I found more pics of the first girl if anyone cares. There are several in that photobucket.
http://s196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/bardonna/?action=view¤t=ktd08-1.jpg&newest=1
Later, David
Thanks MMG440. The cylinder walls are perfect, I can't find a scratch on them. I can get a new piston for $65 so I will go ahead and replace that along with the rings. It's the head I am most concerned about because they are quite pricey. I wish I had more cash right now. There are several low...
Pics of the carnage
Well I expected the worst and that's what I got. The screw was lodged in the head. Do you guys think this head can be saved?
another angle
The evil screw
Later, David
Zarcero you could just go ahead and sell that exercise equipment on craigslist and then use the money to take her out or buy her something nice. It's a win win. You might even get an extra dose of that good VJJ you mentioned.
I have never bought torsion springs personally, but I did use this guys write up to rewind mine after a door "accident". Anyways scroll down about 3/4 of the page and you will see a big list of suppliers he has compiled.
http://truetex.com/garage.htm
Later, David
Great job Phartman. Looks real nice. I hope you are kidding about the hernia. I had hernia surgery when I was 21 and I can honestly say the recovery period was the most miserable experience in my life.
It's all down hill from here. I have to buy some proper bolts to hang it on the engine stand, then I will get her torn down. As luck would have it I start my new job tomorrow so I will be burning the midnight oil on this beast.
Later, David
p.s. I know it's June. I'll change my calendar after...
Well I finally located the correct key to remove the security lugs from the car. I just have to pull the axles and drop the engine and transaxle. I should have the engine on the stand and opened up tonight. I will post pics of the carnage. Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.
I can not...