The Official Hot Rod Thread

[RustyHornet]

The issue of warr. is a false narrative. You pay for it. It is factored in to the cost.
Then collecting on it is again, a waste of valuable time. Are they paying you to pull the engine. That aint free.

We do not know yet. We are taking major precautions so they do not try to blame us for this...

 

[thunderchicken]

The issue of warr. is a false narrative. You pay for it. It is factored in to the cost.
Then collecting on it is again, a waste of valuable time. Are they paying you to pull the engine. That aint free.

I have installed numerous Ford reman crate engines. I have had a few that had issues, one wouldn't build oil pressure when priming the pump. Had others that had bearing failures, even had one that kicked a rod out of the block. Every one of them were sent to the Ford dealer for 100% warranty parts and labor. It's aggravating when it happens,and unfortunately it does. A friend bought a race engine once from a well known engine ahop here in Indy and on first start up had low oil pressure. Took it out and found the pick up was cracked. I think the issue here is where did the crate engine come from and will the warranty cover the labor? Sometimes they won't cover labor unless it is replaced by an authorized shop. Good luck

 

[thunderchicken]

We told him numerous times not to do it... He was adamant about it... Wanted the warranty. Well he gets it and the car is down for most of the summer now..

If it was bought from a Ford dealer it shouldn't be down very long. In my experience Ford is usually pretty quick about getting it replaced.

 

[thunderchicken]

In all honesty I have had more trouble with engines that have been built by independent engine/machine shops. It's always a roll of the dice. But I will say the guy we use now is top notch, stands behind everything he builds.

 

[RustyHornet]

It was ordered through Summit. "We" actually are a Ford dealer as well. They want the engine exactly how it was dropped in the car with the exception of the carb, dizzy and a couple other things. Who knows how long it's gonna take. We had not planned for this so it is not on the schedule, shop is full with other customers wanting their cars back...

 

[RustyHornet]

In all honesty I have had more trouble with engines that have been built by independent engine/machine shops. It's always a roll of the dice. But I will say the guy we use now is top notch, stands behind everything he builds.

This is #3 crate engine I've been around that's not been right. First was a Jasper olds 455 that had a rear main seal installed backwards. Second was my uncles 383 Chevy, that had oil consumption issues, now this. I don't trust anyone. The only person I trust is the man I work with.

 

[churchmouse]

This is #3 crate engine I've been around that's not been right. First was a Jasper olds 455 that had a rear main seal installed backwards. Second was my uncles 383 Chevy, that had oil consumption issues, now this. I don't trust anyone. The only person I trust is the man I work with.

The only person I trust is me.

 

[RustyHornet]

The only person I trust is me.

I don't even trust me...

 

[thunderchicken]

Understood, there are some fantastic engine builders out there but, it can be a roll of the dice especially when you don't know who is doing the work. I have screwed together plenty of engines but I know my limitations and when you find that one builder some of what you pay for is the experience and help down the road

 

[churchmouse]

Understood, there are some fantastic engine builders out there but, it can be a roll of the dice especially when you don't know who is doing the work. I have screwed together plenty of engines but I know my limitations and when you find that one builder some of what you pay for is the experience and help down the road

Parts will fail. No one has "X"-ray vision nor are we Clairvoyant.
I built up a small block for a good friend. He dropped it in his car and life stopped him working on it. 2 years later it was sold to pay some medical bills. Another year goes by and I get a knock on my door. I have no idea who the guy is but he is all pissed off that the engine in his car spun a rod bearing and I built it so I was responsible. "Really"
The guy was a serious douche so he was run off. Later my buddy calls me and says he looked at the engine. It was obvious the douche had been messing with it and ran it out of oil. He said it looked like the filter had been leaking.
Well, damn thing ran for over a year.

 

[RustyHornet]

Seems like a good deal.

https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/6081550366.html

 

[RustyHornet]

Cool.

https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/6088552805.html

 

[RustyHornet]

Here you go, CP. Virgin for you!!! Time to sell some guns.

https://terrehaute.craigslist.org/cto/6082268555.html

 

[RustyHornet]

Hell I'd buy that as a cool daily summer driver. I already have a set of factory buckets and console for it.

 

[RustyHornet]

I smell scam, but it's badass.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/6084090026.html

 

[churchmouse]

Cool.

https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/6088552805.html

That is a deal. The monti is not a deal.

 

[churchmouse]

Here you go, CP. Virgin for you!!! Time to sell some guns.

https://terrehaute.craigslist.org/cto/6082268555.html

Sweet

 

[churchmouse]

The stroker is on the stand.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

This looks solid

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/6087672544.html

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Now that is tempting

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/6088536851.html