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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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I spun a rod bearing back at the end of April - it's been an agonizing couple of months. I pulled the engine and took it to a shop to be repaired - the damage wasn't too bad, just needed to have the crank turned, one new rod, new bearings, surfaced the heads and installed new valve guides. I had him install a Hotcam as long as it was apart. I got the engine back on Friday and installed it over the weekend, just in time to take the Mrs. to the Dairy Queen tonight. Here's a few pics:

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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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Looking good.. pics..
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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Great pics!!!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL SIGHT! impressive from any view!
well done.

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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Great looking engine compartment!!!!!
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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Wow....looks nice.
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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Thanks, guys! Glad to be done with that - man, I am sore this morning!
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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Your engine looks good.

Enjoy

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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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Outstanding Brad!!!
Looks Mighty Fine!
Congrats on a job well done!!
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