THE ENGINE FINALLY QUIT

[79 USA 1]

Awaiting the results of the autopsy. Glad he didn't wreck when it let go, now you just have to build it to run faster!😀😀

 

[ed1948]

Hah, another trip to the junkyard for his next race engine. Don't know if that's being cheap or being smart.

 

[lilbowtie]

Got it out of the trailer and got the motor home and trailer put away - I'll have some supper and have at it. This engine doesn't owe me a dime, this is the 8th season without a problem with it and it's been through a lot. Already have a back up motor ready - it's the same that's in there but all forged w/ some Edlebrock aluminum heads.

 

[ed1948]

Some of us have spare fan belts or spark plugs for emergency use. You have a spare engine!!

 

[pagrunt]

JB weld will fix that.....🙂

Don't forget the duct tape, complements the JB Weld 😉

 

[79 USA 1]

Already have a back up motor ready - it's the same that's in there but all forged w/ some Edlebrock aluminum heads.

....And no hole in the block!😀😀😀

 

[ed1948]

Don't forget the duct tape, complements the JB Weld 😉

<<=== look to the left...complement the duct tape with JB Weld and drywall screws ----how can it possibly fail with tried and true technology!

EDIT: A guy loses his engine and the bystanders go into their standup comedy routines and one liners

 

[lilbowtie]

Got it out of the car and just had to get the pan off before I quit - wasn't pretty.

 

[565bbchevy]

Man there is some carnage there, it looks like the only thing that didn't break was those solid mounts and your petcock.

 

[lilbowtie]

Have to continue the autopsy tomorrow - looks like the crank let go. The engine diaper was well worth the $100.00 - get oil under the slicks who knows what could have happened. I've got all kinds of spare parts, even a spare engine for the Sonoma that hasn't been out yet.