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Piston rings failing, probably need rebuild, south fl
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<blockquote data-quote="03DSGMach1" data-source="post: 11844690" data-attributes="member: 48995"><p>Since your going to have to rebuild it I definitely recommend upgrading the pistons, stock ones are good but aftermarket ones are better. As for your heads, you won't know their condition until the motor is disassembled. Hypothetically, they could just need freshening or could be trashed. You could drive your car but you also run a high risk of causing further damage to what could have been a salvageable motor.</p><p></p><p>When people say shortblock that means its a block fully assembled with crank, rods, pistons, bearings, etc. I think you may have meant buying a new bare block. It could be possible to come out cheaper but IMO the price difference is negligible. Even though you believe it could be just an exhaust valve issue, it would still be wise to find out how that issue came about. Was the valve spring, retainer damaged? Could there have been any piston contact with the valve? Better to get everything looked at rather than fix the head, reinstall it and find out something else is wrong.</p><p></p><p>If your strapped for cash and need the car running, check to see if Tousley Ford still offers their powertrain program. Last I heard the OEM longblocks went for $4050 with a $2000 core. Here is the link:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/tousley-ford-full-line-ford-lincoln-mercury-ford-racing-distributors-320/486628-ford-powertrain-specials-4.html" target="_blank">http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/tousley-ford-full-line-ford-lincoln-mercury-ford-racing-distributors-320/486628-ford-powertrain-specials-4.html</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="03DSGMach1, post: 11844690, member: 48995"] Since your going to have to rebuild it I definitely recommend upgrading the pistons, stock ones are good but aftermarket ones are better. As for your heads, you won't know their condition until the motor is disassembled. Hypothetically, they could just need freshening or could be trashed. You could drive your car but you also run a high risk of causing further damage to what could have been a salvageable motor. When people say shortblock that means its a block fully assembled with crank, rods, pistons, bearings, etc. I think you may have meant buying a new bare block. It could be possible to come out cheaper but IMO the price difference is negligible. Even though you believe it could be just an exhaust valve issue, it would still be wise to find out how that issue came about. Was the valve spring, retainer damaged? Could there have been any piston contact with the valve? Better to get everything looked at rather than fix the head, reinstall it and find out something else is wrong. If your strapped for cash and need the car running, check to see if Tousley Ford still offers their powertrain program. Last I heard the OEM longblocks went for $4050 with a $2000 core. Here is the link: [url]http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/tousley-ford-full-line-ford-lincoln-mercury-ford-racing-distributors-320/486628-ford-powertrain-specials-4.html[/url] [/QUOTE]
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