Why Fernando was abandoned.....

[thrashingcows]

I was taking a break from pulling the seats apart today and was hanging in the engine bay looking around when I noticed something that didn't look right.

Now when I got Fernando it's motor was missing the pistons and rods, and no oil pan. I assumed that it had spun a rod and repairs were started and then the repairs got abandoned and the car pushed out in the field.

Well I now know it was much worse then a spun bearing.....

Notice the area below the generator mount, the oil pan rail area...something is missing....

And from underneath....

Looks like #1 rod took out the lower part of the block. I wonder what they were doing to cause this.

I had hopes of rebuilding the 251 and then re-installing it one day...but I guess it's a boat anchor now. Oh well I'll keep my eyes open for a 265 then.

Edited February 8, 2011 by thrashingcows

[greg g]

Catastrophic electrical problem, rod came out and knocked generator off.

[Plymouthy Adams]

appears the spinning mass left it's orbit and headed for deep space...ouch...

[41/53dodges]

go find another crap motor and weld on the bottom of the engine back together.

in the meantime, HOLY CRAP! hate to hear the sounds that motor made in it's last moments...

[PatS....]

I have a '49 Chrysler 251 block with a head and maybe a crank if you are ever in Calgary...cost you an extra large double double though.

[thrashingcows]

I have a '49 Chrysler 251 block with a head and maybe a crank if you are ever in Calgary...cost you an extra large double double though.

I will keep your generous offer in mind.....and a trip to timmies won't hurt either.