Been a while since a update.
After a lot of tinkering trying to figure out the oil pressure issue, the only thing it can be now is the crankshaft bearings. Im pretty sure the guy i bought the motor from blew smoke up my ass about the head being rebuilt also.
If you go back a bit in my build you will see where i manged to brake of a peice of the block where the clutch pivot ball screws in. Answer to the problem, bought another 200ci motor today for $120! So now i have a good block.
my plan is to swap out the good and bad parts between the two 200 motors and take them to the machine shop. Im biting the bullet and doing a rebuild. Block and head will be going to the machine shop.
I will have peace of mind that i have a sound motor after this and finally get on to the suspension and body. tired of seeing my van on stands...
After a lot of tinkering trying to figure out the oil pressure issue, the only thing it can be now is the crankshaft bearings. Im pretty sure the guy i bought the motor from blew smoke up my ass about the head being rebuilt also.
If you go back a bit in my build you will see where i manged to brake of a peice of the block where the clutch pivot ball screws in. Answer to the problem, bought another 200ci motor today for $120! So now i have a good block.
my plan is to swap out the good and bad parts between the two 200 motors and take them to the machine shop. Im biting the bullet and doing a rebuild. Block and head will be going to the machine shop.
I will have peace of mind that i have a sound motor after this and finally get on to the suspension and body. tired of seeing my van on stands...