Burken Boys’ and Girl’s Journey

[Tonyrodz]

Well…we got the intake manifold out and from what I’m seeing, I’m pretty sure it was a bad intake gasket.

Going to start cleaning it up and putting it back together. If it’s more than a bad gasket, going to have to have some different conversations with Joseph on how far we dig into this thing.

It is pretty nasty in there. That’s for sure, but it’s a 25 yr old motor.View attachment 361294View attachment 361295View attachment 361296

I've def seen worse. Hopefully that's all it is. Is there a lot of sludge in the valley? Glad to see Joseph elbow deep in there--although I'm not surprised.

 

[iamdub]

Well…we got the intake manifold out and from what I’m seeing, I’m pretty sure it was a bad intake gasket.

Going to start cleaning it up and putting it back together. If it’s more than a bad gasket, going to have to have some different conversations with Joseph on how far we dig into this thing.

It is pretty nasty in there. That’s for sure, but it’s a 25 yr old motor.View attachment 361294View attachment 361295View attachment 361296

It's your posts like this that make me question my manhood. It's 45° out and I'm hiding inside like a little bítch. Well done, Joseph, Wade and Julie!

 

[wjburken]

I've def seen worse. Hopefully that's all it is. Is there a lot of sludge in the valley? Glad to see Joseph elbow deep in there--although I'm not surprised.

You might say there is some sludge.

 

[wjburken]

It's your posts like this that make me question my manhood. It's 45° out and I'm hiding inside like a little bítch. Well done, Joseph, Wade and Julie!

Ha!

It got up to 26° here today. Sitting at 18° now.

 

[George B]

You might say there is some sludge.View attachment 361299View attachment 361300

Just a little. Going to rinse it down with the drain plug out or try to scrape it up?

 

[George B]

Ha!

It got up to 26° here today. Sitting at 18° now.

Wasn’t too bad of a day. Steel toes still got cold tho.

 

[iamdub]

Ha!

It got up to 26° here today. Sitting at 18° now.

Supposed to get down to 23° here in the wee morning hours. I have some MREs, canned goods and water jugs on standby. I also have the propane burner out in case I need to cook a polar bear.

 

[wjburken]

Wasn’t too bad of a day. Steel toes still got cold tho.

Yep! About ready to swap the steel toes for boots.

 

[Fless]

Need this. View attachment 361234
Traxion 3-100 Foldable Topside Automotive Engine Creeper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QGXSOD...t_i_PFRF7RQPE6WF20AKYX4R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Not for a one-time job when I have a board and padding!

 

[89Suburban]

Hell yeah, get out there and DO IT! Nice job son!!!!


Reminds of of when I had to replace the heads on my '89 Burby.

You weren't alone. I was out there today closing up my fuel pump job and replacing the interior. mid to upper 20's. Just got done as sunset hit.

 

[wjburken]

Supposed to get down to 23° here in the wee morning hours. I have some MREs, canned goods and water jugs on standby. I also have the propane burner out in case I need to cook a polar bear.

Maybe @pwtr02ss will come and keep you warm.

 

[Fless]

Well…we got the intake manifold out and from what I’m seeing, I’m pretty sure it was a bad intake gasket.

Going to start cleaning it up and putting it back together. If it’s more than a bad gasket, going to have to have some different conversations with Joseph on how far we dig into this thing.

It is pretty nasty in there. That’s for sure, but it’s a 25 yr old motor.View attachment 361294View attachment 361295View attachment 361296

When I saw the first pic I thought Joseph was huggin' the engine, showing us how much he loves it. Then I saw the ratchet.

 

[iamdub]

Maybe @pwtr02ss will come and keep you warm.

Pass! I need a bit more insulation than that. I'm down with the thiccness for more than just the curves.

 

[89Suburban]

Pass! I need a bit more insulation than that. I'm down with the thiccness for more than just the curves.

I'm thicc!

 

[iamdub]

I'm thicc!

BTW, update your happenings with your fuel pump fiasco. I'd like to see what your solution was to buttoning it all up, like if you made a removable access cover, etc.

 

[89Suburban]

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BTW, update your happenings with your fuel pump fiasco. I'd like to see what your solution was to buttoning it all up, like if you made a removable access cover, etc.

I didn't take any pics, I was freezing my ass off and trying to get it wrapped up. I'll post in the other thread.

 

[Tonyrodz]

You might say there is some sludge.View attachment 361299View attachment 361300

Again, I've seen way worse then that. I'd say that isn't bad for a 25 year old motor with unknown maintenance history.

 

[Tonyv__]

Need this. View attachment 361234
Traxion 3-100 Foldable Topside Automotive Engine Creeper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QGXSOD...t_i_PFRF7RQPE6WF20AKYX4R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Even these help a ton on trucks. I bought 3 one year on Black Friday. They were like $20. Normally 80ish.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Even these help a ton on trucks. I bought 3 one year on Black Friday. They were like $20. Normally 80ish. View attachment 361305

I've been wanting to get one of those for awhile now. $20 is a steal!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Even these help a ton on trucks. I bought 3 one year on Black Friday. They were like $20. Normally 80ish. View attachment 361305

Do they go on sale a lot?