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Junkyard Nightmare - Tech Project

The Junkyard Can Be A Great Place To Find That Missing Engine Block... Or Not.

  • Z 25 Engine
    Once the pan was removed, we ran the finger test and kept finding grunge.
  • Z 26 Engine
    Take a look at the crank; it's completely covered in broken-down oil.
  • Z 27 Engine
    When the engine looks like this you need to break it down to see what else is wrong, so the head was the next thing to be taken off.
    Z 27 Engine
    When the engine looks like this you need to break it down to see what else is wrong, so th
  • Z 28 Engine
    A pry bar will help you pull off the head without causing major damage.
  • Z 29 Engine
    After further inspection of the piston chambers, we found out that a carburetor nut had fallen into the intake and had also taken out two other pistons. We found the pieces in those chambers after they had bounced around the engine.
    Z 29 Engine
    After further inspection of the piston chambers, we found out that a carburetor nut had fa
  • Z 30 Engine
    After further inspection of the piston chambers, we found out that a carburetor nut has fallen into the intake and had also taken out two other pistons. We found the pieces in those chambers after they had bounced around the engine.
    Z 30 Engine
    After further inspection of the piston chambers, we found out that a carburetor nut has fa
  • Z 31 Engine
    Water had also settled in the chambers causing rust and freezing the pistons. They told us that the car had overheated and just needed a head job.
    Z 31 Engine
    Water had also settled in the chambers causing rust and freezing the pistons. They told us
  • Z 32 Engine
    Using a micrometer, we found out that the engine block did not have enough meat on it to be rebuilt one more time.
    Z 32 Engine
    Using a micrometer, we found out that the engine block did not have enough meat on it to b
  • Z 33 Engine
    You all know where this engine went after we tore it down and did our autopsy on it. Remember to ask questions when buying a junkyard engine or your engine might wind up as this one did, back in the scrap pile.
    Z 33 Engine
    You all know where this engine went after we tore it down and did our autopsy on it. Remem
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