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Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 3 2018, 04:15 PM

You may recall that a backwards gear caused all kinds of damage to my engine



So its coming back together now. I'm waiting on 2 rings that were broken, but here it is with the new cylinders and pistons

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 13 2018, 04:24 PM

Hopefully it will be done this week

Posted by: worn Aug 13 2018, 04:30 PM

Good luck. Pretty motor. While we have the photo, can anyone tell me what kind of bayonet hose fits on the engine vent? The tube with the two small brass studs at top.

Posted by: KELTY360 Aug 13 2018, 05:26 PM

Posted by: sixnotfour Aug 13 2018, 05:32 PM

righty IN lefty Out

Posted by: jcd914 Aug 13 2018, 06:35 PM

Stock, the breather hose is just cloth woven rubber hose held on with a clamp.
The two "small brass studs" are there so the hose can't slide off when clamped.

Jim

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 14 2018, 12:43 PM

I use a hose I got from a local hose and fitting supplier. It’s grey so it doesn’t look OEM but it’s not effected by the oil gasses that pass thru it. I’ve heard that the factory style hoses degrade over time and gets loose where it connects to the engine.

Posted by: Luke M Aug 15 2018, 02:11 PM

I had to take a double take at the piston pic. Are you sure the pistons are on the correct way? Not sure if it's the pic but it looks like the piston in # 2 cylinder is ex pocket up? Got a better pic to verify ?

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 17 2018, 10:48 PM

Dropped the car off today as the engine goes back in next week. It’s not all back together but getting closer

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 23 2018, 06:43 PM

It's getting closer. I blocked off the oil pressure sender for the gauge at the front of the engine and got a sender for the top location with two leads. One is for the green light. The sender in the front was prone to leaking.

Posted by: porschetub Aug 23 2018, 10:15 PM

Sorry to be pain but what was the cause of your issues,was it miss aligned chain sprockets off the cams ??,couldn't tell from the pic .
Good move on the sender,they work well,less crap hanging of the case in my situation and one less leak,worst overheat issue was 12psi for me @ idle,the switch on mine comes on @ 10psi tested.
Cheers.

Posted by: Larmo63 Aug 23 2018, 10:41 PM

Man, I'm so sorry this happened to your beautiful build.

The devil is in the details. Can you explain what happened completely? What were the symptoms leading up to the Big Bang?

Thanks

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 25 2018, 02:45 PM

No bang. I was having the engine resealed and found the damage from the case being worn from the gear and chain. No damage to the crank, mains,or oil pump but the metal managed to get just about everywhere else

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 28 2018, 10:26 PM

It’s back in the car and I heard it run today. One of the wires on the alternator shorted out so I helped pull it out and my mechanic took it to the shop next door where the fix them. Should be back together tomorrow

Sounded great

Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 29 2018, 06:29 AM

Posted by: Edward Blume Aug 29 2018, 06:37 AM

all it takes is time and money

Posted by: tomeric914 Aug 30 2018, 07:24 AM

Great to hear it's back together and running PB! Sorry to hear of your troubles.

Posted by: Tdskip Aug 30 2018, 07:26 AM

Good to hear!

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 30 2018, 09:25 PM

Went by the shop today and its done. I was on my way to Portland so I’m not bringing it home till Tuesday. Can’t wait!