How I Fixed #ETCGDadsTruck Engine
This is a followup to a recent video I posted about the engine in #ETCGDadsTruck, a 383 stroker, and the problems it had after it’s initial rebuild. Here’s a link to that video so you can get caught up.
What Happened to #ETCGDadsTruck Engine?: https://youtu.be/RNzrdexY_Hw
As of this posting it’s been about 2 weeks since I repaired the engine and I haven’t experienced any significant issues with the engine other than it’s running too cold, about 150ºF. I’m going to replace the thermostat with a 180ºF unit and recheck that issue in the coming weeks. Otherwise, it runs and drives great. I got my truck back!
Were you right about the issue the engine was having in the last video? If so, LMK in the comments. If not, tell me what you think I got wrong.
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Special thanks to:
Summit Racing: https://www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALFB190421
Edelbrock: https://www.edelbrock.com
Links
Compression Ratio Calculator: https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/compstaticcalc.html
My new Specs: Bore: 4.030, Stroke 3.75, Head gasket compressed .041, Deck Height 0, Piston volume +15.00cc, Head cc: 65cc
Info About Running Wider 2nd Ring Gaps: https://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/slp-wr-9902-30.pdf
My engine parts
Crankshaft: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/esp-10352375057e?cm_mmc=social-_-ETCG-_-crankshaft-2019-05
New Piston Rings: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/slp-r-19100-35?utm_source=etcg&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=heads&utm_content=2019-05
AFR Cylinder Heads: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/afr-0918?cm_mmc=social-_-ETCG-_-heads-2019-05
Head Gasket: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fel-1003?utm_source=etcg&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=heads&utm_content=2019-05
Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 EFI: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-35760?cm_mmc=social-_-ETCG-_-edlprofloefi-2019-05
Windage Tray Studs: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mil-81151/make/chevrolet?utm_source=etcg&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=heads&utm_content=2019-05
Windage Tray: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-23020?utm_source=etcg&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=heads&utm_content=2019-05
Related Videos
What Happened to #ETCGDadsTruck Engine?: https://youtu.be/RNzrdexY_Hw
Last Minute Prep and Problems #ETCGDadsTruck: https://youtu.be/u0mBrFVET5Q
#ETCGDadsTruck Build Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCepnacqRuI
Machine Shop Summary #ETCGDadsTruck Engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvVw2MKdUzc
What is Detonation and How Can It Kill Your Engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI5AmEPV4XY
383 Stroker Engine Parts #ETCGDadsTruck: https://youtu.be/sygI3OA4rfA
383 Rotating Assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_dPAptfxnY
383 Top End Assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7qowMqZXRA
Final Assembly 383: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-PNL-x1dUs&t=615s
#ETCGDadsTruck Starts For the First Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5bDArrWvnI
What Caused the Dipstick To Blow Out #ETCGDadsTruck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-6VffhVf30
What Really Happened to the #FairmontProject Engine? Eric Comes Clean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dr5PvrdAlE&t=3s
#ETCGDadsTruck Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCepnacqRuI&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1g_GML2aVq6EN-_ShJ9G2o
The #FairmontProject Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs
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1 thought on “How I Fixed #ETCGDadsTruck Engine”
Kathryn tinsandwich
March 28, 2020 at 12:10 am
Happy Eric! 🙂 🙂 🙂