Project 2.

Brett027 · Post by **Brett027** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:55 pm

Gee Rob, you are the most observant dude on the planet! Aparently the very late motors had that bolt (to stop oil seeping past), they also had a star shaped stamping across the timing cover, they had a bigger oil drain hole at the back main, and they had wider main bearing caps with longer bolts. The head had an extra casting for strength near the valve springs. It was a very educational morning.

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Brett027 · Post by **Brett027** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:57 pm

Oops- sorry, yes the grooves were all worn wide, and on the worst piston, a piece of ring had made its way up the side of the piston head. No scoring on bore though. They must be mighty tough.

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Brett027 · Post by **Brett027** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 6:37 pm

Engine number.

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ekv8ute · Post by **ekv8ute** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:53 pm

Hey Brett you will end up with a top rebuild from Brad! He did an FE grey for me.

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Brett027 · Post by **Brett027** » Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:59 pm

Great- thanks I appreciate that. He came highly recomended and previous conversations and spending time with him today have been most enlightening. I think he has a great approach to the task and I'm sure I won't be regretful in any way.

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Brett027 · Post by **Brett027** » Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:40 pm

Some activity on Project 2. Grabbed a rust free (I didn't know there was such a thing) K Frame and bought it home yesterday. This will save a bit of time on the ute when I get back to her.

62ekute · Post by **62ekute** » Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:35 pm

Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:39 pm

The rust is free.......

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Brett027 · Post by **Brett027** » Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:36 am

Ha Clay, but the time spent to fix it is invaluable.

FireKraka · Post by **FireKraka** » Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:38 am

Did you find a Unicorn as well mate

I've been chasing a decent FB subframe for ages now I now have 3 in assorted states of cancer

Neil

Brett027 · Post by **Brett027** » Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:58 am

Yes Neil I did

. Was thinking I'd get a workable one out of 2 and a few bits, but this came along and is nothing to do but strip and paint. Guess what, just got hold of an EK ute with no rust in body except in bottom of sills. Woo hoo

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FireKraka · Post by **FireKraka** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:24 am

More photos of the Ute you have plucked out of your you know what mate it looks really great from the rear

Neil

Brett027 · Post by **Brett027** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:39 am

Drip feed Neil. Actually I haven't got it home yet so will have to wait for more. It had a 186 and a powerglide auto jammed into it (badly) so some tunnel and firewall and a few simple rust repairs to do- but nothing like my other bombs. Am going to go back to grey as the motor for Project 2 is ready to use. Will go the red motor engineered route in Project 2. Suddenly there are 3 1/2 utes in view. How does this happen?

FireKraka · Post by **FireKraka** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:59 am

Looks like an extremely good starting point Brett a lot better than I started with I must say.
Neil

Errol62 · Post by **Errol62** » Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:17 pm

Great score Brett. More flowers for mum, or was it her idea?

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