Turbodog's '88 All Trac...WIP

Yeah, can't hide the tools, they're great big organized snap on boxes...really nice, but doesn't help when a dumbass is using it LOL! They caused me to have to cut a sway bar link off the strut. sheesh.

I'll get pics of the cracks today for you guys

 

Alright, here I am about 6 months later. I promise I'll get a pic of the block up here for you guys! She's been sitting snug in the garage all this time, but I haven't touched her. John's telling me to get off my butt and out there working with her so I don't lose faith that she'll be running soon!

Anxiously awaiting the 'new' block from Mafix (lifesaver) and am auditing engine repair class in spring so I can go in and do all the work I want without worry of tests and such! Woohoo! My goal is to drive her home by the end of the semester :driving :fingersx :drool5

 

Thank you all I'm not going anywhere, even if there are setbacks LOL

I may soon be looking for a new head. I'm getting mine checked out as my partner last spring was rather aggressive with it. hnoes Cross your fingers for me, I'm going to get out there and start getting things cleaned up and ready :crazy

 

well, Here i am again. two cracked blocks. frustrated as hell. NOT GIVING UP!!!!! I WILL make her live again! old block isn't pretty, but the cracks are between the yellow paint lines from bolt hole to water jacket (I'll clean it up and get better pics). New block... This crack you can actually see. There are two of them. Marked by pen dots on each side (pic is of one of the cracks).

 

i'll get better pics, these were great resolution on my comp, but not when 'inserted' LOL.

 

Thank you, and I'm trying even though I'm about close to tears (not afraid to admit that). My husband gives me a pat on the back and says "don't give up, I won't let you". Then asks what it would take to buy a good running 3sgte engine to put in the car until my 'strong' engine is built...sigh...

 

Thank you Mafix. I'll look forward to the pm's. And it's too bad shipping would be so expensive Stig, all those parts....

 

^LOL!

Question: Will a 2nd gen 3sgte (ebay) drop in relatively easy? Or are serious or tricky mods required? What about my other options, a 5sfe as Stig stated... I will still be building the original project, but getting her up and moving will allow me to relax a little...We've also considered dropping in a Subi H6...yeah, yeah...I know...but I DO plan on owning more than one celi, so ya never know LOL!