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Author:  68barracuda [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:44 pm ]
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I Agree dont give up - installing an engine in thes cars is quite doable by a private guy with the right kit
Author:  Aggressive Ted [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:46 pm ]
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Eric,

Don't give up on it....heck I had 384,000 on mine driving it 130 miles a day and only used about a quart to in 3,000 miles. I think mine probably leaked more out than it burned. I used Valvoline Synthetic oil.
However, on my new engine I am running 0-30W Mobil One.

It probably isn't that bad if you didn't use Penzoil or Quaker State.

How many miles do you have on it?

What kind of oil did you use?

You can always get a short block or long block from Spokane and drop it in over a weekend. Lot's good Napa shops around here that rebuild engines properly. I have seen a few come out of the NAPA in Renton and they were superb! I had the 410 Machine Shop in Buckley do my maching work and I would go down and help him and did most of the work my self.

Don't give up!
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Author:  6shotvanner [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:13 pm ]
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Eric
I'm with the others here,don't give up.Man there are enough of us slanters/motorheads around the northwest someone must have a good motor ready to drop in? If you could find a good motor don't see why we couldn't have a BBQ/work weekend somewhere,Oregon folks are doing that it seems,why not us? Just a thought,besides eveytime I see your sig-photo I always hear "Adam12 see the man" 8) I love that Ply dude keep it,PM me for a pep talk.Hell I'd like it myself.
Author:  THOR [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:07 pm ]
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Do you still have the old head? If so, why not just put it back on, and save the new head for a new engine that you could build. I personally have 3 extra buildable blocks, and all of the associated hardware that I would be glad to give you if needed. I live in Salem, so its really not that far of a drive. I have never personally seen a Satellite with a Slant 6 in it, and from the pics I have seen, it is a really nice car.

Dont give up!

~THOR~
Author:  MiDi [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:47 pm ]
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i'll drive thor up (if he has time) and we can help out. my brother even has a shop in seattle we can borrow stuff from.
Author:  DusterIdiot [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:48 pm ]
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I have never personally seen a Satellite with a Slant 6 in it, and from the pics I have seen, it is a really nice car.
I have seen one other like Eric's (a 1971 Bronze 2 door)... I saw his car when I went to a SSCOA meeting in Seattle (good way to break in the Hpak for the first time)... his car is in really good shape and he's a good guy... If I had the project funds, I'd buy his Satellite....

Stick with it, man... remember the 'Reedmobile'....

-D.Idiot
Author:  Wesola78 [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:28 pm ]
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Eric, I'm with the others in that I would like to see you keep this ride. I know that sometimes in life, ya do what ya gotta do, but from what I've read, there are at least a few folks who could come and lend you a hand. I'm in Texas, so its a little far for me, but there are other members here who live closer.
Hang in there Brother!
Author:  MiDi [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:39 pm ]
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i almost sold my dart do to the massive problems with it, ceej,71dart,joshie and Duster idiot pitched in and now its awesome. if i can help i'll be up yer neck of the woods in 2 weeks.
Author:  Eric W [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Ok, Ok.....
You guys and my wife talked me into keeping it. I'll look around localy for a good engine....but I'll still have to look for somewhere to install it. Last time I swaped the engine it only took 4 hours with help. Just removed the hood, unbolted the transmission from the engine and pulled up. I'm up for a trip down to Oregon if somebody can find an engine down there for me.

The old head is junk THOR. Valves aren't supposed to be square, are they? Well, #6 exhaust is!

I threw some Rislon in it for now, we'll se how it does on the way to work tomorrow. If it at least slows down the oil burning, I'll keep it going. I still need to find a new commuter though...

Thanks for the pep talk guys! 8)
Author:  MiDi [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:51 pm ]
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hey Eric W my brother's shop is in edmonds (south seattle) if we can get ur car there we can toss him a minimal fee (just a few bucks cause he slamed and he is busy cause we will take away a lift and other hardware from him ) we can borrow a bay & tools and we can get some guys to come up ( me included ) and we can werk it out. just an offer. i'll do anything for u guys and if i can help in anyway count me in!

i'll call noel tomorrow and see whats up.

as far as the seattle area this is the best i can offer, if its after hours i can try to trade web site werk or somthing but he is gonna want a couple bux for the shop take over but hey to help get ya out to get a spot its a hella busy shop. see http://www.westcoastdieselandauto.com we can help ya there. who wants to pich in! i'm down to do what i can, but i am no expert!

road trip anyone! to help another slanter! come on oregon guys lets show washington what we got! roll call to help our friend in need! (sleeping loft above the shop) my # is 503.560.5753 as long as my bro gets a damn good sl6 post and if i can get some help lets do it!

i owe this forum a ton so i will do anything to help another guy when he needs it.

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lets get your car there and show washington that the oregon sl6 guys rock!
plus we can play with this tool box http://www.westcoastdieselandauto.com/S ... 020755.JPG

neil parker aka MiDi
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:02 am ]
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www.car-part.com shows a couple juicy options if you search on an engine for an '83 Dodge Truck D-150 and restrict the search to Washington. This would be a late (hydraulic lifter) engine, of course.
Author:  Michael [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:12 pm ]
Post subject:  count me in!
Hey Eric, I live in the Greenwood area of N. Seattle and have just finished two separate slant swaps. I would be more than happy to help with the project! I don't have a motor for you but I do have lots of tools, parts, skills and enthusiasm! Keep the faith - M
Author:  6shotvanner [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:37 pm ]
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Eric,the carparts search that Dan reminded me of(thanks SSD) shows that 83 225 at Simpsons here in Port Angeles.Now I was thinking of asking about it just for future use and since I went to school with the owner and the manager lives not to far from me hummm,I'm thinking less money.Anyway let me know ,I can be the front man and I have a BIG ole pickup,let me know 8)
Author:  Aggressive Ted [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:29 pm ]
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Eric,

When my engine went out two years ago do the collapsed oil filter, Doc mentioned that these guys in Spokane were good. I almost went this route but wanted to keep my old motor. So I rebuild it.

A 7 year warranty that these guys off is not bad though! It would sure speed up the process if you picked up one of these motors. Give them a call and explain your situation. They were super nice to me!

S & S Engine Remanufacturing
www.rebuilt-auto-engines.com (509) 325-4558

Here is a picture of the long block.
http://www.rebuilt-auto-engines.com/cgi ... 8198217.4d
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