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396_WAYS_TO_SPIT
05-31-2003, 08:19 AM
This is what came out of the old(just rebuilt) motor. 1 rod nut came off and it died. I am thinking that the bolt backed out a little when I was using plastiguage, and when I torqued them down it wasnt all the way seated in the rod. the new motor will be done on tuesday.
396
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/239rodd1-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/239rodd2-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/239rodd3-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/239rodd4-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/239rodd5-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/239rodd6-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/239rodd7-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/239rodd8-med.jpg
slotracer
05-31-2003, 09:06 AM
hell you think thats bad check out my mess!!!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/393100-0010_IMG-med.JPG
pat(slotracer) :D
malcolm
05-31-2003, 09:18 AM
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/393100-0010_IMG-med.JPG
I think he's got 'cha there 396!
Hal
05-31-2003, 10:14 AM
The reason for the torque specs is to insure your bolts are seated , plus bolt stretch. If the nut came off you must have accidently missed your torque on that nut. The bolt may have been turned slightly and dug in before it bottomed out and then loosened up after it was running. You gotta double check everything and then check it again when you put your motors together. Been there done that. Good luck on this one 396... Hal
[ May 31, 2003, 11:16 AM: Message edited by: Hal ]
Jordy
05-31-2003, 11:17 AM
You need to find a new hobby, preferably one that is just a little cheaper for you. :D :D :D
In other news, I got a starter for the yellow boat. May just try out Saguaro next weekend and see if she still floats. :D
DUCKY
05-31-2003, 10:06 PM
OUCH!!!! jawdrop
HammerDown
06-01-2003, 02:43 AM
Kinda looks like when I broke the head of an Exhaust Valve at 3000 rpm...just twist that Rod into a U...it was ugly!
JetBoatRich
06-01-2003, 06:58 AM
That looks pretty nasty. devil sorry for your misfourtune. :(
Like your post title said, don't let this happen... That is for sure