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04-17-2007, 07:24 PM

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Brian - what's the latest news?

04-17-2007, 07:37 PM

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Brian - what's the latest news?

I second that!!!

I'm having exhaust issues...so let me enjoy your success for now!

04-19-2007, 06:33 PM

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Ok head hung low very upset , pin hight on pistons was wrong and compresion too high and blew head gasket and detonated it . However new pistons arived today puting it back together tonight . It still ran 90 at 5500 on rails..

04-19-2007, 08:56 PM

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Sorry to hear about it. At least your a great wrench. It will be back better than before!

04-20-2007, 02:45 PM

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Sorry to hear Brian. Man, this forum has a lot of dudes hoppin motors.

04-20-2007, 03:19 PM

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Like they said sorry to hear that , I know that kind of stuff is disheartning but I know you will get it straightend out.

04-20-2007, 03:29 PM

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Sorry to hear Brian. Man, this forum has a lot of dudes hoppin motors.

Hey Tom , is your motor next or what ?

04-20-2007, 09:11 PM

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Hey Tom , is your motor next or what ?

I hope so. Iv'e been busy with another boat as well. I'm going to take some pics and post a thread soon. By the way your shop looks exellent with the Panteras in it.

05-08-2007, 06:11 PM

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Any update?

05-09-2007, 01:13 PM

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Wow Brian that sucks!! that is why I use a .76 thick Cometic gasket and .20 in the hole in a dish piston. Check your spring pressure before you put it back together. Any questions dont hesitate to call, love to get together some day for a fun run.

Albert