Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe - Page 181

**Ryan1969Chevelle** · #**1801** 08-22-2016, 12:26 AM

Here are the pictures of the Hurst RamRod Shifter rebuild:-)

While you are at it Nick..... may as well do two shifters at the same time:-)

Ryan

junior supercar · #**1802** 08-22-2016, 02:01 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Smart.....before you put the new motor in [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan </div></div>

actually I've been trying for years to get her to drive the car with the new motor. always an excuse. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

**Ryan1969Chevelle** · #**1803** 08-22-2016, 09:31 PM

I called the engine machine shop after work for an update.

The original cylinder heads are scrap (as I already knew but wanted a second opinion)

The extra engine heads checked out good with MPI.

The extra block checked good with MPI.

The extra crank is scrap, I have to see it (so I will drop off my warranty W31 short block to hopefully donate the crank)

I will stop by this week to take scrap home and drop off, and to take pictures:-)

I am curious to see the bores measured to see if we can stay at 0.030" with honing only? This will save the cost of boring which will allow for a few unseen costs.

Ryan

**69 Post Sedan** · #**1804** 08-22-2016, 09:54 PM

Did they say why the parts were scrap.....specifically the heads?

**Ryan1969Chevelle** · #**1805** 08-23-2016, 01:14 AM

I am going after work tomorrow to inspect, and discuss.

A few of the combustion chambers are rusted badly, really deep pitting, a few ports are rusted bad, a few valves are broken off, a few studs are broken off..... Very bad set of heads, I may media blast them to make good wall art.

Ryan

PS: I got my warranty W31 from the engine stand to my car by myself:-) also packed up the flywheel for machining/balancing.

junior supercar · #**1806** 08-23-2016, 02:57 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Very bad set of heads, I may media blast them to make good wall art.

Ryan

PS: I got my warranty W31 from the engine stand to my car by myself:-) also packed up the flywheel for machining/balancing. </div></div>

very bad, thats giving them to much credit. Try evaporust instead of media blasting.

if you plan to race, might I suggest a centerforce flywheel. Your right foot will thank you.

**Ryan1969Chevelle** · #**1807** 08-23-2016, 10:01 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: junior supercar</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Very bad set of heads, I may media blast them to make good wall art.

Ryan

PS: I got my warranty W31 from the engine stand to my car by myself:-) also packed up the flywheel for machining/balancing. </div></div>

very bad, thats giving them to much credit. Try evaporust instead of media blasting.

if you plan to race, might I suggest a centerforce flywheel. Your right foot will thank you. </div></div>

I will look into the flywheel, do you know of a specific model?

Ryan

**Ryan1969Chevelle** · #**1808** 08-23-2016, 12:13 PM

Ready to go:-)

Ryan

**Ryan1969Chevelle** · #**1809** 08-24-2016, 01:40 PM

What is wrong with the "scrap" crank did not take a long time to understand:-( Wiped right out.

Al and his daughter had bought this engine used, and installed it in an attempt to resurrect the car, it probably would have ran for a while but the bearings would have soon spun and seized the rotating assy.

I hope the crank is good from the warranty short block.....

I only had a few minutes to drop off items and check out the crank and vacate the dance floor.

I did look on Summit for better quality flywheels....... I didn't have this in the budget........... more research required, possibly source a used piece and have it reworked and balanced?

Ryan

**69 Post Sedan** · #**1810** 08-24-2016, 06:01 PM

I'm running a stock 3/8" connecting rods, cast iron crank and flywheel, shifting at 7000 rpm. I will go out on a limb and say you probably won't abuse your car as hard as I do. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif[/img]

In other words.......if the motor is built/balanced correctly, you really shouldn't have an issue......but never say never as the old saying goes.

Kurt