BamaWildcat Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) My 2019 project of the year was getting my Nailhead removed and rebuild by the very own DualQuadDave. My block ended up being cracked and it had to be swapped, but it has been a great adventure getting my Wildcat back on the road! Don't know why the thumbnail isn't showing up, but here is the first drive: Edited December 31, 2019 by BamaWildcat (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Fun video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaWildcat Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 (edited) I was very excited to get this part of my restoration complete. Sadly, the engine is back out of the car, and I'll let the video speak for itself: Edited April 9 by BamaWildcat (see edit history) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Thanks for the video. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Was there anything visually concerning with the piston you pulled? Broken ring? etc... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaWildcat Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 (edited) 6 hours ago, Smartin said: Was there anything visually concerning with the piston you pulled? Broken ring? etc... Surprisingly, on the problem cylinder, none of the rings were broken. The mechanic did notice a wear pattern he didn't like within the cylinder wall and on the piston, almost looked like a darker steak. It's highlighted by the darker streak up and down. I wish I had a root cause right in front of me, but as soon as the mechanic saw we saw, he recommended we pause I and I call my engine builder. It was only after it became completely apparent I was now in this alone have I engaged a machine shop the next metropolitan area over, and I will have a full report after disassembly. Edited April 9 by BamaWildcat Couldn't spell today. (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Compression readings seem to be awfully high. If there was detonation it may have beat itself to death. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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