Boy what a messy job. Now shes ready to go to the machine shop for a caustic bath and some machine work. I am going to have them reinstall the crank and pistons cause turning this beast over here in my little shop could be disastrous or even fatal. I'm crazy for sure but not stupid.

Over the winter I am going to restore the 8v71 and paint and chrome it out. Total rebuild back to factory specs or better. I am tired of wondering what engine to put in so I am just going to pimp out the ole two stroke and enjoy the ride.

mounting ring for bogie spring before restoration.