Need a fast fix to get this Bird up and running January 23, 2011, 12:39:58 AM Well I pulled my rebuilt block out of my shed to rebuild my motor on my latest $100 Tbird purchase. Well I'm prepping the block by moving all the needed parts form the one block to the other, so That I can have it installed and running by tomorrow. I'm instaling the clutch and as Im turning the crank the put in the bolts, the crank locks after 3/4 turn. Well I taped off the top of the block with duct tape and when I pulled it back I was in F'ing shock!! The #1 and #4 piston had rust at about 1/4 of the top of cylinder wall!!Is there a possible fast fix or do I have to rebuild this mofookie!!!Pics!!!!!!!http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/piston1otherside.jpghttp://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/piston1.jpghttp://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/piston4.jpghttp://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/piston4otherside.jpgIs there something I can put in the cylinder to remove the rust? Can I just hone the top a little? Is there an abrasive pad/chenical that can fix this mess? Quote Selected
Need a fast fix to get this Bird up and running Reply #1 – January 23, 2011, 02:14:47 AM You can try starting with a Scotch Brite pad and some Marvel Mystery oil, but I'll be honest #1 don't look too awful bad but #4 looks scary Good luck Quote Selected
Need a fast fix to get this Bird up and running Reply #2 – January 23, 2011, 08:52:19 AM Try some emery cloth maybe. Quote Selected
Need a fast fix to get this Bird up and running Reply #3 – January 23, 2011, 10:48:51 AM cylinder hone. Quote Selected
Need a fast fix to get this Bird up and running Reply #4 – January 23, 2011, 10:56:06 AM You can try what ever you want but that much rust will pit the cylinders.Sorry see that happen to you.Been there done that b4 too Quote Selected
Need a fast fix to get this Bird up and running Reply #5 – January 23, 2011, 11:07:33 AM pull the pistons and hone it, then check clearance between the cylinder and piston, no magical fix to do it the right way. Quote Selected
Need a fast fix to get this Bird up and running Reply #6 – January 23, 2011, 12:08:59 PM Quote from: hcor;350601pull the pistons and hone it, then check clearance between the cylinder and piston, no magical fix to do it the right way. x2 Quote Selected
Need a fast fix to get this Bird up and running Reply #7 – January 23, 2011, 12:51:41 PM X3...only one way to do it right, but about 375 ways to cause you to have a bad engine very shortly. Sucks, but somehow partially disassembled engines draw moisture like nothin' else.. Quote Selected
Need a fast fix to get this Bird up and running Reply #8 – January 23, 2011, 03:11:13 PM Bummer. Looks too bad to go with from the pics. Quote Selected
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