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Guys, thanks for the assists and encouragement. Something you got to know, I actually get as much enjoyment out of working on cars as I do driving the boss. So, except for the financial down side, this ain't so bad.
I will be out of the house for the next month or so. When I come home, I'll do a dry compression test, wet compression test, inspect the plugs and scope the cylinders. If the block is toast, which I doubt, I'll go the aluminator route. If I have broken rings, I'll make the call of the aluminator or rebuild the original block....just bigger, stronger and of course faster.
When you add up the cost of HD Pistons, rings and oil pump the aluminator looks good. I could also then save the original boss block and rebuild to original specs.
Regardless, I'll look under her skirt and see what I see. Yes, I will peak and tell. More to follow.
Just stay away from MMR if you are in bad shape and have to go down the rebuild route. Aluminator short block from any good Ford retailer is highly recommended. Hopefully nothing serious.
Buying a Scope to look at the cylinders.
Strange thing is she runs great, no noise, smooth as before. I wonder if I did not lift a head and blow a gasket?? Water temp at 240. No limp mode.
Regardless, she will be looked after and made stronger. Unfortunately, The Mustang Roundup is not looking like a possibility this year.
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