ABCanuck
Coast to Coast
This is my first thread and first project. Been on this site for a while as strictly a lurker and have really appreciated the laid back, friendly community and most the vast amounts of experience and knowledge you all have. So I received a '74 xl350 this summer and consequently decided to rip it apart. It was is pretty rough shape but I enjoy a challenge! I'll get photos up here as soon as possible, just waiting to get my camera back from a buddy cuz i left it in his car. Anyways, this winter isn't going to provide much of an opportunity to work on it (finishing up school and playing ball) but I figured I would tickle your brains nevertheless. I stripped the back completely down, and ripped into the engine. As described by my friend that gave it to me, he was driving down the highway when it made a bang and then stopped working. Haha, so probably not a good sign. Once I got to the valves it was obvious that they were completely shot, and low and behold, no piston left whatsoever. Nothing! couldn't believe it. Hoping I have a picture of it. Metal shavings everywhere but nothing else so there is probably some real nice chunks in the cases. So here's my question: Is it worth simply replacing the top end, tearing and rebuilding the bottom, or should I just look for a new motor altogether to slap in there and keep the other for the odd part? I'm hours from the city (insert canadian wilderness jokes here) but the one shop i did talk to had one with good compression for 400 bucks. Any thoughts, direction, and advice would be greatly appreciated! And I will try to get pics asap
May we never forget those that have fallen and served so that we might enjoy our freedom.
May we never forget those that have fallen and served so that we might enjoy our freedom.