Musings from the shop
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I agree that it's far from ideal, but I want to actually drive the car this summer. Specifically I have a vacation planned for mid July, so I'm in a hurry to get it done. I'm also renting shop space, so every month that the car sits there is more money out the window. Worn out cylinders can easily have .005" of wear, sometimes substantially more, so basically I'm starting my rebuild with one bore that's half worn out. It suck, but given the circumstances, I'm just going to deal with it. As long as the pistons don't get wrecked I can get a new block and do it right next year.
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Okay, so I left some details out of the story. I've been planning on "someday" taking the car out west on an extended vacation. See the sights, drive some cool mountain roads, and use the free time and the open spaces to gain some perspective on things.
I recently put in my notice and am quitting my current job, however I haven't found a new job yet. I haven't been too worried about it because I have enough money saved up to keep my bills paid for a couple of months, so...... I made plans to visit a friend of mine in Denver for a week or two in mid-July. Basically, with no income, the sooner I get on the road, the longer I can stay on the road before I have to come back and find a job. Getting an engine, dismantling it, and waiting around hoping that a shop will turn my block around quickly aren't very high on my list of things I want to do right now. The opportunity for me to do this is here right now, and I'm not going to let a couple thousands of extra bore get in the way.
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Honestly at that point I would buy a clean stock m42 and pop it in there quick. couldn't imagine it being expensive. certainly less than ruining a set of forged pistons.
I was thinking the same, find a temporary motor that eventually can be used for parts too.
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I doubt it=/ Sorry to hear bud. Maybe they really hate m42's like everyone else besides you and I
And me!
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Sucks that you seem to have gotten the short end of the stick in this situation. I've been to Automotive Supply for things before and have never been impressed. After reading this, I'll make sure that no one I know will ever go there. Not acceptable. I don't think you should have needed to pay for any of that work. If anything, it seems like they should owe you.
I understand your unique situation and I'd just go with whatever feels best. Sounds like you've already made up your mind and I'd roll with it. Rebuild it later (if needed) when you don't have the opportunities that you do now.
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Nice!!!!!!
Mine made it from the engine stand to the hoist. And then to the floor
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Got the wiring all hooked up today. Turned the car on and heard that annoying door buzzer for the first time in months. All of the indicator lights and what-not seem to be functioning properly. The previous owner had run new wiring for the old fuel pump, but once I found the ground that wasn't connected, the original wiring worked fine. I jumpered the relay and ran the pump to flushed out the fuel line. Everything's looking good so far. I've still got some things I need to do, but if everything continues to go well I could be firing the car up tomorrow. Super stoked.
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