OLD BLUE,85 marathon re-construction

[1989Marathon]

Originally Posted by Pitbull Joe

Hey, that's the same price as the head I would need to fix this 290 engine. I was looking for a thread that showed what all was involved in installing a clone. I remember you having to shave and drill, ect. Guess I got some searching to do.

If I had to decide between tapping a hole and swapping to a completely different motor... well, I think you know what the answer would be.

If a broken bolt is creating a roadblock for you, wait until you start swapping in a new motor.

[Pitbull Joe]

Originally Posted by 1989Marathon

If I had to decide between tapping a hole and swapping to a completely different motor... well, I think you know what the answer would be.

If a broken bolt is creating a roadblock for you, wait until you start swapping in a new motor.

No road block, just a large speed bump. I guess i'm lucky I have a few good guys on here that are quick to jump in and give me guidance and support when I hit these speed bumps.

[1989Marathon]

We all want to help you here. I'm just trying to keep things in perspective. If you WANT a different motor, that's one thing, but don't let something as minor as a broken bolt make you spend hundreds of dollars to repair. Any competent shop should be able to use a bridgeport to re-mill/drill that hole.

[Pitbull Joe]

Thanks, can you explain it a little more in my thread? I don't want to hijack John's thread.

[sassycat]

Originally Posted by Pitbull Joe

Hey, that's the same price as the head I would need to fix this 290 engine. I was looking for a thread that showed what all was involved in installing a clone. I remember you having to shave and drill, ect. Guess I got some searching to do.

i didnt have to cut the 420 shaft like i thought i would,just had to get a clutch..
in your case you would have to make a motor mount plate of sorts,and if your clutch is not for a 1 inch shaft you prob could use the 50.00 taper shaft adapter if yours is tapered..
since your sellin it id try to fix the engine in there also unless it was gonna get into hundreds of dollars,then the other way may be best

[Tonka329]

Where's Boke? You said 420! Hahaha

[sassycat]

haha,420 is everywhere,under my seat of the cart on the engine and now on both sides of the cart..will get pics later while were out in the woodz

[sassycat]

added a couple new stickers on the side

[Pitbull Joe]

That's what i'm talking about jack!

[sassycat]

one things for sure..i aint eatin them tree rat brains to be smart..if the head was on it when its cooked,,im out jack!..i dont need no more smarts tha bad,haha..