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Started by Hemidoug, August 10, 2008, 03:41:29 PM

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Hemidoug

August 10, 2008, 03:41:29 PM
Drove the car to the local cruise...got there just fine. Went to start the car and it wouldn't turn over. Went home, got the trailer and brought her home. Got to troubleshooting it today and found out I lost a valve seat in number 5. Tore up the head, piston and cylinder. May have to sleeve the block. Guess I'm yanking the motor AGAIN. Anyone know why A seat would come loose like that? They are MP aluminum heads. I don't think I've put 500 miles on that motor since it was done.....I'm totally disgusted right now
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

dpm68

#1
August 10, 2008, 03:44:48 PM
Geez, that will ruin one's afternoon. No idea as to why, but take a breather, and maybe someone else will clear it up a bit for ya. Good luck.

chargerman68

#2
August 10, 2008, 03:47:46 PM
if its only 500 miles on them is there a warranty still
1968 CHARGER R/T CLONELOOKING FOR ANOTHER PROJECT 69-70 CHARGER SHELL

Hemidoug

#3
August 10, 2008, 03:52:39 PM
Depends on WHO put the seats in....him or Mopar Performance...... :brickwall:
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

Brock Samson

#4
August 10, 2008, 03:57:08 PM
wow, sorry for your pain...  :P

tan top

#5
August 10, 2008, 04:00:27 PM
damn sorry to hear this Doug ...just put the motor togeather again   :brickwall:  ...    have heard of hardened seats for unleaded gas that have been put in old iron heads falling out , due to not being fitted properly !!   as-well as being a interference fit , some machine shops use some kind of adhesive also ..due to the two metals expanding & contracting at different rates . 
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suntech

#6
August 10, 2008, 04:01:28 PM
Oh crap!!! this is the Hemi, right??
Since we only live once, and all this is not just a dressed rehearsal, but the real thing............ Well, enjoy it!!!!

69_500

#7
August 10, 2008, 04:04:15 PM
Ouch man. Seems to be a rough summer for the 69 car. Have you been using the same shop to do the builds?

I guess its a chance everyone takes when they have something done that they will get a rash of bad parts, or just parts that give out in a short amount of time, but man it seems like you've had more than your fair share of them this year.

Just 6T9 CHGR

#8
August 10, 2008, 04:22:10 PM
Shit Doug!  WTF man?   Now I'M getting mad :mad:
The crap you're going through would make most men throw in the towel!  Keep your head up bud!
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

gers1968rt

#9
August 10, 2008, 05:01:29 PM
Oh, that sucks big. Feel for you man.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

Chris G.

#10
August 10, 2008, 05:08:19 PM
Quote from: Hemidoug on August 10, 2008, 03:52:39 PM
Depends on WHO put the seats in....him or Mopar Performance...... :brickwall:

Who put the seats in?

1969chargerrtse

#11
August 10, 2008, 05:23:43 PM
:shruggy:  What the heck?  You've always kept a good head on past problems, but this really sucks.  Sorry man, I don't know what to say?  :eek2:
This car was sold many years ago to somebody in Wisconsin. I now am retired and living in Florida.

Hemidoug

#12
August 10, 2008, 05:24:51 PM
Quote from: Chris G. on August 10, 2008, 05:08:19 PM
Quote from: Hemidoug on August 10, 2008, 03:52:39 PM
Depends on WHO put the seats in....him or Mopar Performance...... :brickwall:

Who put the seats in?

Right now I believe I got the shaft from Ma Mopar...I have to check the bill but I don't think he put any seats in......
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

bsakal

#13
August 10, 2008, 05:49:29 PM
that blows Doug. Good luck.
69 Charger SE - 66 Chrysler Newport 383

firefighter3931

#14
August 11, 2008, 06:51:08 AM
Geez Doug, it's hard to believe one guy could have so much bad luck  :pity:

Crap, losing 3 engines in 2 years is just downright rediculous.  :flame:

Another guy on Moparts lost a procharged BB wedge recently when a valve seat dropped out and his entire motorwas trashed.....complete loss.  :icon_smile_blackeye:




Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Hemidoug

#15
August 11, 2008, 07:21:25 AM
Thanks Ron....I don't know what I'm going to do yet. I'm still licking my wounds. I know I don't have the cash to do the motor so it looks like winter has come early for me. Right now all I want to do is cover the POS and see how much dust it can collect. I have 2 other cars that need my attention, one of which will be home from the body shop soon. Don't be supprised if you don't see the 69 for a loooong time.
71 R/T 440 6pak, 4spd Mr Norms GSD

69charger2002

#16
August 11, 2008, 07:31:41 AM
man doug that really sucks.. one of the reasons i have never gone for a monster motor or $$$ one. that is my biggest fear. i'd spend all the money and something happen. can't afford to do it again. i sure hope you don't give up on it, it's such an awesome 69.. wish you the best getting it fixed yet AGAIN
trav
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BrianShaughnessy

#17
August 11, 2008, 07:54:43 AM
Well that sucks  : :icon_smile_blackeye:    Sorry Doug.
Black Betty:  1969 Charger R/T - X9 440 six pack, TKO600 5 speed, 3.73 Dana 60.
Sinnamon:  1969 Charger R/T - T5 440, 727, 3.23 8 3/4 high school sweetheart.

KMPX2

#18
August 11, 2008, 07:55:00 AM
Some times things just happen for no real reason

bull

#19
August 11, 2008, 08:17:12 AM
Well, I hope you don't go cudaken on us and toss it all for miniature electric trains. Sorry man. That's a major bummer. :brickwall:

moparstuart

#20
August 11, 2008, 10:09:22 AM
sorry for your bad luck , I seem to have bad luck also hope yours turns around .   


   just for you bull
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RECHRGD

#21
August 11, 2008, 10:52:00 AM
GEEEZE!! Sorry to hear that Doug.    :rotz:        That's my biggest nightmare.  Bob
13.53 @ 105.32

hemi68charger

#22
August 11, 2008, 11:00:09 AM
Dude.. Doug...... Man, that sucks.................    I feel your pain....... There's nothing worse than putting hard work, effort and/or resources in a project and something happens.......
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
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69*F5*SE

#23
August 11, 2008, 11:21:41 AM
Sorry to hear about the unfortunate situation. I'm sure you'll get things back together.

71ChallengeHer

#24
August 11, 2008, 09:36:02 PM
 :pity: Doug, That sucks. Just walk away for awhile and cool down.  ;) 

The70RT

#25
August 11, 2008, 10:31:46 PM
Ouch. Yeah i bet it is getting expensive.  :flame:
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TeeWJay426

#26
August 12, 2008, 08:06:05 AM
Sorry to hear that, Doug.... sounds like you're living the cliche' 'If it wasn't for bad luck I'd have none at all.....'
74 Charger SE, 400 HP, 4-speed
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