Newbie w. New GN

[SuperSix]

My wife and I with "Forest" in Savannah..

[bryes]

RUN FOREST RUN!!

Is that outside the Savannah Theater?

I think my wife saw that same show with her brother while I on a trip in South Dakota last fall.

Savannah is a nice place to live. We're just here temporarily on a business trip right now, but under the right circumstances we'd consider moving here permanently.

[SuperSix]

I think it is. The Forest (Forrest?) character is just that - an actor the tourist trolley/bus lines in Savannah hired. He runs around all day, taking pictures with visitors. He was spot on, perfect voice, movements, etc. Right after that pic, he yelled "I see Lt. Dan!", and bolted off. Pretty cool.

Forest Gump Back in Savannah?

[Scoobum]

I go away for a couple of days...and all hell breaks loose. I have a full set of stock pistons mounted on 2 dot rods. I'll be more than happy to get the skirts checked for collapse...and if they're okay...which they appear to be...then I'll give ya' one for free...and ship it to ya'...for free. Don't worry about weight difference. Just get the rotating assembly balanced. As far as the cylinder is concerned...ju st get it sleeved...it's no big deal. I only went 11.5 at 121 last year on a sleeved block. Fuk I'm a nice guy.

[bryes]

If you wouldn't mind doing that Scoobum, I'd really appreciate it. I'd sure like to keep the option of not doing a full rebuild for a number of reasons. The motor supposedly has low miles, and to me everything else looks OK that I have seen so far. It's not a rececar and want to get out of this situation as easy as possible right now

[Scoobum]

No problem. I'll have the set of 'em checked Tuesday after work...and post up here about 5pm with the findings from the machine shop. I kept this set just in case I ever needed a piston for my standard/standard engine.

[$1987 GN$]

My wife and I with "Forest" in Savannah..

Hey I have that same case. hrmmm

AJ___

[Steve Wood]

If you wouldn't mind doing that Scoobum, I'd really appreciate it. I'd sure like to keep the option of not doing a full rebuild for a number of reasons. The motor supposedly has low miles, and to me everything else looks OK that I have seen so far. It's not a rececar and want to get out of this situation as easy as possible right now

You still have to pull the engine and have the bores checked, plus the crank checked, along with the rods checked to see if detonation has screwed them up on either end.  Otherwise you may be throwing good money after bad.

[Scoobum]

At the very least...here's what you're looking at:
 
1. Block degreased-main saddles checked for size-possible line hone-cam bearings installed
2. Cylinder bores checked for taper-ball honed
3. Damaged cylinder overbored-fitted for sleeve-bored and honed
4. Crank checked for straight-polished-possibly ground and polished
5. Big ends of rods checked for size

[SuperSix]

With THAT much work, why not pay a little more, get all 6 bored and forged pistons? How much is left?

[Scoobum]

Cuz he doesn't wanna spend the extra cash for new pistons and boring and honing all 6 cylinders. If the crank is okay...and the other cylinders aren't tapered...then it's the way I'd go. Did the exact same thing with the bullet that's sitting between the frame rails in my GN right now. Only thing different is I had the rotating assembly balanced.

[SuperSix]

Ok, cool.

[Steve Wood]

I love it when Brad gets down and dirty...The bullet between the frame rails....

Better check the small end to...something hammered that engine

[bryes]

Hey guys, thanks for replying.
 
 OK I think this is the plan now. I'm working on having some mics and maybe even a dial bore gauge sent down here, which should take about a week I think. Then I'll be able to check the bores and crank journal myself,  and see where we are. If they are too far out of spec, then it's a complete rebuild. But if not, then I'll try to use Scobum's piston if he hasn't thought better of it at that point
 
 So Scobum, I don't want to inconvenience you just to wind up not using your piston. If it would be better for you to hold off on sending it until we see what path we're taking, then that suits me just fine. Or, if you want to just send it to a complete stranger, I'll be sure to return it if I don't use it so it doesn't go to waste! I now know  how precious these stock pistons are!
 
 Thanks for bearing with me on this one everyone. Normally I might not be leaning so much in the direction of doing the minimum, I am in a very bad position right now because:
 
 1. I am working a glorified temporary job down here and therefore only have very limited hand tools (I don't even have a jack), live in a rental and  could be laid off at any time without warning. The quicker I can get it in one piece and running the better!
 
 2.  I haven't had the car long enough to decide what I really want to do with it. I think I want stock now, but am on the fence and find myself drooling at boost pressure. I might later on regret whatever I do now and would rather put off the decision until after I've had a chance to drive the car awhile and learn a lot more. Probably less money = less regrets right now if I choose the wrong route!



Thanks everyone!

[Steve Wood]

A stock shortblock will easily run well into the elevens..

Be sure you check the pin areas of all pistons for cracks.  Hopefully, luck will be smiling on you