my 31 year old engine (that i got for freebee) pooped the bed recently.
so i bought a re manufactured one from checker.
and it will be here today!
3 year unlimited mile warranty.
i am jazzed.
i sure miss driving the love weasel.
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my 31 year old engine (that i got for freebee) pooped the bed recently.
so i bought a re manufactured one from checker.
and it will be here today!
3 year unlimited mile warranty.
i am jazzed.
i sure miss driving the love weasel.
The " Love Weasel" ? ... "Pooped the Bed"?....
Sounds messy! :whacked:**):D:LOL::LOL:
i was feeling poetic this morning....Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
Always a great day when the new motor arrives!
Liking the "The Love Weasel" ...............LMA:LOL:
That's hilarious !!
Get that sucker stuffed in the hole and do some cruizin'!!!!!!!
302 5.0 liter
power torque long block
out with the old
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...wierd038-3.jpg
in with the new
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...wierd039-3.jpg
i THINK i will be able to finish the install today.
yesterday i pulled all the parts i will be using off the old one ,degreased them and got em ready for paint (black)
nothing like a new bullet in the chamber :)
Good progress Billy, looks like it's back to cruizin' real soon!!!!
as per usual.
installing everything takes much more time than i anticipated.
for instance i had a cracked motor mount.
i already know this so there is no earthly reason for me to say to myself.
self i will be done in 5 minutes.
but now all i have to do is install the rad ,connect a few hoses and 1 throttle cable.
i will be breaking it in today
;)
one day i called it the love weasel and my wife started referring to the rod as that.Quote:
Originally Posted by pepi
so it stuck.....:D
it's better than it's original name
bills lament:rolleyes:
Lookin good Billy. The love weasel rides again! :)
click photos to play vids
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...umwierd210.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...umwierd208.jpg
Vids didn't / don't work.. You teasin' us? LOL..
Worked for me, Congrats Billy, looks like you're on the road again!
Sweet!Now it's time for the fun!
The love weasel ...................... Rides again !! :D
Anybody seen Billy????? He probably hasn't even shut off that new engine yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:LOL::LOL:
I figured he was on his 4th or 5th tank of fuel by now!! LOL..
I wouldn't be surprised if he shows up at one of our houses to show it off! HAH!
pretty close guesses you guys.
i been tooling around at various speeds and inventing errands that simply HAVE to be run RIGHT NOW.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...aaaaaaa002.jpg
i am still breaking it in. going for drives at various speeds and not staying at any one for long.
unsuprisingly i did just find out that it is very easy to pass cars quickly on the freeway with a 75mph speed limit.
my antique speedo only goes to 80 so i have no idea how fast i was going.
i wasnt hammering it at all...
Quote:
Originally Posted by billy zz
We don't blame you! :LOL: It must be like "re-discovering" the car all over again.. that new motor must run so nice when compared to the old worn out one. :):)Quote:
Originally Posted by billy zz
i feel like i am about 4 years oldQuote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
and it's christmas..... ;)
That's a good feelig to have! Glad to hear it's back together and bringing you smiles! Good luck with her.Quote:
Originally Posted by billy zz
i blew the holly carbs power valve but thats fixed.
it does have quite a bit more power.
when i assembled the rear end i installed a 3.00 gear for fuel economy.
with the old engine i was getting 19mpg.
and i am curious what i will get now.
With a fresh engine and that gear in a light car, you should get better mileage now--might take a few miles to get the engine broke in and loosened up, but I'd be surprised if your mileage wasn't better!!