The 1st engine was bored, crank turned, head job, & t50 trans front bearing modified and engine had some vibration. Lasted over a year
The second engine was kept intact, only changed rings, bearings, freeze plugs & gaskets and had some but less vibration. Lasted about 6 months.
The motor mount was moved to the front of the engines and a plate bolting to all the lower bolts was added on the second engine.
Also I used the same intake with the water channel blocked off on both engines.
Could a slight unbalanced drivetrain and 70+ highway speeds at 3500rpm or the moved motor mount cause blocks to crack ?
I don't see any cracked blocks posted. I read where the 2tc/3tc engines were indestructible workhorses. I think I killed 2 horses.
3tc cracked blocks
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Re: 3tc cracked blocks
WOW! Was this a race engine? Anyone else have cracked blocks?
Mine is a stock daily driver. The 1st engine had a hairline crack by the starter leaking water outside.
The 2nd engine has a hairline crack leaking water into the oil pan.
Mine is a stock daily driver. The 1st engine had a hairline crack by the starter leaking water outside.
The 2nd engine has a hairline crack leaking water into the oil pan.
Re: 3tc cracked blocks
Race engine turbo from user Richie he swapped to 2Rz now
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Re: 3tc cracked blocks
I have bored them out and had cylinder walls crack but wow. Never saw anything like that!!
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