I smell toast (or how I killed my engine) - Page 3

oab_au · #31 09-28-2005, 06:22 PM

If the engine has dropped oil pressure, and seized or tightened up, the oil that was between the seizing surfaces, will be burnt. Take the filler cap off and smell the crankcase. If it smells burnt, it is. No burnt smell, it may be ok.

Harvey.

SVXRide · #32 09-28-2005, 08:11 PM

Dave,
You might want to go ahead and drain the oil -- this will allow you to do two things at once --1. smell it to see if it's burnt (per Harvey's suggestion) and 2. see if there's any antifreeze in it (to see if you've blown a head gasket)
-Bill
p.s. you might want to hook the starter back up and start the engine to see what happens with the TC disconnected

huck369 · #33 09-28-2005, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SVXRide

Dave,
You might want to go ahead and drain the oil -- this will allow you to do two things at once --1. smell it to see if it's burnt (per Harvey's suggestion) and 2. see if there's any antifreeze in it (to see if you've blown a head gasket)
-Bill
p.s. you might want to hook the starter back up and start the engine to see what happens with the TC disconnected

The starter ring is on the TC, so you can't start it with the TC unhooked....

I'm betting it's a tranny/TC issue

Hocrest · #34 09-28-2005, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SVXRide

Dave,
You might want to go ahead and drain the oil -- this will allow you to do two things at once --1. smell it to see if it's burnt (per Harvey's suggestion) and 2. see if there's any antifreeze in it (to see if you've blown a head gasket)
-Bill
p.s. you might want to hook the starter back up and start the engine to see what happens with the TC disconnected

I drained it earlier, it doesn't smell toasty

There was no coolant in it, and I saw no gunk in the radiator or tank.

I'm filtering it through a rag to see if I can come up with any metal particles...

p.s. Thanks for that other tip

SVXRide · #35 09-28-2005, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hocrest

I drained it earlier, it doesn't smell toasty

There was no coolant in it, and I saw no gunk in the radiator or tank.

I'm filtering it through a rag to see if I can come up with any metal particles...

p.s. Thanks for that other tip

D'oh! blame it on my "American Iron" upbringing...
-Bill

Hocrest · #36 09-30-2005, 07:39 AM

Good News!!!!!

At the bottom of the oil pan I found "Gold Dust"

I figure I can sell this dust to help pay for the new engine

... So this brass is a bearing I guess?? Time to lift the block and drop the pan? Or should I just plan on replacing the engine?

huck369 · #37 09-30-2005, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hocrest

Good News!!!!!

At the bottom of the oil pan I found "Gold Dust"

I figure I can sell this dust to help pay for the new engine

... So this brass is a bearing I guess?? Time to lift the block and drop the pan? Or should I just plan on replacing the engine?

You can probably replace the engine cheaper than repair that one....

TomsSVX · #38 09-30-2005, 10:09 AM

eeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww main bearings.... Nasty failure and very expensive to replace. I would say you found your problem

Tom

benebob · #39 09-30-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

eeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww main bearings.... Nasty failure and very expensive to replace. I would say you found your problem

Tom

And found us a good source for an engine to build. What did you ever do with that hunk you killed Tom?

TomsSVX · #40 09-30-2005, 12:00 PM

the block is still in the basement. Heads I gave to Bill at the Challenge. Still trying to find a cheaper source for main, con rod bearings pins rings etc... I would love to build the block for 9.0-1 CR for the turbo project but I need to find bearing that won't cost $1k for just con rod and mains

Tom

SVXRide · #41 09-30-2005, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by benebob

And found us a good source for a boat anchor. What did you ever do with that hunk you killed Tom?

Ben,
Fixed your post.
-Bill
p.s. now I see why you sent Dave off to Florida...you don't want him driving the Race Car!

benebob · #42 10-01-2005, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SVXRide

now I see why you sent Dave off to Florida...you don't want him driving the Race Car!

No he's scouting out for the $2006 GRM Challenge where we can still spend another $300 and still be in the sub $1000 catagory. $600 if we sell some more stuff.

SVXRide · #43 10-01-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by benebob

No he's scouting out for the $2006 GRM Challenge where we can still spend another $300 and still be in the sub $1000 catagory. $600 if we sell some more stuff.

Ben,
Really? I figured Dave was just going down to Disney World

You know, we could probably work a deal with the 275s so they show up on your "official" books in a benefical manner

-Bill

benebob · #44 10-01-2005, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SVXRide

Ben,
Really? I figured Dave was just going down to Disney World

Not really, actually a potential sponsor flew him down to talk $$$.

oab_au · #45 10-01-2005, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hocrest

Good News!!!!!

At the bottom of the oil pan I found "Gold Dust"

I figure I can sell this dust to help pay for the new engine

... So this brass is a bearing I guess?? Time to lift the block and drop the pan? Or should I just plan on replacing the engine?

Hi are you sure it is brass, check it with a magnet. The bearings in the engine an made out of whitemetal/steel, no brass used in anything that I can think of, in the crankcase.

Harvey.