man, I feel so damned discouraged about my engine snaffu . I really don't know what to do about this problem. The pistons are screwed up and I dont know if the piston can be salvaged or the block. Won't know until I take the block to the machine shop. I damned sure don't want to buy new pistons. It doesn't look like I have any other options at this point. I already have a ton of money in the motor and will have to spend more I just don't know if I can continue doing this . Man, I would like to see this thing through to the end but its obvious I'm unsure of my future actions. I get all hyped up about finishing the car but then this crap happens and Its just a kick in the balls. I will have to think about what the hell I'm going to do.
too bad your not closer, i know a guy trying to get rid of all kinds of ford engine parts. he just sold a fresh 351w block with crank pistons cam assembled for $700
If ever in a fight always hit first and hard. let the a$$kicking commence Saw this posted somewhere,,,, Seems like a fair thought for life. First time you go an pull this on "The Rock" you gonna learn a lesson! You don't always win. So what do you do? Back up, regroup an educate yourself! Talk to others an talk to your machine shop, figure out what happened and go kick some butt! Money is a big issue in all you do. Most times will set you back. In any project you have to do most planning around your wallet. Guy told me once, and I believe it, $10 planning will cost you a hundred! Deep breaths, sit back, then figure out what you will do! This engine won't kick your butt, shin kicking maybe, but you'll end up conquering with the right prep! Do It! You can PS, if you walked away from "The Rock" and he didn't, all of the above was for that other guy SIR! Good Luck!
thanks guys I guess I will just sit on it for a while and let the anger subside then come up with another attack plan. I would just like to re-use my block and if I can do that then it will not be so bad.
