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FordNut
09-09-2009, 05:42 PM
Not the Marauder...
Amazing.

I knew the block was busted under the carbs where the alternator attaches, I thought it was caused by the starter gear idler. It's been parked a few years for several reasons, but I finally got around to working on it (one of the last projects in the way of jumping into the '68 Mustang Fastback restomod project). I was very surprised to see the hole in the front of the block when I pulled the radiator off. I actually rode the bike home like this, it ran but it had a miss. I guess that happens when you sling a rod through the block.

I do have a replacement engine, it has just been sitting in the corner waiting for me to get around to it.

2,4shofast
09-09-2009, 07:35 PM
Ouch....that is some pretty good damage! Im suprised it made it home

FordNut
09-09-2009, 07:39 PM
The pucker factor when it let go was unbelievable. I was in the fast lane, oil went under the rear tire, went sideways at 80 or so.

2,4shofast
09-10-2009, 04:51 PM
Yea I do believe I would be going home and changing my shorts after something like that!:eek: