[TPR] The Good, the bad and the ugly . . .

[David in Durango]

Hi kids,

Thought I would share some fun  . . . 

Opened the Cleveland yesterday.  My hope was to re-ring and check everything.  15K mile motor and time to set the valves anyway as they are making some noise (duh.)

I was told this is a 440hp motor.  It dynoed 325 rwhp @6000rpm (and not near peak).  It has always blown oil.
One plug was pretty oily when removed (#8).  #1 piston had all the ring gaps nicely lined up . . . .   #8 cylinder showed NO sign of a crosshatch pattern.

Bearings: some wear noted, definately want to replace these.  Also some sign of dirt in oil!

When I pulled the pan I noticed gasket paper and glyptol chips stuck to the oil screen, along with some pieces of metallic debris.  Not a good sign?

Anyway, pulled the crank and set it aside only to find 2 lobes of the cam shot  - now I get to buy a new cam!!!

so, that is the status of fun and games in Colorado . . . .

David
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