RE: Broken 392 woes

["Eppinger.Michael" <Eppinger.Michael@domain.elided>]

Roger,
I have seen complete rebuild kits, with name brand parts for the 392
improved cooling for $600.  This price includes, pistons, cam, lifters,
gasket set, timing gears, freeze plugs etc.  Check out Northern  Auto parts
warehouse.  If you can't find them let me know.  Actually there is info on
them on the Binderbulletin web page, I think under venders.

Epp
The Scout Ranch

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Roger Scow [SMTP:rscow@domain.elided]
> Sent:	Wednesday, January 06, 1999 3:48 PM
> To:	ihc-digest@domain.elided
> Cc:	crisco; roger scow; wstephensi@domain.elided
> Subject:	Broken 392 woes
> 
> Well, I got the bad news on my 392 today.  I have it at a local machine
> shop.  I had the major catastrophe in July outside of Lafayette, LA.
> 
> I threw two rods.  The machine shop boys report that while the block is
> okay, and has room for boring over if needed, the crankshaft is no good,
> and I need two new con rods.  Also one of the heads is cracked.
> 
> They quote a $2100 price tag for rebuild, with about half being the engine
> rebuild kit, which they are saying they can get for no less than $1000.
> 
> A long block was quoted at over $3000!
> 
> So, it looks like I need help and or advice.  If I can find a 392
> (Improved
> cooling) head, a crank and two rods and a kit, I may press on.  I'm not
> sure what savings I'd have.
> 
> The long block is out of the question.
> 
> A servicable 304, 345 or 392 would be nice.
> 
> I'm not quite ready to part out or dispose of the rest of the rig, yet.
> But any offers would be considered, I guess.
> 
> I know this problem isn't of general interest of the group, and any
> private
> emails would be very welcome.
> 
> Thanks a lot.
> 
> Roger Scow
> Beaufort (almost in Georgia) South Carolina
> '78 Traveler
> 
>