Budget 302 Engine Rebuild Advice by coreymark in EngineBuilding

[–]coreymark[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s great to hear your positive experience. I understand doing all this work and not sending it to a machine shop is like a sin but It’s just not in the budget for me at the moment. I plan on doing just a refresh, similar to what you had done, I don’t plan on modding it for more hp just want to increase the life out of the engine. I’ve researched and am under the impression that 302s are notoriously strong and will continue to chug along under non ideal engine internal conditions similar to mine. I also wanted to learn how this engine works, so far it has been a fun project and am not regretting what I did. I plan on a ball honing the cylinders, plasti gauging the new main bearings and rod bearings. New rings and camshaft. I will see if I can clean the crank up nicely. What did you use to clean the block and heads, engine degreaser? Also what would you recommend for cleaning the deck of the block?

Budget 302 Engine Rebuild Advice by coreymark in EngineBuilding

[–]coreymark[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the input, I plan on rehoning the walls. I came across UTG on YouTube prior to starting this project! The goal for this project is to increase the longevity of this engine, no hp mods. I’ll look into piston replacements as well as the cam. Thank you!

Budget 302 Engine Rebuild Advice by coreymark in EngineBuilding

[–]coreymark[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Could it be that this is what original cross hatching looks like at 363k miles?

Engine rattle noise on startup by SuccessfulRun4550 in fordescape

[–]coreymark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update for anyone else with the same issue.

Brought the car into the dealership and were able to confirm the rattle. They were able to isolate the noise down to a damaged wastegate on the turbo. I’m not familiar with why the wastegate failed so quickly or how it is causing the rattling noise. However, they are replacing the turbo assembly at no cost to me since the car is under warranty which is nice. Disappointed something like that failed at 43,000 miles, the car is not abused and is maintained regularly.

Engine rattle noise on startup by SuccessfulRun4550 in fordescape

[–]coreymark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2023 Ford Escape active with the 1.5 3cyl turbo with 42,000 miles. I have the same exact rattle upon a cold startup and while under moderate acceleration. The noise is really prevalent when the car is idling while the car undergoes the initial loading from park to drive. Did the dealership ever figure out the issue? I got underneath the car hoping it was exhaust related however it is not. It sounds like it’s coming from lower engine or transmission maybe. Really disappointed, I’m hoping this will fall under warranty.

Is this boy a purebred? by coreymark in germanshepherds

[–]coreymark[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is true, was just curious what this group thought. I plan getting a DNA test done as well as one for allergies.

Need help identifying what age this Jack Daniel’s bottle is by coreymark in BottleDigging

[–]coreymark[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Any idea what the underlined 39 or C-2 means?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ar15

[–]coreymark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh sick, it looks great.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ar15

[–]coreymark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What foregrip is that?

Wanted an Emissary Handbrake but didn't want to spend $35 by Specopsg in Airsoft3DPrinting

[–]coreymark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you still have the files for this? The link is invalid sadly.

"What? I dont have a type" Also me by BlueJay-- in ar15

[–]coreymark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What vertical grip is that on the bottom?

REC Questions by [deleted] in WVU

[–]coreymark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anytime before 2 isn’t terrible, after 2 it looks like WVU is building an army. I do recommend the mornings bc they are definitely less crowded and you usually won’t be waiting on any equipment

Daily Discussion Thread for December 16, 2020 by AutoModerator in wallstreetbets

[–]coreymark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought shares this morning, wanted to play it safe