Update on future build

[Scoobum]

it's not your daily driver...it can wait.

[phil_long]

I really appreciate the responses guys. I'm motivated more than ever to finish this car to honor my brother. I'll keep you all posted on the results. Thanks again

[Scoobum]

Phil...wish I was closer. I'd wrench on your car for ya' for free dude. Don't know ya' personally, but judging by your posts on here, you'rd a good lad in my books. Take your time...we'll be here when you need help.

[phil_long]

I appreciate the sentiment!! I have a great support system here from the Buick community so I’m sure we’ll get it taken care of in no time. I look forward to sharing the end result with you all.

[Steve Wood]

 

[phil_long]

Engine is coming back out.

[nocooler]

Well shit Phil - sorry to hear that!

[Steve Wood]

Another sorry to hear about that.  Hope it is a minor problem!

[Grumpy]

Rome wasn't built in a day. Shit happens to all of us. Pick away when you want. 

[phil_long]

Based on the bearing wear, it appears that one of the rods were not concentric on the bottom. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks so much for the support. Since the engine is back out I'm going to address other issues. Specifically front suspension since it needs to be done anyway.

[Steve Wood]

Did the machine shop resize the rods before you put them back in?

The springs are usually easier to change with the engine in the car if you don't have a spring compressor--in my experience, anyway

[phil_long]

The engine is out and the #5 rod is being checked. The new bearings are ordered so I'm hoping to have some sort of info by week's end. Hope all you guys are well

[Steve Wood]

I hope you have some good news, too!  glad to see you are still fighting the battle.

[phil_long]

Good morning gents!!!! I picked up my motor yesterday!! I'm glad we caught the problem early because nothing was harmed. Turns out that the bearing in #5 rod wasn't properly seated in the tang. That was the origin of the problem. The bearing has been replaced. No crank damage is evident. All the rods have been checked using Plastigauge and all of the bearings are at .0020"

I appreciate all of the assistance from you all with this, and I look forward to sending you a video of my second "first start" 

[Steve Wood]

Wow, Phil!  I think you should take a trip to the Casino and buy a PowerBall ticket!

That is great news!  Sounds like the shop needs a new bearing installer.  Glad they manned up and admitted the mistake.