N2mopars@aol.com wrote:
>
> what I found!!!!!!
> 1 engine block wasted, 2 cracked and gouged cylinders
> 1 crankshaft wasted, 3/8" gouge in rod journal
> 2 connecting rods wasted, 1 in many pieces
> 6 pistons bad, 2 way bad!! both in pieces
> 3 valves visibly bent, rest will need to be looked at, but dont
> doubt there are more bad ones!!!
> 3 obviously bent pushrods, rest of em are getting thrown away
> 1 dented oil pan. a hammer will fix it!!!
> 1 bad oil pump (DUH!!) the root of all evils????
> 1 broken timing chain, only 1000 miles on it
> 1 broken cam gear, in about 6 pieces
> 1 broken timing cover, something went through it!!!!
> 1 hurt cam. the rod came up and slammed a cam lobe
>
> Can I borrow a couple dollars?
>
> Brad
Brad, what you now own is a boat anchor. I wouldn't waste money trying
to rebuild that 6er. Either buy one from a junk yard and rebuild to your
specs or go V8. I've seen this type of damage before and it is terminal.
Alan S.
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