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10-30-2010, 08:53 PM
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Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
My wife and I left Massachusetts a week ago in our roadster. We've been taking as many back roads as possible. Really enjoying the ride. Blue Ridge Parkway, Smokey Mountains, Ozarks, etc. About 100 miles into Oklahoma, on RT 270 the oil pressure went away and she knocked like crazy. Shut her down. Oil on the dipstick looks like metal flake. AAA towed me to McAlester, OK.
We are on our way to AZ for most of the Winter....well, we were. Trying to rent a box truck or a van and tow dolly. May have to ship my fresh rebuild that's sitting on the garage floor, to AZ. Maybe, I'll just sell it all for scrap. Man am I bummed!
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10-30-2010, 08:56 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Sorry to hear that Paul. But I'll just bet when the barners and the hambers read the post in the morning you'll have plenty of help.
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10-30-2010, 08:56 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Dont give up... Get the box truck with the dolly. Get the roadster to AZ and have the motor shipped from your place. You will be glad that you did!!! Ken
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10-30-2010, 08:57 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Oh no!!!
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10-30-2010, 08:58 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Hey man I know the feeling. I was lucky in that it was only a washer down the intake. I still remember the sick feeling when it started knocking. Hope things work out for you.
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10-30-2010, 09:18 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
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Too bad the motor put a damper on your trip, but you have to admit that the roadster still looks great even on the back of the truck! |
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10-30-2010, 09:23 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Hate to hear the news Paul. Minor setback. Don't let it ruin your trip!
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10-30-2010, 09:33 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
nooooooo.....hope you get it sorted out, Paul and it's not major.....see ya sometime when you get here....Mike
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10-30-2010, 09:34 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Paul,
When the going gets tough the tough get going....you WILL get 'er done. Charlie ny |
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10-30-2010, 09:46 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
That stinks. I sent you a PM
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10-30-2010, 09:46 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Paul; WE are about 220 miles south of you.
We plan to leave for Az. thur. Pulling an empty trailer, be glad to carry you out. Fred or sam? 214 803 5895 |
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10-30-2010, 09:53 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Now that is tough. Sure hate to hear the bad news, but hang in there, things will all work out.
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10-30-2010, 09:57 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Man that stinks. I think the aid is already coming in. Freddys35 is already offering a ride. Good luck and dont scrap it.
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10-30-2010, 10:01 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Paul - Bummer indeed!
Let me know if there's anything you need if you're coming through SLC. ~ Max
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10-31-2010, 05:05 AM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Sorry to hear of your Problems.
Life has a way of turning something BAD in to some thing GREAT. There is a country song out now" Who your Friends are". I think you will find out you have many old and some new that you have not even met yet. Who will all come and offer help. Keep us posted. Let us know if we can help afar. |
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10-31-2010, 06:44 AM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
THATS WHAT THE BUMPER STICKER SAYS XXIT HAPPENS I THINK YOU WILL BE UP TO YOUR EARS IN HELP SOON CHECK THE NSRA FELLOW PAGES IF YOUR A MEMBER HELP IS ON THE WAY I WAS ON THE SIDE OF ROAd ON I80 IN Iowa one time before cell no one ever stoped 5 hours not even a cop ran out of gas forgot to flip to outher tank. batt was doa well i new if it sat long enuff it may crank just enuff if it had gas so i got the overflow hose off the radiator to used as siefon got gas out of the full tank put 5qt in the empty one primed the carb it fired up and away we went. buy the way i was pulling a 30' traler with VT from ND/SD /NE got a new diehard next stop all was well. and we do this all for the love of old fords go FIGURE just think of the storys you get to tell after the trip is over hope all ends well let us know what happed to the flathead good luck
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10-31-2010, 07:50 AM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Hey Paul, you just spoiled my breakfast. let me know if I can do anything. Walt
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10-31-2010, 10:26 AM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Well, this morning, things are looking a little brighter. "Freddys35" called me this morning and it looks like we have a plan to get my roadster to the Phoenix area.
Thanks to all who posted with offers of help and support. Man, this internet, the fordbarn and the hamb in particular, are the best friend we have in the old car hobby. Paul
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10-31-2010, 11:27 AM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Paul, man am I sorry to read about your engine issues. That's two friends in a week, first Cecil now you....I'm afraid to go out and start the 46 now! Keep us informed as to what you finally decide to do, I know scrapping the whole mess isn't really an option you'll actually consider. LouB
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10-31-2010, 12:03 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
paul what a bummer but you will have plenty of offers from all barners ect ,you must have a lot of miles on that engine by now,all the best trev nz
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10-31-2010, 12:04 PM
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Don't be afraid to drive your car. There's no sense having one, if you don't use it. I knew the reality that something like this could happen. I brought every spare part I could think of to bring. Just couldn't fit a spare engine in the rumble seat. Where would I pack my wife's clothes?  I'll post more updates as this plan with "freddys35" comes together. Paul
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10-31-2010, 01:28 PM
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10-31-2010, 01:51 PM
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Yes and if you owned a Volks you needed one. At least that was my experience. Marv
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10-31-2010, 02:42 PM
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Re: Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
Paul, sorry to read that your flatty let you down. I just saw this and my first thought was time for a HAMB relay for your engine. But without looking over there yet I'm guessing those wheels are already in motion. Keep us posted on your progress.
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10-31-2010, 02:53 PM
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I have been talking with my AZ connections and they are working a loaner/purchse flathead. Waiting for a call back with more details. I still have a fresh engine in my garage. May need to ship it or, like you say, arrange a "hamb relay." Unbelievable response from the HAMB and fordbarn. But it's what I thought I'd get when I posted my dilima. Great guys and web sites. Paul
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10-31-2010, 03:20 PM
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I've always wanted to build like yours! Those leary of flathead durability, because of not knowing this style engine, would benefit greatly from followup from you on the cause of such failure! You've helped the likes of me with info at times in the past. Please let us know what/why when you get time. To your knowledge, how many miles were on this engine prior to this problem? TIA, Rick |
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10-31-2010, 03:31 PM
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Paul, I certainly will keep driving the Ford. I was just musing that it sure has been a tough early fall season with two road travelers having engine issues. I know you'll find a way and all will work out okay. As you can see from the responses we are all pulling for you. LouB.
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10-31-2010, 03:33 PM
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Paul, check in with Joe Abbin at Roadrunner Engineering in Albuquerque.....may have something for you to borrow/buy??....just an idea....Mike
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10-31-2010, 03:45 PM
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Thats just terrible. Call me if you need any parts. I've got a fuel pump or two I can send. What's your bearing size? You can do it all from under your roadster. Keep us posted....Dick
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10-31-2010, 04:43 PM
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Sorry to hear the bad news Paul But on the bright side you get to drive home with your new engine. Good luck keep us posted
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10-31-2010, 05:29 PM
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Mike Latus found a loaner engine for me. Bruce is picking it up this week. He's getting his garage set up for the swap. Should only take a day and a half. One day, when I do it myself, an extra half with help. See you soon. Paul PS: I don't think I can afford an Abbin engine. Plus they make too much power for my chassis. Sure would be fun to drive one, though.
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I'm good with pumps. Have a spare, too. Not sure of the bearing size. I'm going to swap out the engine with a loaner. Then get into the engine to see how bad the damage is. I'll try to post what I find. There are several folks on here, wanting to know the cause. See you at the Christmas party when we fly home. Paul
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10-31-2010, 05:57 PM
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heck, he's got a very nice '36 engine in his deuce roadster.....maybe you could swap....see ya sometime....Mike
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10-31-2010, 07:15 PM
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Paul, If you haven't found any help yet try giving Ray Marler & Chris Whittington at Shoebox Ford In Oklahoma City a call at 800-732-6029. They have everything you can ask for including rebuilt motors & they're only about 120 miles away.
I buy most of my parts there. Tell them Butchbov sent you.
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11-01-2010, 11:55 AM
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Paul, call me Ill get my car trailer and come get you, and the Mrs. I can rebuild your old engine or loan you one, Ill have to put one together.
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Thanks for the kind offer. However, within the hour, another fordbarner is coming to rescue us. Where are you located? Thanks again for offering to help. Paul
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Sorry to hear of your troubles, Paul, but it looks like things are looking up and you will be back on the road shortly one way or the other! Please keep us all posted - inquiring minds want to know what the )(*@#)(* happened!
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11-01-2010, 03:30 PM
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Im' in Moore okla. about 90 miles or so, from you, I am familiar with the area. not too far. so I believe i can find you.if you need anything in particular, such as n.o.s rods
or rebuilt rods and bearing, crankshafts etc. I should be able to fix you up , I have all of some engine parts,a few of others. a ton of bearings, a few sleeves, pistons etc. plenty of hotrod parts , blower manifodls carbs, magnetos' and ignition stuff about 45 years rebuilding engines and buying Ford parts. D.R.Estes 405-623-8419 |
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11-01-2010, 08:00 PM
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Man, tough break with your mills. I guess your lead foot is just tearing them apart. If there is anything I can do from NJ, please let me know. Best of luck and please keep 'um flat! |
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11-01-2010, 08:41 PM
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That stinks!
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11-02-2010, 09:59 PM
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UPDATE:
Fred (freddys35) Landis, drove up from Forney, TX yesterday and trailered the wounded AV8 back to his place. He and his wife insisted we stay the night with them. We had dinner there and this morning she cooked a real country breakfast for us. Then Fred drove us to the car rental place. We're in Roswell, NM after driving all day. Should arrive in Fountain Hills, AZ tomorrow afternoon. Fred is leaving for AZ on Thursday. After dropping my car off, he's going on to pickup a 33 or 34 2 dr. Fred is quite a guy! Talk about a collection of cars and trucks!! More 35/6 Ford trucks than I've ever seen in one place. 1/2 tons, panels, 1 1/2 tons, fire trucks......... What a hobby. Total stranger rescues a fellow car guy. Doesn't get any better than this.
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Hey I just saw this. What engine let go? I thought you had a fresh one in there. Definately a bummer. Good to see you have friends helping you out!
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Yes, it is good to have so many friends helping me out. Some, I've known for years and some, total strangers. I've said it before, but what a great hobby!!
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Keep the faith Paul, these things happen. You sure have had some good help from some great folks. If I ever have any trouble on the road I hope I'm somewhere near Fred (freddys35) Landis.
I came through Oklahoma one day before you had your engine problem. Otherwise, I would have stopped to help you out in some way. I didn't have a spare FH engine but I did have plenty of tools, spare FH parts, and a car trailer hooked on the back of my truck. Hope you get to do some cruising soon in AZ in that beauitful AV8.
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Yeah, if you get into trouble on the road, you can't beat a guy like "freddys35." Or, any of the other wonderful people that would do the same as Fred did.
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Yes, they are wonderful. I can't say enough good things about them and the folks over on the HAMB. All were so helpful, when I needed it. The moral support we got was just as important. Full story at the Chrishmas party. Home made backed beans are already on the calendar.
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