Josh42 Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 I know this isnt racing related but thought I would share this with you. The complaint was severe loss of power and steam from under the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 ... but they didnt complain about the sudden knocking sound? Now that is suprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 yeah and the rod is still connected to the crank also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmbishop Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 There is a bright side. At least the rod did not come loose and stick into a $300 tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 A set of rings and some JB Weld and it will be good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttingEdgeRacing Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 A seafoam treatment and an oil change, that bad boy will purr like new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neon14 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 and some lucus heavy duty oil stabilizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMason Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Yup, every external combustion engine I've ever had has given me nothing but problems too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcellracing Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Although those are all good repairs, since I am always on a budget and they cost money, I would suggest just cut the rod off and run it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Motorsports Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Although those are all good repairs, since I am always on a budget and they cost money, I would suggest just cut the rod off and run it. Now that's funny right there......LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-ROCKET Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Rusty that would probably do the trick but I bet Al Unser's probably got a case or two of Prolong left! Get some of that and your down the road!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmodified Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 stick a spring under it and attach it to a control arm...can't hurt to have more bite in the corners, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 stick a spring under it and attach it to a control arm...can't hurt to have more bite in the corners, right? LOL ..PUTS A NEW MEANING INTO THE WORDS HOT ROD ..... WE LOST A ROD OUT ON A TRIP ..OUR SCOULT MASTER .PULLED THE PAN .DISCONECTED THE ROD .PULLED THE ROCKERS OFF THAT CYLINDER .AND AWAY WE WENT .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Although those are all good repairs, since I am always on a budget and they cost money, I would suggest just cut the rod off and run it. i have a boat engine problem but now im afraid to ask you for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Motorsports Park Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Old school...STP and a little sawdust in the engine, bars leak in the radiator and she is good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY B Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Come to think of it, Rusty, are you sure that was a sway bar you were dragging in Houston. Maybe that would account for the lack of power you are complaining about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToryC Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Looks like I was going for a similar outcome. Here's what my Toyota motor looks like after last Saturday night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 2 aspirin, a tube of super-glue, a little duct tape. Call me in the mornin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 After Terry's warm-up lap Saturday night, Junior had a really nice twisted rod cap sticking out of his oil pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToryC Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 2 aspirin, a tube of super-glue, a little duct tape. Call me in the mornin'. Don't forget the tube of JB Weld! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmbishop Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Looks that little toyota had a real bad case of sudden acceleration. Call the feds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcellracing Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Tory that looks to be very race-able, duct tape will most definitely cover that hole. Cory, bring it in, as long as your not on a budget its all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Cory, bring it in, as long as your not on a budget its all good. what does "not on a budget" mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97car Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Take it off and run on 3 cylinders then you could lighten up your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmbishop Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 what does "not on a budget" mean? Basically that if it costs too much you're eating top ramen for the next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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