I thought i'd start this thread as a possible project log but i thought i'd post it in this section until the project really takes off. This will document the teardown of a complete T3 powertrain i picked up a few months ago out of a 91 Spirit R/T that was sitting for over a decade. Not sure my end plans as of yet but planning a high hp T3 build for "something" down the road. I started to tear into it to see what was left and here's what i've found so far:
Intermediate Shaft Failure on the Gear and the Bushing is toast:
Some light rust on the bores but overall not too bad:
The really bad part... #3 Main bearing spun... the end result of the failed intermediate shaft:
Head looks reasonable so far, original core plugs and no evidence of cracking... yet...
So now trying to decide the next steps for this re-build. Not sure if this block is salvageable or not. The damage to the #3 main journal and cap is pretty bad. What are the largest oversize bearings available? Think this is salvageable?
My second option is a spare +0.020" bore 8V common block i have but that would render my sets of stock T3 pistons useless and i'd have to further modify for the T3 stuff. I guess i'll see what the machine shop says about the mains first.
Any opinions/comments welcome!
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Originally Posted by turbovanman
