ramctd
AKA RamWheelsBy4
Remember we just got through stripping everything and building new motor and transmission less than three weeks ago on Michael's race truck. You may have seen some of the weekend fun pics I posted. He took the truck to the NHRDA Texas Nationals on April 10. Truck had no street miles on it just heat up time to torque and re-torque the heads,etc. Had all kinds of issues, but managed to make the finals and make the finals pass for the Pro-Street class win. However on that pass the main fuse and a few others blew knocking out all power. That meant no gauges (tach) no trans lockup or OD and Nitrous shut down. Motor in 3rd gear with no lockup, turned no telling how many RPMs. Michael did not let off as he should, he wanted the crowd to see a quality run and time. Result motor toast, trans and tc probably toast also.
Well Michael said he could use some help Saturday to get it tore down and see what it will take to get running again (Déjà vu). :doh:
Notice the picture below is the truck leaving the trophy presentation via tow strap.
Michael had the truck on the lift and started around 9:30am Saturday. Did not really have time for pictures, but I grabbed a few.
Transmission and drive shaft out first.
Fenders and wiring disconnected.
Intercooler and Radiator off.
Intake and Turbos off.
Valve covers and valve assemblies off. Ready to pull the motor.
Motor out head off, motor on stand.
All pistons and cylinders have scarring. Number 5 was melting and 3 pistons had valves kiss marks. All in all could have been worse. Bottom end looks ok. No evidence of spun rod bearing and the bearings look good.
Pistons out. They are toast.
Michael did a little honing to see if it looked like the block could be bored .020 or .040. Might be able to do with just .020 bore and new pistons. Head will be torn down an checked. Probably some valve damage at least. Hopefully the head can be decked and reused.
We called it a day around 9:30pm or so. All in all a busy and fruitful weekend day.
Well Michael said he could use some help Saturday to get it tore down and see what it will take to get running again (Déjà vu). :doh:
Notice the picture below is the truck leaving the trophy presentation via tow strap.
Michael had the truck on the lift and started around 9:30am Saturday. Did not really have time for pictures, but I grabbed a few.
Transmission and drive shaft out first.
Fenders and wiring disconnected.
Intercooler and Radiator off.
Intake and Turbos off.
Valve covers and valve assemblies off. Ready to pull the motor.
Motor out head off, motor on stand.
All pistons and cylinders have scarring. Number 5 was melting and 3 pistons had valves kiss marks. All in all could have been worse. Bottom end looks ok. No evidence of spun rod bearing and the bearings look good.
Pistons out. They are toast.
Michael did a little honing to see if it looked like the block could be bored .020 or .040. Might be able to do with just .020 bore and new pistons. Head will be torn down an checked. Probably some valve damage at least. Hopefully the head can be decked and reused.
We called it a day around 9:30pm or so. All in all a busy and fruitful weekend day.
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