 1972 Small Blocked DATSUN 240Z Dads old car

04-25-2009, 06:38 PM	#12
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: New Motor Shot 350 buxs for a rebuilt?????? no way ti was built right. i built my 305 and had close to 600- buxs in it and ti was stock built __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 04-25-2009 at 06:38 PM.

04-25-2009, 06:41 PM	#13
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,456	Re: New Motor Shot 350.00 means he put in a rering kit with rods and mains and did the heads. That amount of money doesn't leave any room for new pistons,cam, having the rods resized, boring the block or turning the crank. It isn't usually a bad thing if the block, pistons, rods and crank are in good shape and the engine in my 71 was done that way with an 80.00 rering kit from Northern autoparts and I did the work including grinding the valves. I have about 70K on that engine now and it is pretty strong but the valve guides are a bit suspect at the moment.

04-25-2009, 06:45 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New Motor Shot For 350.00. I won't even waste my breath with the guy , buy your self another motor and rebuild it your self, if you don't know how go and buy a book on how to and at least you know it was built correctly. Good luck. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-25-2009, 08:21 PM	#17
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: New Motor Shot Tell the guy you're going to stand in front of his shop and tell everybody going in how he ripped you off if he doesn't fix it and he will.

04-25-2009, 11:06 PM	#18
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: New Motor Shot Scoti, They all had black paint and GM goodwrench on valve covers. I am not kidding anyone local should check it out. One 68 c20 and a bunch of 73 and up.

04-25-2009, 11:46 PM	#19
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: New Motor Shot i also see a bunch of gm goodwrench 350s at the yards. i guarantee that its not at the junk yard because of the motor. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies



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