FullaLuv wrote:
I feel so mad that I didn't break it in right and I have to do it all over again. Well this time around I will be much more careful, cuz I want to have a LUV running down the road trying to loosen my load. (BlackLuv can have something to say here) Anyhow, it's amazing how much you don't remember after being out of it for some years.
Singing Take it easy by the Eagles or is there just a funny similarity here?
FullaLuv wrote:
It sounded the best I'd ever heard it, and really had awesome response from the throttle. I didn't race it, or try to spin out, or any of that.
AH HA! So you was giving it hell when she gave up?

Just kidding
FullaLuv wrote:
I admit I was pushed for time. I didn't use any plastigage on the installation of the main bearings or rod bearings. I just put new standard-size parts on it because I was seeing the standard sizes coming off. So I think what happened was I didn't get the right size parts in, and the crank wasn't ready for the new bearings either, and some of them must have turned. I'm going to be able to look at it better when I get it out and put it on an engine stand.
This may be a major factor in what really happen the bottom end may have been warn a lot more the you expected there for you had to much clearance on everything and it started spinning bearings.
There other then just having the oil pump lubricated there is no way I entrust in better then just as already said pulling the coil wire and turning it over until you get oil pressure and lubrication to the top of the head.
I must agree at 1st I thought it may be possible for it to be the pump but I think it was more to deal with the clearance of the bottom end. Since your valve train goes unchanged they will be no need for cam break in time. Just need to let the rings seat and get some soft and steady miles on it.