383 Crankshaft input..UPDATE pulled bearing cap & head
Hi All,
Well I pulled my 383 out of my 70 RT/SE. Car is in for paint for the winter. Confirmed it is period correct but the VIN does not match my car. Didn't think it did. Anyway, I pulled the pan off because the oil pan gasket was leaking badly. The engine ran very strong and I wasn't planning on doing a complete overhaul or anything but I could use some input.
Figures...broke off 1 exhaust manifold stud flush ARGH!!!!
Sorry if I sound numb....this is my 1st MOPAR engine tear down and I'm no where near qualified as a mechanic or anything. I know very little basic stuff. Anyway, I pulled the pan and this is what I saw....
I wasn't at all expecting to see rust spots? And quite a bit of wear end parts of the crank? I think some of this wear is normal but I'm getting a few conflicting stories. Any thoughts based on the pics??
-Mark in frozen Maine BRRRRR!!!
Hi All,
Well I pulled my 383 out of my 70 RT/SE. Car is in for paint for the winter. Confirmed it is period correct but the VIN does not match my car. Didn't think it did. Anyway, I pulled the pan off because the oil pan gasket was leaking badly. The engine ran very strong and I wasn't planning on doing a complete overhaul or anything but I could use some input.
Figures...broke off 1 exhaust manifold stud flush ARGH!!!!
Sorry if I sound numb....this is my 1st MOPAR engine tear down and I'm no where near qualified as a mechanic or anything. I know very little basic stuff. Anyway, I pulled the pan and this is what I saw....
I wasn't at all expecting to see rust spots? And quite a bit of wear end parts of the crank? I think some of this wear is normal but I'm getting a few conflicting stories. Any thoughts based on the pics??
-Mark in frozen Maine BRRRRR!!!
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