Author Topic: Jethro's Engine Woe's.... (Read 106464 times)

toyvet · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:35:50 PM »

Ok what did you do to your engine

bfit · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2012, 08:42:53 PM »

Oh the never ending :club:search for more HP. ( torque )
Bfit

Jethro · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:16:46 AM »

Quote from: toyvet link=topic=9168.msg1045942593#msg1045942593

Ok what did you do to your engine

Sad and sorry, down on compression and leaked more oil than than the Exxon Valdez :mad::mad:

bfit · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:52:56 PM »

Hay Jethro
is it making a noise yet

I can not believe it
a vette that leaks OIL!:drag:
Bfit

Jethro · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:52:42 PM »

Quote from: Bfit link=topic=9168.msg1045942709#msg1045942709

Hay Jethro
is it making a noise yet

I can not believe it
a vette that leaks OIL!:drag:
Bfit

Not quite.... haven't ordered the rest of my parts out of summit racing... soon, real soon :bannana::bannana:

bfit · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:12:11 PM »

Jethro
I know you want to keep her original
But check this out

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/113_0307_454_small_block_crate_engine/viewall.html

fit some rat in that mouse
Bfit

Jethro · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:17:39 PM »

Quote from: Bfit link=topic=9168.msg1045942713#msg1045942713

Jethro
I know you want to keep her original
But check this out

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/113_0307_454_small_block_crate_engine/viewall.html

fit some rat in that mouse
Bfit

Will ya's blokes stop taunting me:sulk:

I've already blow my budget and haven't got all the parts yet :frown::frown::frown:

bfit · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:39:10 PM »

Jethro
just take a leaf out of Wayne Swans book

just don't pay for something else, and put the funds else where.

Then blame the opposition

the government calls it fiscal responsibility
an accountant calls it creative accounting
the court calls it embezzlement.
another vette enthusiast will call it a good move.
Some politicians/ Unionist will call it a night out with the ladies ?

All you need to do it get a good story to tell your lady.
that how the politicians do it

Bfit

Jethro · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:43:44 PM »

Quote from: Bfit link=topic=9168.msg1045942715#msg1045942715

Jethro
just take a leaf out of Wayne Swans book

just don't pay for something else, and put the funds else where.

Then blame the opposition

the government calls it fiscal responsibility
an accountant calls it creative accounting
the court calls it embezzlement.
another vette enthusiast will call it a good move.
Some politicians/ Unionist will call it a night out with the ladies ?

All you need to do it get a good story to tell your lady.
that how the politicians do it

Bfit

I'll get the Mrs to give ya a ring Rob....:pink::pink::pink:

bfit · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:22:16 PM »

Ok. Jeff
You best let me know what the stroy is before she rings.
So I get it it straight
Bfit

Ps I will ring Wayne swan and get some pointers on
How to avoid a direct question
And still give a meaningless off subject answer.

Jethro · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:51:22 PM »

Quote from: Bfit link=topic=9199.msg1045942718#msg1045942718

Ok. Jeff
You best let me know what the stroy is before she rings.
So I get it it straight
Bfit

Ps I will ring Wayne swan and get some pointers on
How to avoid a direct question
And still give a meaningless off subject answer.

Well these are the heads I want...

DRT-11120010P from summit:zip:

craigh · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:58:50 PM »

How bad was the compression Jethro.

Mine was not great but was very consistent.

Hope to start getting mine stripped ready to have it removed soon.

Having trouble finding time but but need to get it done.

Will look forward to see how yours progresses.

Jethro · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:13:22 PM »

Quote from: craigh link=topic=9199.msg1045942720#msg1045942720

How bad was the compression Jethro.

Mine was not great but was very consistent.

Hope to start getting mine stripped ready to have it removed soon.

Having trouble finding time but but need to get it done.

Will look forward to see how yours progresses.

Hey Craig,

1/ 8:1 pistons fitted...
2/ 7 rods polished and balanced other was stock.
3/ One head double hump other was standard however had the valves machined to suit.
4/ Rear mains seal, one half put in backwards so the sealing lip was in fact a wiper seal.
5/ Front timing cover was slightly bent where it had been prised off perviously.
6/ End float on crank had not been set up correct and chewing out / uneven wear metal slippers

yadd, yadda, yadda.... long and short is the motor internals looked fairly clean and in fact it had been rebuilt not long before however after being rebuilt it has appeared to have thrown a leg and fooked a head and the sump would also confrims i.e the damage as it's been welded and panel betted! Someone has then done a quick tidy up and thus :mad::mad::mad::mad: not to worry I'll get it sorted, just a little bit more time and money that what I expected.....ah, isn't that always the way:pat::pat::pat::pat:

craigh · « **Reply #14 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:18:03 PM »

Wow Jethro

Amazing what can be hidden in the term "full resto"

Well at least it will be better when your done and you will know exactly what's what.

Jethro · « **Reply #15 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:19:51 PM »

Quote from: craigh link=topic=9199.msg1045942722#msg1045942722

Wow Jethro

Amazing what can be hidden in the term "full resto"

Well at least it will be better when your done and you will know exactly what's what.

bfit · « **Reply #16 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:36:19 PM »

We all have to see the good side go any major problem.

When you get her together you will
Know exactly what is in there and how it's been done.

My BB will be coming our in a few months
For some up grade work.
Bfit

69 DIRTY RAT · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2012, 07:52:30 PM »

come on, go big or go home!!!! You know you can get 9.8 deck height blocks now (same as any Big Block Vettes) with the capacity to get 731 cubic inches!!!!!! So it will fit in without any hassles at all!!!! GO ON you can do it!

Jethro · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2012, 09:28:16 PM »

Quote from: 69 DIRTY RAT link=topic=9199.msg1045942753#msg1045942753

come on, go big or go home!!!! You know you can get 9.8 deck height blocks now (same as any Big Block Vettes) with the capacity to get 731 cubic inches!!!!!! So it will fit in without any hassles at all!!!! GO ON you can do it!

O.K Andy or should I say Borat:bannana::bannana::bannana:
I must repeat to all those people that keep playing with Jethro mind (all be it little)

:sulk:What part of keeping it looking original and matching numbers, don't we understand? Don't get me wrong it would have been a whole heap cheaper and in fact more cost effective (performance Cube wise) to just crate it, with all of todays packages available..... but the road to perfection is a lone one with heaps of forks in the road that temp you and sway you but it must be remembered what is really started the exercice....:nagnag::nagnag::nagnag::nagnag: that being relialbilty with a little bit of arse end sideways (Est.400 H.P 440 Torque) :bannana::bannana::bannana: and a matching # ol skool box stock (well at the optical) original 1969 Roadster!

well that's what I'm telling me self that now any ways Andy!

wabco40 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:06:29 PM »

Quote from: Jethro link=topic=9199.msg1045942755#msg1045942755

Quote from: 69 DIRTY RAT link=topic=9199.msg1045942753#msg1045942753
come on, go big or go home!!!! You know you can get 9.8 deck height blocks now (same as any Big Block Vettes) with the capacity to get 731 cubic inches!!!!!! So it will fit in without any hassles at all!!!! GO ON you can do it!

O.K Andy or should I say Borat:bannana::bannana::bannana:
I must repeat to all those people that keep playing with Jethro mind (all be it little) :sulk:What part of keeping it looking original and matching numbers, don't we understand? Don't get me wrong it would have been a whole heap cheaper and in fact more cost effective (performance Cube wise) to just crate it, with all of todays packages available..... but the road to perfection is a lone one with heaps of forks in the road that temp you and sway you but it must be remembered what is really started the exercice....:nagnag::nagnag::nagnag::nagnag: that being relialbilty with a little bit of arse end sideways (Est.400 H.P 440 Torque) :bannana::bannana::bannana: and a matching # ol skool box stock (well at the optical) original 1969 Roadster! well that's what I'm telling me self that now any ways Andy!

I started out keeping my 71 stock looking/matching numbers. After rebuilding the original motor I hit that fork in the road you refer to Jethro and built an injected stroker. I problem I have is there is so many upgrade parts available that it makes it difficult to keep things stock.

In hindsight I should of done what Andy said and built an injected big block. I might have to do that for the next project!!!