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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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02/26/25 02:21 AM
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grout-scout
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 I like the color. Let me go ahead and break you in, because it’s coming eventually. For those that get butt hurt easily, it’s just a joke. My boats a slug as well. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-35324-261038-img_1634.png)
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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02/26/25 05:24 AM
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machinist
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I have built hundreds from a 40hp VW to a 1000hp big block Chevy. If you know you know
I fish on the edge and stay out of the middle
99 BassCat Jag w/225 Merc Optimax Retired TXU Outage Manager
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: grandbassslayer]
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02/26/25 01:21 PM
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Not quite. Maybe if it’s almost outta fuel and the livewells are empty. lol. What it does do well is fish. And it rides very smoothly. Eats rough water.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: machinist]
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02/26/25 01:23 PM
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I have built hundreds from a 40hp VW to a 1000hp big block Chevy. If you know you know Never worked on a VW. Don’t care if I ever do. They do look super simple. Motor Monday turned into Brake system Tuesday and the customer returning almost everything that connected to the serpentine belt. He should have all the new stuff today.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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02/26/25 03:26 PM
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avid_basser
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We're not worthy!!!! I think I need a smoke break after seeing this rig porn.
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: avid_basser]
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02/26/25 03:27 PM
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We're not worthy!!!! I think I need a smoke break after seeing this rig porn. It looks just like yours. Haha
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: machinist]
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02/26/25 03:28 PM
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avid_basser
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I have built hundreds from a 40hp VW to a 1000hp big block Chevy. If you know you know I read this and laughed...the most humbled I've ever been was working on a VW engine. They seem "simple" but man they can make you swear like a sailor.
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: avid_basser]
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02/26/25 03:45 PM
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I have built hundreds from a 40hp VW to a 1000hp big block Chevy. If you know you know I read this and laughed...the most humbled I've ever been was working on a VW engine. They seem "simple" but man they can make you swear like a sailor. I worked for VW for 10 years back in the 60’s and 70’s. We had a run of bad cases(blocks) in 68 and 69 I was building 1 a day for nearly 2 years. Pull the engine tear it down replace the block, put it back together and back in the car the same day.
I fish on the edge and stay out of the middle
99 BassCat Jag w/225 Merc Optimax Retired TXU Outage Manager
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: TexDawg]
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02/26/25 03:57 PM
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Much respect to anyone who knows how to build engines, always fascinating to me. I’ve watched several build shows and videos on the subject. The way all that stuff is made/milled to such tight tolerances is really cool. Same. Also love watching NNKH. Sweet boat! Still in my 2004 521VX.
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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02/27/25 04:23 PM
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Got all the extra parts requires for the motor. March serpentine belt system and power steering pump, water pump, A/C compressor, high output alternator, and all the sensors and coil pack mounts. Also decided to do the Holley oil pan for extra clearance in the car. Upon flipping over the motor and removing the factory oil pan, I found a “situation”. A busted bolt was laying in the bottom of the oil pan. Remember…this is a zero mile, brand new motor direct from GMPerformance. Haha. Not good. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-93588-261173-img_2858.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-93588-261174-img_2859.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-93588-261175-img_2860.jpeg) I think I need to call GMPerformance and give them the serial number to this motor for documentation ….as a minimum.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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02/27/25 04:29 PM
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nfhbass
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Interesting, that looks like the oil drain plug I found on one of my cars the last time I paid to have an oil change. Haha.
Question, does this impala have gold spoke Dayton wheels?
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: grandbassslayer]
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02/27/25 05:36 PM
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nfhbass
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It was built on a Friday…😆  this looks more like a Monday job
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Re: Motor build Monday’s.
[Re: nfhbass]
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02/27/25 05:51 PM
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Interesting, that looks like the oil drain plug I found on one of my cars the last time I paid to have an oil change. Haha.
Question, does this impala have gold spoke Dayton wheels? Haha. It is all original. The motor was junk, so he wants a brand new LS. So it’s more of a factory style upgrade.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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