project RECOVERY ONE

Kyle · February 26, 2011, 10:58:05 PM

well picked up the new heads today! found me some dart iron eagles! 2.02/1.60 valves, camp cams roller tip rockers and .500 lift springs! all for $500

the guy said they had less than 10 hours worth of run time on them since they were redone

Hitman89x · February 27, 2011, 02:04:44 AM

Nice find =) im trying to locate alum. 302 heads =P

Kyle · February 27, 2011, 02:21:38 AM

Quote from: Hitman89x on February 27, 2011, 02:04:44 AM
Nice find =) im trying to locate alum. 302 heads =P

movin on to chevy motors now huh?

*hint* chevy 302...

Hitman89x · February 27, 2011, 06:23:11 AM

NO WAY! ford 302 =) goin for 350 HP

Kyle · February 27, 2011, 02:36:15 PM

Quote from: Hitman89x on February 27, 2011, 06:23:11 AM
NO WAY! ford 302 =) goin for 350 HP

thatl give it a lil more pep! hope the drivetrain keeps it all on the ground!

old school truck dude · February 27, 2011, 04:38:04 PM

You might ought to run them heads through the machine shop and have the valves and seats checked/ground. I can see in the pics that the exhaust valves are different colors, indicates possibly something going on there..

Kyle · February 27, 2011, 07:01:46 PM

Quote from: old school truck dude on February 27, 2011, 04:38:04 PM
You might ought to run them heads through the machine shop and have the valves and seats checked/ground. I can see in the pics that the exhaust valves are different colors, indicates possibly something going on there..

different colors? these were run very few hours... could that be just cuz theres very little carbon on em? the heads were literally bein pulled off the motor when i got there to pick them up

old school truck dude · February 27, 2011, 08:40:02 PM

Im concerned over the ones that have black exhaust valves. Kind of wonder why.. Also wonder why they only ran them a few hours? When you have 8 cylinders, all 8 should show uniform color, but when you have a few showin darker, it means there might be a little somethin somethin goin on there.. I like the tan ones, looks good. Opinions can differ on just exactly what "re-done" means. Could be nothin to do with the head, but definitely worth lookin into before motor is assembled just to be on the safe side.. Murphy's law.. It does sort of look like the fuel mix was good for the middle cylinders and not so good for the cylinders on the ends. Still a real good deal, great find! JMO

7d9_z28 · February 27, 2011, 10:24:06 PM

he didnt run them long cause the bottom end took a

. cant remember what exactly it was...

pistons all looked good when the heads came off too

camok10 · February 27, 2011, 11:04:48 PM

Quote from: old school truck dude on February 27, 2011, 08:40:02 PM
It does sort of look like the fuel mix was good for the middle cylinders and not so good for the cylinders on the ends.

possibly single plane intake it would get a good mix to the middle 4 but not so much to the outer 4?

Kyle · February 27, 2011, 11:17:37 PM

Quote from: 7d9_z28 on February 27, 2011, 10:24:06 PM
he didnt run them long cause the bottom end took a . cant remember what exactly it was...

pistons all looked good when the heads came off too

rod started knockin cuz the HV oil pump sucked the pan dry

Quote from: old school truck dude on February 27, 2011, 08:40:02 PM
Im concerned over the ones that have black exhaust valves. Kind of wonder why.. Also wonder why they only ran them a few hours? When you have 8 cylinders, all 8 should show uniform color, but when you have a few showin darker, it means there might be a little somethin somethin goin on there.. I like the tan ones, looks good. Opinions can differ on just exactly what "re-done" means. Could be nothin to do with the head, but definitely worth lookin into before motor is assembled just to be on the safe side.. Murphy's law.. It does sort of look like the fuel mix was good for the middle cylinders and not so good for the cylinders on the ends. Still a real good deal, great find! JMO

on the far left cylinder i had used my finger and rubbed some of the carbon off. the middle 2 were basically untouched and the far right one im pretty sure it had some coolant on it and it looks like some of the carbon was falling off too. i do kinda see what ur talking about tho... and to be clear i had REALLY poor lighting when i took the pictures

Hitman89x · February 28, 2011, 03:03:05 AM

Quote from: Kyle on February 27, 2011, 11:17:37 PM
Quote from: 7d9_z28 on February 27, 2011, 10:24:06 PM
he didnt run them long cause the bottom end took a . cant remember what exactly it was...

pistons all looked good when the heads came off too

rod started knockin cuz the HV oil pump sucked the pan dry

Quote from: old school truck dude on February 27, 2011, 08:40:02 PM
Im concerned over the ones that have black exhaust valves. Kind of wonder why.. Also wonder why they only ran them a few hours? When you have 8 cylinders, all 8 should show uniform color, but when you have a few showin darker, it means there might be a little somethin somethin goin on there.. I like the tan ones, looks good. Opinions can differ on just exactly what "re-done" means. Could be nothin to do with the head, but definitely worth lookin into before motor is assembled just to be on the safe side.. Murphy's law.. It does sort of look like the fuel mix was good for the middle cylinders and not so good for the cylinders on the ends. Still a real good deal, great find! JMO

on the far left cylinder i had used my finger and rubbed some of the carbon off. the middle 2 were basically untouched and the far right one im pretty sure it had some coolant on it and it looks like some of the carbon was falling off too. i do kinda see what ur talking about tho... and to be clear i had REALLY poor lighting when i took the pictures

I like to have all my stuff i buy checked out anyway even if it looks good.. pulled heads off my 2.9 looked good didnt see any cracks till took them in and the found one massive crack... always good to be sure =) only cost afew bucks at that..

old school truck dude · February 28, 2011, 02:12:32 PM

Yup, I pretty much question everything especially when it gets up in the hundreds of dollars

Kyle · February 28, 2011, 03:15:57 PM

Quote from: old school truck dude on February 28, 2011, 02:12:32 PM
Yup, I pretty much question everything especially when it gets up in the hundreds of dollars

hey thats not a problem with me! i appreciate ya pointin that out to me! i do appreciate any input on anything, im still learnin what all to look for

OHEARN.2012 · March 02, 2011, 04:01:53 AM

Quote from: 84Chevy on July 27, 2010, 05:48:55 PM
My question is how come you didnt upgrade to atleast 3/4??? I plan to SAS my 99 some day when money allows.I already have a 8 lug front, still need the rear and a pass. drop tcase to bolt to my 4l60e.

they make a pass side drop tcase for a 4l60e?? i have one in my 94 and gettin a pass side drop would make getting a axle easier

OHEARN.2012 · March 02, 2011, 04:09:34 AM

do you have any upclose pics of leaf spring top plates and upper shock mounts?

Kyle · March 02, 2011, 03:22:27 PM

Quote from: OHEARN.2012 on March 02, 2011, 04:01:53 AM
Quote from: 84Chevy on July 27, 2010, 05:48:55 PM
My question is how come you didnt upgrade to atleast 3/4??? I plan to SAS my 99 some day when money allows.I already have a 8 lug front, still need the rear and a pass. drop tcase to bolt to my 4l60e.
they make a pass side drop tcase for a 4l60e?? i have one in my 94 and gettin a pass side drop would make getting a axle easier

passenger drop 241 should bolt right up to it

Quote from: OHEARN.2012 on March 02, 2011, 04:09:34 AM
do you have any upclose pics of leaf spring top plates and upper shock mounts?

theres pics on here for the top plates, aint gonna get much better for those. as for upper shock mounts, which parts are u more concerned about?

Disturbed Sledneck · March 02, 2011, 03:31:31 PM

Nice build!

Kyle · March 02, 2011, 03:34:32 PM

Quote from: Disturbed Sledneck on March 02, 2011, 03:31:31 PM
Nice build!

thanks man! appreciate it!

Kyle · March 02, 2011, 06:46:58 PM

well got the front driveshaft back from D&R Driveline yesterday. got it all clearenced at the pinion yoke and flange again so its all good to go!