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deuce_roadster · 05-24-2020, 10:22 AM

I don't see how the cylinders could look that bad after 70 miles. I think you were given an engine that was not rebuilt but were charged for one that was. Maybe even a junk one to begin with. Take the pan off and see how clean it is and if there are H beam rods in it. Sorry that it appears you dealt with a crook. Sounds like the person is as bad as the one in Oregon.
If indeed there is a new 4 1/4 crank and rods etc in there I would harvest all the parts I could and start over from scratch checking the block first with a reputable builder.. All the parts even if new need to be checked since oil/water was run for lubrication so take it ALL apart. If it were me I would have to see everything in there.
Good luck, it seems you used up your bad luck.

05-24-2020, 10:22 AM	#74
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: white steam from breather and water tailpipe I don't see how the cylinders could look that bad after 70 miles. I think you were given an engine that was not rebuilt but were charged for one that was. Maybe even a junk one to begin with. Take the pan off and see how clean it is and if there are H beam rods in it. Sorry that it appears you dealt with a crook. Sounds like the person is as bad as the one in Oregon. If indeed there is a new 4 1/4 crank and rods etc in there I would harvest all the parts I could and start over from scratch checking the block first with a reputable builder.. All the parts even if new need to be checked since oil/water was run for lubrication so take it ALL apart. If it were me I would have to see everything in there. Good luck, it seems you used up your bad luck.